by Kari-Ann Ryan | Aug 10, 2020 | Long Distance Move, Moving
You might be disheartened after hiring your moving company only to find there are restrictions on moving specific items. The restrictions are not there because your movers just don’t move these items. There are laws, ordinances, or increased risk with restricted...
by Kari-Ann Ryan | Aug 4, 2020 | COVID-19, Long Distance Move
Coronavirus-era catchphrases, such “social distancing” and “the new normal,” say a lot about how things have felt not-so-normal in recent months. But life goes on—even during a crisis. As a National Van Lines interstate-moving agent, Mid-West Moving & Storage is...
by Kari-Ann Ryan | Jul 25, 2020 | Moving, Storage
If you’re in between homes or if you’re downsizing, you don’t have room in your new place for all your stuff. But you will need your belongings in the future, so you don’t want to give them away or sell them. In that case, your best option is...
by Kari-Ann Ryan | Jul 10, 2020 | Government Move, Moving
Government moves require more precision and expertise than other kinds of moves. Not only do you need to move fragile equipment, but you also need to protect sensitive documents and records. Follow these tips to ensure your government move is secure and successful. 1....
by Kari-Ann Ryan | Jul 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Moving
Relocation is a physical activity that’s high-contact and hands-on. Even during the COVID-19 era, interstate moving professionals will have to transport belongings by lifting furniture and handling belongings. Bottom line: A driver and his crew will come in contact...
by Kari-Ann Ryan | Jul 5, 2020 | Moving, Residential Move
Moving to a new home can be exciting, especially if you move somewhere that is very different from where you currently live. It can also be stressful moving to a new environment that you are not used to. One of the biggest changes you can make in your living...
by Kari-Ann Ryan | Jul 1, 2020 | Moving
If you’re moving soon, you worry about how you’ll get everything done in time. But you also worry about how you’ll adjust to a new place where you know no one. In this day and age where people frequently move in and out, you can’t assume your...
by Kari-Ann Ryan | Jun 24, 2020 | Government Move
The pandemic has caused major changes in our lives that are now a new normal. If you didn’t find sanitizing items and masks in most households and businesses before, you will now. At the peak of the pandemic, fear entered our minds and these items were in extremely...
by Kari-Ann Ryan | Jun 22, 2020 | Apartment Move, Local Move, Long Distance Move
Leases expire. Old renters move out, and new tenants move in. The cycle continues, even amidst the coronavirus pandemic. While hunting for an apartment has its unique set of challenges due to the COVID-19 health crisis, finding new digs is possible. Here are a few...
by Kari-Ann Ryan | Jun 19, 2020 | Local Move, Long Distance Move, Moving
When it comes to choosing the ideal place to live, the suburbs often come up as a popular option. But is it the right choice for everyone? With more people considering suburban life due to increasing urban costs, it’s essential to weigh the pros and cons before making...
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