Archive for the ‘Packing’ Category

The Law Doesn’t Allow Us to Move Hazardous Items

“Unmovable” usually means inflexible. At All Around Moving & Storage, we’ve adapted the term to cover things we just can’t transport. Legally speaking, our hands are tied when it comes to putting certain belongings inside our big rigs and embarking on interstate moves. When you review the following items, you’ll probably see these restrictions make […] Read More

Rely on Our Job Relo Know-how

A proposed job promotion sounds terrific, but there’s a catch: Accepting your employer’s offer means moving cross country. You’ll want to ensure from the get-go this transfer truly benefits you and your family. Never relocated a significant distance for a job? Get on the right foot moving forward by knowing what an employer relocation package […] Read More

DIY Moves: Bargain or Boondoggle?

“DIY” culture is everywhere, so you probably memorized long ago what those three letters signify. But just because your favorite TV home-décor-show host constantly uses the abbreviation doesn’t mean it should be applied universally. Take tires, for instance. Adding air? That’s a DIY-er. Rotating and balancing? Go pro. Painting a playroom? You got this. Spreading […] Read More

Millennials Aim for Move-friendly Lifestyle

Clutching possessions for posterity? You can ease your grip. Here’s the reality: Millennials typically see their parents’ prized items as a ginourmous pain in the posterior. It comes down to values and taste. People born between 1980 and 2000 operate under a much different point of reference concerning ownership vs. the generations preceding them. The seemingly […] Read More

Don’t Let Destructive Moths Mess Up Your Michigan Move

Escaping a laboratory roughly 150 years ago, they first feasted on New England’s forests before blazing a trail of destruction westward and southward. Their hunger apparently knows no bounds. Sounds like an eco-disaster movie poster, doesn’t it? Well, this story is the real deal and, instead of coming to a theater near you, this menace […] Read More

56 Days to a Better Move

Moving doesn’t just happen. It’s a process. Since All Around Moving & Storage employs a time-proven pattern for transporting your belongings, we feel qualified to recommend steps you can take toward a smooth move. We call the Ann Arbor, Michigan, area home (Detroit isn’t too far away, either), but wherever you are now (and whatever […] Read More

3 Tips for Collecting Cheap Moving Supplies

Cheap Moving Supplies As you prepare for a safe and effective move, you’ll need to find a moving company that can guarantee a professional and inexpensive service. At All Around Moving & Storage, we pride ourselves on matching affordability with excellent quality and provide a range of cheap moving supplies ideal for packing your belongings. We are […] Read More

Tips for Moving Shoes and Keeping Them Protected

Moving Shoes and Protected Them If you keep your shoes organized by material and color and neatly arranged in your closet, then simply throwing them into a box when you move isn’t an option. In order to avoid crushing, damaging, or losing your shoes, follow a few simple tips from All Around Moving and Storage […] Read More

When Is the Best Time to Move?

Best Time to Move Most renters and owners are looking for ways to make moving less stressful and less costly. They stress over issues such as how to handle the move while overlooking one very important consideration: when to move. At All Around Moving & Storage, we know that many people don’t control when they move. […] Read More

Add a Quality Moving Company to Your Packing Checklist

Quality Moving Company Hiring a company to handle your move can get rid of the stress and hassle of moving from one place to another. In order for your move to be as stress-free and seamless as possible, at All Around Moving & Storage, we recommend that anyone planning an upcoming move should add finding […] Read More