• Downsizing in later years is a significant transition, often filled with both emotional and logistical challenges. The home you've cherished holds a lifetime of memories and objects, making them difficult to part with. However, with thoughtful planning, it's possible to preserve those memories while embracing a more manageable living space. This guide offers strategies [...]

  • The last thing most people want to do after moving is to dive right back into the stack of boxes--some of which you just packed the day before--and go through the whole process in reverse. Some moving tips can actually work against you here. If you had luggage, essential toiletries and electronics, and some food [...]

  • Once you've decided to hire professional movers and packers, it may be tempting to consider your job done. After all, you're paying them to handle the hassle and stress, while you can go to the pool or hang out on the lawn watching them work. It can be even worse to try to do their [...]

  • a href="https://gerbertransfer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/packing-car.jpg">Whether you're a young student going off to school, you're on your way to your first job, or you are going to drive your car cross country while someone else drives your moving truck, you'll need to pack your car as well as you can. Moving in your car isn't like most road trips, [...]

  • When deciding what to move and what to leave behind, usually the items that we most want to keep are also the ones that can be the most vulnerable to damage in transit. The most delicate belongings also tend to be the ones with more sentimental value, or that are more expensive and difficult to [...]

  • No matter how careful and meticulous you might be, everyone misses a step now and then. This can be a major hassle when you're already stressing over your move. Fortunately, you can try to reduce the number of mistakes you make by learning from what other people have messed up in the past. Here are [...]

  • Nothing is a bigger part of moving than the cardboard box. Small boxes for knick-knacks, large boxes for electronics or disassembled furniture, and all the varieties in-between, the box is a vital tool for anyone moving. But once the move is over, what do you do with that pile of boxes? Here are some ideas, [...]

  • In the debate about whether to use a professional mover or go it alone, one of the things to consider is that the pros have an almost-magical ability to pack quickly, efficiently, and get the most out of the space available in the truck. It's surprising how much they can load into a single truck, [...]

  • It's one of the first pieces of advice to someone planning a move: declutter your home and get rid of excess stuff. But that can be easier said than done. You don't have to be an inveterate packrat to feel attached to your belongings and intimidated by the need to lighten the load. Reducing clutters [...]

  • No matter how much you try to plan in advance, sometimes you just don't have that luxury. Maybe this is because your job, military deployment, or school is sending you to a new location. Whatever the reason, you don't have the eight weeks or more that most movers recommend to plan and pack, and need [...]