Category: Moving Tips

Your boxes are packed, the trucks are ready to be loaded — and you’re feeling apprehensive about moving out of the country for the first time. Those feelings are totally normal! While moving abroad can be a huge change for you and your family, one of the best ways to ease your nerves is by […]

When you’re getting ready to move, packing can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, your home goes from your favorite spot to kick back and relax to a sea of endless boxes and packing paper.  While packing and organizing is a key part of a successful move, there are quite a few other things that you need to consider […]

You’ve invested hundreds or even thousands of dollars in your flat screen television. For smaller flat screens, follow these packing tips to ensure that your TV arrives safely. We recommend professional crating for larger televisions. When Possible, Use the Original Box The original box was designed to protect your TV. If you don’t have the original, […]

Customers often ask for tips on how to keep costs down during a local move. The cost for local moves depends on the number of trucks and movers involved and the hours required for the move. As a result, two of the easiest ways to save money are to perform some of the work yourself […]

Moving is complicated, and obtaining an accurate moving quote is the first step in a great moving experience. At Herlihy Mayflower, we do everything we can to accurately estimate the costs of moves so that there are no surprises. Please keep in mind that the information you share with movers is the key to estimating […]

Peak moving season is here! According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 17 million households move annually. Just under half move during the late spring and summer months – May through September – making this the busiest season for moving companies. Many families with children want to move while their kids are out of school and […]

Congratulations! You’re about to enter one of the happiest – yet potentially most stressful – times in your life. Marriage brings more than just two people together – it’s also a merger of belongings. Whether you are moving in together before or after the wedding, some advance planning, proper packing and organization can make the […]

As the Baby Boom generation retires, the US population aged 65 and over will jump nearly 80 percent. By 2030, seniors will account for 20 percent of the total US population. A move may be in your future as you age. Many seniors retire to distant communities, often downsizing to smaller homes. Some retire to senior […]

The goal of any move is to make sure that your furniture and other belongings arrive at your new home in the same condition as when they left your old home. To meet that goal, certain pieces of furniture may need to be taken apart. Most large, solid pieces of furniture can be moved intact. […]

Moving takes time, and packing usually takes longer than you think it will. To avoid a frenzy of last-minute packing, you should start at least six weeks before you move. You’ll probably want to declutter by selling, donating or discarding items you no longer need to reduce the size of your move. You can do […]