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Whether you’re a senior citizen ready to downsize to a smaller home or helping to move your elderly parents into a new house, there are several steps to take to help make the move as smooth as possible. Moving can be difficult for anyone of any age, which is why it’s important to be prepared with these 10 essential senior moving tips. 1. Create a Moving Process Checklist Before you

Slater Transfer & Storage has helped our customers in Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico with enough out-of-state moves to understand that the actual moving trip is half the battle. There’s another level of preparation for an out-of-state move that takes place, even before you pack your first box. Ask yourself about these things to help get you on the right track for your out-of-state move. 1. What’s your budget? It’s

Moving abroad is a thrilling opportunity that will broaden your horizons and provide you with countless experiences. But one aspect of an international move can dampen your spirits: preparing to move. No matter how many times you’ve moved in the past, getting everything ready to move to another country can be intimidating. Fortunately, our international movers have experience in helping dozens of people just like you successfully relocate to a

Sometimes the decision of a big move might happen overnight, and maybe you’re moving within a week or less of making that decision. That doesn’t give you much time to get everything in order, pack, and tell friends and family the news. It can be an extremely stressful time, especially if you’re worrying about where to start with such little time to prepare. But it can get done, especially if

Moving is a very stressful time. There are so many things that need to be taken care of: packing, paying bills, canceling subscriptions—it can be a lot. Stress can cause you to get aggravated or frustrated, making haphazard decisions. The best way to avoid or mitigate that stress is to have a concrete checklist and plan for what you need to do each day as the day of the move

When moving your home and your life to a new location, there are a million and one things to remember. Do you have enough boxes and plastic totes? Will your delicate items be protected on the journey? Have you called the movers to assist in getting everything into the truck? And then you remember: “I need to schedule a moving truck!” This single crucial detail can derail your entire moving

Whether it’s across the country or down the street, organizing and decluttering what you take with you is an excellent way to take the pressure off of a big move. The best decluttering process happens over a long period, preferably more than 30 days before your moving date. This gives you plenty of time to pack the things you do want versus wasting time debating on what you don’t want

When planning a long-distance move, there are two things you need to do: plan everything out to the minutest detail and be prepared for everything to go wrong. You should always have a contingency plan for moving. Make a long-distance move to a new state simpler and hassle-free by following these tips about packing, working with a professional moving company, and moving in general. General Preparation for Moving Long Distance

Enjoying the great outdoors isn’t something you need to put off until warmer weather. If you have recreational equipment like skis, kayaks, boats, and snowboards, you have the gear you need to turn any time of the year into an awesome adventure! Of course, the last thing you want to see is your equipment gathering dust and deteriorating in storage between seasons. Taking proactive steps to protect your recreational gear

Christmas is a wonderful time of year to gather family members around the tree and enjoy time together! Decorating for the season is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, especially if decorating is a family tradition. Could you imagine, though, if you went to collect your decorations just to discover that a box had fallen from a tall shelf? Christmas ornaments, lights, and delicate creches can smash