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Good packing is essential to a stress-free move. As you prepare for your move, trust the Columbus, Ohio professionals at Herlihy Moving & Storage to guide you every step of the way, starting with these moving tips. Get Organized Before you start, it’s a good idea to gather everything you’ll need, including: Sturdy boxes of […]

Data company Niche has released its “2017 Best Places to Live in America” ranking, and two central Ohio communities have reasons to celebrate! Dublin, a Columbus suburb that sprawls across parts of Franklin, Union and Delaware Counties, came in at number six on the list. Taking its name from Ireland’s capital, Dublin is the site […]

Good packing is essential for a stress-free move. Watch this video and follow Mayflower’s proven techniques for packing your family room items safely and securely. Before you start, it’s a good idea to gather everything you’ll need, including: Sturdy boxes of various sizes with flaps that can be completely closed Packing paper Paper pads Tissue […]

China, glassware and other breakables from your dining room require careful handling when packing and moving. Follow the packing tips below to ensure these items arrive safely at your new home. Before you start, it’s good idea to gather everything you’ll need: Sturdy boxes of various sizes with flaps that can be completely closed. Packing […]

Through our affiliations with Mayflower Transit and UniGroup Relocation, Herlihy Moving & Storage has the trained moving professionals, equipment and connections to handle relocations anywhere across the U.S. and around the globe. Most recently, we handled an employee relocation from Ostrander, OH to Wausau, Wisconsin for a national leader in natural cheese packaging. Ostrander is […]

For most people, moving to a new home ranks among life’s most stressful events. The process can be even harder on pets, which often aren’t big fans of change. But careful planning can reduce or avoid relocation problems for your pet. Consider the following tips for moving with pets to help your pets experience a […]

As one of Ohio’s oldest moving companies, Herlihy Moving & Storage has extensive experience in handling employee relocations. Having worked with employees all levels – from new hires to top executives – we know that a stress-free relocation equals a happy transferee. Through our affiliations with Mayflower Transit and UniGroup Relocation, we have the experience, […]

Did you know that nail polish and hairspray are hazardous substances? So are common household cleaners, including ammonia and liquid chlorine bleach. Even aerosol air fresheners can pose a threat during transportation. By law, Herlihy Moving & Storage cannot move materials that are flammable, corrosive, poisonous or explosive. These items also cannot be stored in […]

Central Ohio is booming! With 1,264,518 residents in 2016, Franklin County is now the largest in the State of Ohio, according to the latest US Census data. The City of Columbus remains the state’s largest city, with over 850,000 people. Since 2011, Franklin County has grown at an average rate of almost 17,000 people per […]

We can’t think of anything worse than arriving at your new home with boxes of spoiled food or dead plants. That’s why Herlihy Moving & Storage will not transport perishable food and plants on long-distance moves. For long-distance moves, you should not pack: Food without Adequate Preservation Frozen Food Open or Half-used Foods Plants Produce […]