Category: Moving Tips

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 […]

Moving an office or industrial building can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive – but you don’t have to go it alone. To help you get started, the office relocation experts at Herlihy Mayflower have put together several tips for managing business moves. Begin planning today. Time is of the essence when relocating an office or industrial […]

Columbus, Ohio ranked number four last month on Realtor.com’s list of the nation’s hottest housing markets. The ranking is based on how many hits each home listing gets as well as how quickly homes are selling. Central Ohio increased 12 percent in April versus March. Homes spent just over a month (33 days) on the […]

Driving to a new home isn’t always an option for long-distance moves – especially if your family owns more than one car. You may find it easier and more convenient to ship your vehicles. If you’d like to consider shipping your vehicle but don’t know where to begin, call on the moving experts at Herlihy […]

Moving is one of the most difficult things most people ever do. Although no move is easy, choosing a reputable moving company is the best way to lessen the stress and worry of a local or long-distance move. Keep in mind that if you hire a mover based solely on the lowest price, you may […]

Cold, snow and ice can make moving even more of a challenge, as many of our customers have discovered this year. Here are a few safety tips we have developed after successfully moving thousands of families during Ohio winters since 1920. Get an Early Start. Winter daylight hours are limited, so use them wisely. Keep […]