Relocating a Private Plane

March 27, 2018

Moving long distance requires a lot of planning and if one of your belongings includes a small aircraft then you have even more to think about. No need to let the pressure get to you, there are aviation experts called “Ferry Pilots” that provide aircraft relocation services. A qualified ferry pilot service will review the airplane’s maintenance log books, plan and share the ideal route and have your treasured aircraft flown by an experienced pilot to its new home airport. However, selecting a ferry pilot is a delicate matter. No need to reach for oxygen, a smooth landing is still on your flight plan. Simply ask the following questions to qualify a ferry pilot for your move to ensure they will care for your plane as if it was their own: 1. What type of aircraft do you ferry? Qualified … Continued

Business Minded is Kindness Minded

March 27, 2018

My father, who also was an entrepreneur, told me if you build your business focused on being of service to people, the sky is the limit. Don’t think about sales. Think about solving people’s problems. My partner and I follow his words of wisdom and have built our company NorthStar Moving on the principles of kindness. We make it our mission to go beyond lifting boxes, to lifting up those in need.

Spring-Cleaning Hacks That Will Last All Season

March 23, 2018

So, it’s that time of year again when we get down on our hands and knees to scrub our home top to bottom. Sponge? Check. Eco-friendly cleaning solutions? Check. Rubber gloves? Check. Ready, set, clean. You step back to admire your hard work only to realize your home doesn’t look any different after hours of scouring.Avoid the spring-cleaning blues. Put the duster down and actually make a visual difference to your home. Remember that feeling when you just moved in? It’s like a new car smell. Everything had its place, décor was new and you had just what you needed. Find that home again! It’s simply a change of mindset, look beyond the mop to the tasks that will actually transform your home for the entire season. Follow these spring-cleaning hacks to a cleaner, brighter home:Out With the Poinsettias: Replace houseplants with … Continued

Behind The Scenes: Moving Hollywood

March 19, 2018

Have you ever wondered how “The Bachelor” moves into the mansion each season, or if the home your favorite movie is set-in is just a set? These magnificent houses are often not sets, but are private homes the production company rents from the homeowner for filming.As you can imagine, there are a lot of moving pieces to transform someone’s home into a movie set. Detail management is key. It takes a specialized synchronization of activities. First, the homeowner’s belongings are packed up and moved out. Then, the location managers take over, setting up the home for the movie; music video; or reality or scripted TV show. After the director calls it’s a wrap, the set furniture and props are wrapped up, protected and moved out. The homeowner’s belongings are moved back in, unpacking and setting up their furniture and knick-knacks … Continued

KidSwim Community Spotlight: NorthStar Moving

March 6, 2018

“Few things are full of both joy and anxiety. Moving into a home with a pool when you have small children is one of them.” – kidSwim, Founder Lisa Cook. NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, and kidSwim recently announced a new partnership to bring child swimming lessons to your new home or local pool after relocating. Founded in 1994, NorthStar Moving® has redefined the moving industry as the first to offer eco-luxury moving services, elevating basic moving and storage services to a new unparalleled level of customer service, customized care and environmental consciousness. Honored with more awards for service than any other moving company, their mission is to exceed their clients’ expectations. Through our new partnership with NorthStar Moving, we hope to alleviate the anxiety portion and fill it with more joy. At kidSwim, we create a safe environment poolside, teaching our pint-sized clients proper … Continued

The Finer Details of Yacht Transportation

February 28, 2018

Navigating yacht relocation can be as foggy as the high seas. Selecting a respected transport company and identifying the ideal method to transport your prized boat or yacht may leave you at loose ends. But, don’t let the wind get knocked out of your sails, with the proper professional advice, moving your yacht will be smooth sailing.Qualified yacht transport companies such as Ocean Transport relocate any size and type of boat or yacht anywhere around the world. Clients’ vessels are safeguarded throughout the whole moving process. From insurance and custom clearance, to shrink wrapping and divers, the experts organize everything from pick up to delivery. They specialize in every transportation method including the uber-luxury float-on/float-off method, where a yacht seamlessly floats onto a shipping vessel. These are all services to look for when hiring a transport specialist.To ensure your prized yacht or … Continued

NorthStar Moving Announces Partnership with KidSwim

February 27, 2018

Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today a new partnership with KidSwim to bring child swimming lessons to your new home or local pool after relocating. The new partnership ensures that NorthStar Moving’s clients find a qualified swim instructor in their new neighborhood, teaching kids water-safety skills and to love the water.“Few things are full of both joy and anxiety. Moving into a home with a pool when you have small children is one of them,” said KidSwim Founder Lisa Cook. “Through our new partnership with NorthStar Moving we hope to alleviate the anxiety portion and fill it with more joy. At KidSwim we create a safe environment poolside, teaching our pint sized clients proper safety techniques within a positive learning experience. All designed to put the parent’s greatest fears … Continued

