Posts by Liz Starkey

A family packing for a short-term move

How to Prepare for a Short-Term Move

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So you are planning a short-term move in or around the Dallas-Fort Worth area? If so, then you probably have a lot of questions about your move. Today we are going to learn some helpful tips that can make your move go much smoother. Find Out What Is Included Before you start packing for your short-term move, you should find out what will be included with your new rental. Many short-term rentals will come with everything you need for daily…
College Student Moving

How to Help Your Child Move to College

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Moving day can often be hectic, but it can also be an emotional one for college age children whore leaving home for the first time. Parents want to show their support, but their feelings of sadness with show no matter how hard they try not to. Although this is a difficult time for parents and children, it can also be a time of elation and celebration. If you have given your child the tools that they need to survive on…
Freight vs Movers

Moving Company vs Freight Shipping

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It is important to know the types of assistance a moving company or a freight service can offer. If you’re trying to decide between a freight shipping option and a moving company, there are some things you should keep in mind to help you make the choice. Moving Companies The thing about moving companies is that they tend to be better if you’re doing a larger move. The most common people who use these companies are those who want to…
Woman Packing Boxes before the Argyle movers arrive

How to Properly Pack Your Boxes

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Moving can be a big job. A person has to go through all of their belongings and pack everything up. Many people do not know how to properly pack for their move. Below, our expert movers have put together some tips on how to effectively pack your moving boxes and protect your belongings. Group Items Together If you have items that are of similar size and similar weights they can be packed together. This will help evenly distribute the weight…
Happy couple taking a break during a move

Ways To Limit Stress When Moving

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There are many reasons to move, whether you’re moving across the country for a new job, upgrading to a house from an apartment, or moving office locations, it can all be very stressful. While you may be excited about the move, you also face a huge obstacle of getting all of your belongings into heavy boxes to be lugged around. Great White Moving knows how crazy moving can be, so here are a few things you can do to destress…
Moving with a baby

How to Move with an Infant

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There are so many different elements to consider when you are moving, and this is especially true when you are moving with small children or infants. With so many moving parts, you have to be proactive in making sure your biggest priority, your family, is taken care of. This can be difficult because of the chaos that moving can cause, so in order to minimize your stress, we have compiled some tips on how to make moving with an infant…
Moving in the Winter

How to Prepare for a Winter Move

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Moving during the wintertime does not necessarily mean it has to be a bigger chore than if you were moving in the midst of the summer. Before stress starts to set in while moving in the colder winter months, be sure to remind yourself of a few tips to help you and your family move with ease. Some helpful ways to move your belongings in the wintertime are checking into the forecast, wrapping fragile items in extra packaging, and dressing…
Man driving towing truck

Tips for Driving a Large Moving Truck

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If you make the decision not to hire a professional moving company to transport your belongings, you will likely be tasked with driving a moving truck yourself. While the smaller u-hauls aren’t much different than driving a large pick up truck, the larger ones require a few shifts in your driving habits. If you are not familiar with driving large vehicles or towing a trailer, it is important to prepare yourself before getting on the road in order to keep…
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Must Have Packing Materials

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When it comes to moving, buying the right materials is crucial, but since the packing process is often nearly last on your moving to-do list, it can be easy to skimp out on what to buy. Not to mention, it can be so frustrating to start packing and then realize you forgot to buy something you needed, causing you to stop what you are doing and head back to the store. Consider this your go-to list of “must haves” for…
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What to do When it Rains on Moving Day

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So, you have checked everything off of your moving checklist right down to picking up your moving vehicle. You got accepted to the new school or new job, secured your new home, successfully packed all of your belongings using our organizational methods for moving, and now it is moving day, go-time, where the rubber meets the road! But, with all the excitement, you failed to check the weather or maybe a storm develops out of nowhere. If this happens and…