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February 15, 2023

How To Pack Up A Kitchen For Moving

Anyone who has ever moved to a new home can tell you that packing up your kitchen is the most time consuming, and most difficult, room in your entire house. There are so many different items in your kitchen - from heavy pots and pans to delicate glassware, the assortment of tiny spice jars to a pantry full of food - it’s easy to see how it can feel overwhelming. Luckily, with a bit of planning, you can have your...

March 14, 2018

What to Look for in a Moving Company

Between all of the one-way streets, the struggle to find a parking spot and the lack of elevators in most buildings, tackling a move in the city of Chicago without professional help can be a daunting process. We always aim to be one of the best moving companies in Chicago, and we want to prove to you that we are the best fit for the job. Experience Whether you're moving in the suburbs or the city, moving a business or...

August 3, 2016

8 Week Moving Timeline

So you’re about 8 weeks out before you need to move with a full to-do list of everything you need to take care of. Where to begin? How do you organize yourself to make sure you get everything done? Our 8 Week Moving Timeline will help put in perspective which tasks need to happen when and help you get organized. 8 Weeks Get Organized One of the main keys to a successful move is staying organized. Sounds easier said then...

May 20, 2016

Our Guide to An Amazing Housewarming Party

Finally! You just bought your new house, you've settled in, painted the walls, placed your furniture and added those personal touches to make it your home. It looks great! Now it's time to invite your close friends and family to your new home for your housewarming party. Although a housewarming party sounds so exciting, after all that work, you may feel overwhelmed at the idea of taking on one more project. Our guide to an amazing housewarming party will help take...

January 25, 2016

Five Essential Things To Do When You First Move In

Congratulations! You made it to your new home with the help of the right movers (ahem...Aaron Bros. of course! Click here for your free estimate) and your own mixture of hard-work and patience. But before you get ready to pop open a bottle of celebratory champagne, here are a few tasks we recommend you do right after your move: Inspect your belongings You might be tired from the activities of the day, but one of the first things we recommend...

September 29, 2015

How to Pack a Truck Rental

If you are in the process of relocating but opt not to hire professional movers, you may be looking to utilize a truck rental. Luckily, 3 of our 4 self-storage facilities (Hyde Park, South Shore, and Auburn/Gresham), offer truck rentals in addition to our secured self-storage. Now, packing a truck may seem pretty straight-forward, but there are insider tips to help maximize your loading capability and cut down on travel time (i.e. cost!) Once all of your items are properly...

September 21, 2015

Your Comprehensive Guide to Moving

Moving is ranked as one of the most stressful things a person will go through and it's no wonder with multiple things required to know and do before your big "move day." To help ease the burden of moving, professional moving companies are required by law to provide you, the shipper, with information regarding your rights and responsibilities during a move. This information is set forth by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to ensure that both the shipper...

September 14, 2015

Understanding Your Bill of Lading

The one essential piece of moving paperwork that is crucial to your move with Aaron Bros. Moving System, Inc., or any moving company for that matter, is your Bill of Lading. But what exactly is a Bill of Lading? A Bill of Lading is defined as "a document issued by a carrier that lists goods being shipped and specifies the terms of their transport." ("Lading" is a verb that means "to load cargo.") A Bill of Lading serves as the...

April 16, 2015

Your “Move Out” Cleaning Checklist!

Moving season is upon us! There’s so much to think about when you’re moving: getting keys to your new home, packing, scheduling movers, submitting change of address to the post office…the list continues. One thing you definitely do not want to forget is cleaning up your old home! Here at Aaron Bros. Moving System, Inc., we have made it a little easier for you. Print out this page for a "move out" cleaning checklist to help get you started on...

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