Move to Temporary Housing Seamlessly in Five Steps

February 16, 2018

Oh my, as if moving once wasn’t bad enough. You need to do it twice? Construction not complete? Haven’t quite found your dream house? Old house sold and new one not ready yet? Okay, let’s make this as easy as possible for you. First, don’t think of it as the same thing as the “Big Move” this is a different process. Here are some steps to help you through your transition without having to feel like a vagabond. All it takes are these five simple steps. You will be happy and organized in your temporary home. Here’s your new mindset for the temporary home: move only what you would take to a hotel for an extended stay, plus basic furniture and daily household items. The rest of your belongings for the big move: can go into storage (or are donated to charity). You … Continued

Moving Day: Five Simple Ways to Reduce Waste & Save Green

February 12, 2018

The start of a new year brings the same old resolutions: get organized, get in shape and eat healthier. What if we all look beyond ourselves and add find new ways to be kinder to Mother Earth to our list? The impact would be pretty fantastic, a re-energized movement to preserve our one and only beautiful earth.One simple way to fulfill that resolution is to be eco-conscious on moving day. Moving is one of the most wasteful times in a household. We finally get around to cleaning out those over stuffed closets, basements and garages. It’s the time we toss out those old clothes, electronics, magazines, bikes, etc. On top of the major weeding out of our belongings, we use tons of boxes and packing materials; and create piles and piles of waste that contribute to our landfills. Let’s just face … Continued

People That Move Us – Mohamed Bzeek

January 31, 2018

With the start of a new year come the usual resolutions, get organized, get in shape, eat healthier, but what if this year the goal was to be more compassionate? If there is more happiness in giving than receiving, then wouldn’t the key to a happier 2018 be more acts of kindness and generosity? We don’t have to go far to find inspiration, here in Southern California we have found countless women and men making a difference in our community, and one in particular inspires us to be more compassionate: Mohamed Bzeek. For nearly 30 years, Bzeek has been a foster parent for terminally ill children. Opening his home and his heart to one terminally ill child at a time, Bzeek devotes his life to making them know they are cared for and loved.Like many of the other children he has cared … Continued

Moving a Luxury Vehicle

January 30, 2018

Whether your luxury car is: a collectible, for weekends up the coast, for a more entertaining ride, or an all electric commute; you probably aren’t going to want to place that baby on a flat bed when you’re moving long distance. Exotic and collector cars are delicate requiring white glove service when transported to ensure they are secure and protected from the elements of the road.From video monitored storage to detailing, it is vital to select a vehicle transport company that specializes in luxury automobiles and will attend to your prized car or car collection like a member of the family. To identify a provider of luxury car transportation, look at their experience, equipment and tailored offerings. Top automobile transport providers such as Century Specialized Towing & Transport provide the proper equipment designed specifically to transport exotic cars and have relationships with luxury auto … Continued

4 Useful Ways to Reuse Holiday Wrapping & Clutter

January 3, 2018

Hanukkah and Christmas bring joy, giving, feasts, time with family, oh and a lot of trash! Many of you know the scene: corners of the house filled with boxes, empty wrapping paper tubes sticking out of your trash barrel, decorative paper adding an extra layer to your floors and miles of ribbon. But before you begin the task of clearing the house of all holiday remnants and packing up the décor, you can actually put the festive trash to good use. Much of your holiday trash is actually a treasure when it comes organizing things and stowing away your holiday décor safely! Follow these four simple tips to reuse holiday past, clear the clutter, and be kind to Mother Earth as we enter a new year!

People That Move Us – The Founder of Khloe Kares

December 20, 2017

In the season where most kids are thinking about what they will be getting as gifts, Khloe Thompson is giving to others. At the young age of 10, Khloe has already dedicated the last two years to serving her community by distributing her homemade “kare bags” filled with essential toiletries to homeless women as part of her Khloe Kares Project. Since she began this project, her mission has been to make the world a better place by showing all of her neighbors, especially those in difficult situations, that they are loved. This simple but powerful endeavor has inspired many around her and has earned her recognition as a GoFundme Kid Hero. However, Khloe believes the most valuable reward she can receive is a warm hug from the women who she helps.Together with the help of her grandmother, Khloe designs, sews, and … Continued

