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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

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...

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

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...

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