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April 2, 2015

11 Tips For Planning Your Move

Planning Your Move When most people think about moving, they immediately feel stressed out and exhausted. The best way to prepare for a move is to PLAN. Plan ahead. Allow enough time for each step and try to stay organized throughout the process. Here are 11 tips to plan a stress-free move: 1. First things first, determine your desired move date. 2. Shop for movers: give as much detail as possible in regards to the amount of items that need to be moved for an...

October 14, 2014

Fun Tips For Moving With Young Children

As a Chicago business for 45 years, Aaron Bros. Moving System, Inc. has relocated our fair share of families. One unfortunate thing that comes with moving is stress which affects even our littlest of customers, the young child of the family. For many children, moving can uproot their whole world and be very overwhelming. They are leaving their comfort zone and only memories of home, school and friends. Here are a number of fun tips to help ease the stress...

July 29, 2014

5 Move In Organization Tips

Organization Tips: Our Top 5 Favorite Tips for When You Just Move In One of the best times to organize your home (and essentially your life) is when you move into a new home. It’s a fresh slate so why not start out on the right foot?!?! There are so many different ways to organize your kitchen, bedroom, closet, family room – the options are endless. We've listed some of our favorite home organization tips to get you started. Kitchen...

September 18, 2013

Your “Moving-In” Checklist when Relocating

Your moving day has finally arrived and amid all the excitement of relocating to your new home, you may find you are missing a lot of "stuff" to get you started. These items may have been tossed, misplaced, or altogether forgotten about during the stress of packing and making your final moving arrangements. Aaron Bros. Moving System, Inc. has compiled a checklist of "moving-in" essentials that will help you get started in your new space, whether in the kitchen, bathroom,...

September 11, 2013

Advanced Packing

In our last post, Aaron Bros. Moving System, Inc. discussed the basic "dos and don'ts" of packing on our "Packing 101" list. Now that you have the basic guidelines for general packing, labeling, what not to pack, and Aaron Bros.' acceptance of packed goods, we can move onto newsprint cushioning and packing specific items. Welcome to "Advanced Packing!" Newsprint Packing Material The most important aspect of packing is good wrapping and cushioning material. You should avoid using newspaper as your...

August 28, 2013

New Home Safety Checklist

Buying a new home is an exciting adventure for the whole family and Aaron Bros. Moving System, Inc. wants it to be a safe adventure too. That is why it is necessary to inspect your new home before you move in. We have compiled a condensed list of items worth looking for as you prepare for Aaron Bros. to move you on your big day. Smoke Detectors Make sure to check all the fire alarms in your new home and...

August 26, 2013

10 Tips For Moving Into Your College Dorm

It's the end of August and if you are a young adult, chances are you are about to embark on the adventure known as college. Congratulations! This is a momentous life event and the first step to your true adulthood and independence. And although this is an extremely exciting time in your life, it can also be nerve-wrecking when it comes time to move into your dorm. There are many unknown variables such as your roommate(s), floor-mates, how big the...

August 14, 2013

Who To Notify When It’s Time To Move

Changing your address before your big moving day can sometimes be as daunting as packing up all of the items in your home. Compiling a list of the individuals and companies that require this new information beforehand can help you stay organized and de-stressed as you prepare for your relocation. The Post Office--Notify the post office of your change of address by completing the "change of address" form either in person or online. Customize the date of change to a...

August 9, 2013

Should You Tip Your Movers?

Tipping etiquette may be confusing to some people when it comes to appreciating moving services. We know to tip restaurant servers, cab drivers, hairdressers, etc. but why tip a mover and how much is acceptable? Aaron Bros. would like to utilize this blog post to discuss what is acceptable and appreciated when it comes time to thank your Moving Crew for a "job well done!" To begin, our Moving Crews at Aaron Bros. Moving System, Inc. are strictly instructed not to solicit tips. This...

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