Space-saving Ideas for Manufactured Homes

December 18, 2017

While manufactured homes do have sizable floor plans with lots of storage, you may need to explore space-saving options. Whether you have a single- or double-wide manufactured home, the first thing to know is that a clean, organized home is much more spacious than a cluttered, unorganized one. Plenty of storage solutions can help with this. “Clear storage boxes can be a lifesaver in a small space and they come in cool colored tints,” says Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving, and who has experience not only moving furniture, but helping clients downsize and find the right storage solutions for their new home. “Use those boxes for seasonal clothes, phone chargers, electronics and more. The more stuff you have stashed away, the bigger your space will feel.”For larger objects such as skis, surfboards, unused furniture or boxes of papers, consider a separate … Continued

Give This Holiday and Make Your Home Clutter-Free

December 15, 2017

‘Tis the season of gratitude, giving and of course: decorating, parties, feasts, shopping and more. But before you go down your merry, merry to do list, think about the needs of your community and all the stuff and clutter you don’t need around your home. Perhaps, you have clothing, furniture, kitchen items, or even food you have been meaning to clear out? The jolly news is charitable organizations make it even easier for you to donate your household items to assist those in need this time of year. You can make a difference, so everyone can have a joyful holiday. And, you get to rediscover the holiday joy you experienced as a child.This is not just another to do on your holiday list, it’s very simple and the rewards are immense – it’s the ultimate win- win! You assist others … Continued

NorthStar Moving Assists California Fire Victims

December 11, 2017

Local Moving Company Offers Three Free Months of Storage to Southern California Residents Impacted by the Recent FiresLos Angeles, CA, Dec. 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is offering Southern California residents affected by the December fires three free months of storage. The company wants to help those that have had their homes impacted by fire or smoke damage and are in need of a safe place to store their belongings. NorthStar Moving has been serving clients and the community in the region for decades and wants to use their close proximity and experience to help those affected by the fires. For residents that need a secure location to store their valuables at no charge, NorthStar Moving is opening their doors to help their neighbors.“As long time residents of Southern California, our hearts … Continued

The Art of Moving Fine Art

December 6, 2017

Moving and storing fine art is as intricate as a da Vinci and as calculated as a Dali. The process is custom and controlled, down to the temperature. The precision of art transportation whether from a museum or a home is critical to preserve the piece, as one wrong move can cause permanent damage. Like a museum, when moving a home, the fine art collection should be handled as a separate entity by specialized professionals. From paintings to sculptures, a provider of art services will ensure each piece is handled with bespoke care in a state-of-the-art facility.To identify a provider of fine art transportation and storage it is important to look at their clientele to see if it includes museums and other high value collections as well as their portfolio of services. Top fine art services such as Mana Fine Arts provide … Continued

Behind The Scenes Moving Hollywood

December 5, 2017

Have you ever wondered how “The Bachelor” moves into the mansion each season, or if the home your favorite movie is set-in is just a set? These magnificent houses are often not sets, but are private homes the production company rents from the homeowner for filming.As you can imagine, there are a lot of moving pieces to transform someone’s home into a movie set. Detail management is key. It takes a specialized synchronization of activities. First, the homeowner’s belongings are packed up and moved out. Then, the location managers take over, setting up the home for the movie; music video; or reality or scripted TV show. After the director calls it’s a wrap, the set furniture and props are wrapped up, protected and moved out. The homeowner’s belongings are moved back in, unpacking and setting up their furniture and knick-knacks … Continued

People That Move Us: The Founder of Food Forward

November 21, 2017

Did you know that 40% of food in the United States is wasted? With so much waste it seems almost impossible to imagine that 1 in 6 individuals still lacks adequate access to food. What is even more surprising is that in Los Angeles approximately 1.4 million people live with food insecurity. Rick Nahmias has found a simple solution to this disparity by connecting surplus produce to those suffering from food insecurity in Southern California. He founded a non-profit organization called Food Forward to tackle this task.In January of 2009, Food Forward was just a tiny seed of an idea in Rick Nahmias’ heart. As a local resident of Southern California, Rick saw much of the fruit on his own neighborhood trees go to waste every year. Along with some friends and volunteers, Rick harvested unwanted fruit from his neighbors’ fruit trees, then drove the produce directly to … Continued

Moving Hollywood: Behind the Scene Secrets for Your Own Move

November 17, 2017

Have you ever wondered how “The Bachelor” moves into the mansion each season, or if the home your favorite movie is set-in is just a set? These magnificent houses are often not sets, but are private homes the production company rents from the homeowner for filming.As you can imagine, there are a lot of moving pieces to transform someone’s home into a movie set. Detail management is key. It takes a specialized synchronization of activities. First, the homeowner’s belongings are packed up and moved out. Then, the location managers take over, setting up the home for the movie; music video; or reality or scripted TV show. After the director calls it’s a wrap, the set furniture and props are wrapped up, protected and moved out. The homeowner’s belongings are moved back in, unpacking and setting up their furniture and knick-knacks … Continued

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