It’s no secret that summer is the most popular time of the year to move – about 70% of all moves take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day. And for good reason – the weather is nice, all homes look better in the summer, and summer days are long enough for a jam-packed moving …
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7 Summer Moving Tips From Inside the Industry
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7 Tips for a Seamless Spring Move
Planning to move to a new home this spring? While springtime is certainly one of the best times of the year to move, we know that moving is almost always stressful no matter the timing. From packing and planning to cleaning and decluttering, the process is never as simple as you think. Thankfully, we’re here …
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How Much Is It to Move to Another State? A Cost Breakdown
Moving out of the state is an exciting prospect. On the other side of the transition, all sorts of new things await you. There’s a new town to explore, new people to meet, and new places to play, eat, and relax when you move out of state. Before you can enjoy it, though, you’ve got …
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Packing a Move Day Bag for Kids and Pets
Moving with kids? Just like packing a Move Day bag for yourself, you’ll also need the bags for your kids and pets. The kids’ bag (or pack one separately for each child) could include: Their toiletries Medications Diapers Wipes A first-aid kit Clothing (including pajamas) Favorite toys Stuffed animals Extra bags for dirty diapers and …
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The Move Day Bag: Why You Need It and What to Pack
Whether you’re moving far or staying nearby, we recommend packing a ‘Move Day’ bag with all your essentials. This will help you stay organized and will help relieve moving day stress! Read on to find out what a ‘Move Day’ bag is, why you need one, and what you should pack inside. What is a …
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How to Manage Moving Stress in December
Moving is exciting, but it can also be stressful. In fact, a survey of 2,000 people found that moving is the most stressful life event – even more so than divorce or a breakup. And for good reason – even if you don’t identify as a homebody, having a place to relax at the end …
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How Long in Advance Should I Contact a Moving Company?
Moving is a complex undertaking, so it’s naturally stressful. A priority to help minimize the stress of moving is to schedule movers well enough in advance. But how far in advance should you schedule a moving company? That depends on the season, how far you’re moving, and whether you’re relocating your residence or business. These …
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Gallo: More Than Just Moving & Storage
By now, you know that Gallo Moving and Storage provides industry-leading moving services. We service commercial and residential customers and are highly involved in our local community, often partnering with local nonprofits and community causes to give back. Did you know, though, that we’re so much more than just movers? In this post, we’ll look at a …
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On to Bigger and Better Things: 5 Signs it’s Time to Upsize Your House
For most of us, there’s a natural progression when it comes to our homes. First, we buy a starter home – something that’s small, manageable, and perfect for a single person or couple. As the family grows and life gets busier, though, most people choose to sell the starter home and scale up into something …
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