NorthStar Moving Teams Up with Hungry Goats to Protect Homes from Wildfires

May 13, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2014 — As Californians brace for a heightened wildfire season, and May, National Moving Month, kicks off the busy moving season, NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, and Environment Land Management (ELM) and their goats have teamed up to protect from fire damage the millions moving into new homes.This unique partnership rolls out the grassy welcome mat to the herd as the boxes are being unpacked, checking off the most important to-do on the move-in list: protecting what’s under your roof. ELM will deliver a herd of as many hundreds of goats needed to eat away at large sections of dry grass, weeds, and thistles as well as any added services necessary to take care of anything that is flammable.“Goats are clean, quiet and the eco-friendly option for land-clearing efforts. Areas cleared or thinned by … Continued

Five Ways to Make Your Move Green

April 22, 2014

Top 5 Reasons to Move Green:Reason #1 Breathe EasierTrucks that use diesel fuel emit harmful toxins into our air and are responsible for the majority of cancer risk from outdoor air pollutants. The Green Moving Solution: Green moving companies run their trucks on biodiesel fuel which is a cleaner burning fuel made from natural renewable sources such as vegetable oils. Moving trucks with battery-operated lift gates insure that there is no need to leave the trucks idling at your curb while the move is taking place. Also, a government regulated weigh station installed and monitored at the moving company’s headquarters saves unnecessary and costly fuel expenditures to off-site weigh stations.

5 Ways to Make Your Move Green

April 21, 2014

Moving season and Earth Day are here, two occasions you probably never put together. However, they compliment each other quite nicely, saving you moving costs and impact on the environment.Today, green moving means being conscientious of the environment and using methods that are not harmful to the earth. Fortunately, there are steps and now moving companies that help you move with the smallest carbon footprint possible without incurring any additional costs. In fact, moving green can actually be less expensive. Sometimes, it is actually easy being green.

Can You Guess the Top 10 Cities Americans Move To and From?

April 17, 2014

Have you moved to a city because it offered warmer temperatures, cheaper cost of living, more job opportunities, or simply to fulfill a dream? They are all common desires and clues as to where Americans move, and why we pick up and leave a city.The team at NorthStar Moving recently compiled the Top Ten Cities Americans Move To and Top Ten Cities Americans Move From. Can you guess which metropolises made the list?

NorthStar Moving Partners with Flores Landscaping to Provide Landscaping Services to Clients on the Move

April 9, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 09, 2014 — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Flores Landscaping to provide landscaping services to households on the move. Whether your new yard needs a green makeover or your old yard needs new curb appeal to attract buyers, this service transforms a home’s surroundings.This unique partnership brings out the green welcome mat to a new home just as the movers arrive at the front door. Flores Landscaping’s team of artists work with each homeowner to create the perfect setting for their home. The homeowner is able to see every single angle of the finished art scape design before it is built. To bring the dream landscape to life, they offer hardscape services such as patios, driveways, and waterfalls, as well as softscape services such as irrigation, … Continued

Angelina Jolie’s Favorite Moving Company Helps Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Relocate

April 8, 2014

L.A. based NorthStar Moving Company — which counts the “Maleficent” actress as a client and carves out its niche as Hollywood’s go-to for moving services — recently helped the Israeli PM move. 12 men, three trucks, and four days of waiting for a signal from the Israeli secret service to make their next move: It sounds like a scene out of an action film, but for the people at NorthStar Moving Company, it’s all part of moving high-profile clients from point A to B. In this case, that client was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who recently moved to California for a temporary stay earlier this month.

Top 10 Cities Americans Move to and Move From

April 4, 2014

Peak moving season is fast approaching. That means people will soon be flocking in and out of the country’s biggest cities. Wondering which places see the biggest ebb and flow? Our friends at NorthStar Moving have put together these two infographics that show the top cities in the country that people are moving to and from. The graphics are based on data from the American Moving & Storage Association, which tracks inbound and outbound shipments across the USA.The rankings reflect the total number shipments, not movers as a percentage of the city’s population. They overlap quite a bit. Strangely enough, the same place tops both lists. Why do you think that is? Let us know in the comments.

Top 10 Cities Americans Move to and Move From

April 2, 2014

Have you dreamed of moving to a city on the other side of the country, or simply somewhere warmer or with a cheaper cost of living? While these reasons are not the top three reasons people move, they are common desires and driving factors in where Americans move to and why we pick up and leave a city.In David Letterman fashion, my team at NorthStar Moving recently compiled the “Top Ten Cities Americans Move To” and “Top Ten Cities Americans Move From.” The city with the biggest revolving door is the capital of our great nation, taking the #1 spot in both lists. In fact, many of the cities make both lists, with the states of California and Texas with the most cities on the lists. Check out the two lists illustrated in our infographic below to see if your city makes the … Continued

10 Surprising Moves to Master Spring Cleaning

March 26, 2014

So, it’s that time of year again when we get down on our hands and knees and scrub our home top to bottom. Okay, well, it’s the time of year you promised yourself you would do THE BIG CLEAN. Sponge? Check. Eco-friendly cleaning solutions? Check. Rubber gloves? Check. Ready, set, clean. What? You still haven’t started? Or, you’ve pushed the task off to summer break? Come on now, here are two tips to get you cleaning. […] Okay, now we’ve got you cleaning! Here are 10 ideas to make the most of your cleaning frenzy and have you love the final result:

NorthStar Moving Named California ProMover

March 13, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2014 — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover today announced that it has been certified as a California ProMover, the U.S. moving industry’s consumer protection and extensive certification program.The California ProMover Program is designed to fight fraud by giving consumers an easy way to separate reputable, professional movers from con artists. After rigorous evaluations and undergoing an extensive seven-point background check, NorthStar Moving earned this distinction and membership. Every ProMover has pledged to abide by all federal regulations and the American Moving & Storage Association’s Code of Ethics. The promise is to provide California moving consumers honest, legal, and efficient service, as well as trained personnel, operating clean and safe equipment.“It is an honor to be recognized for our ethical and honest business practices,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder and CEO Ram Katalan. “Since our first day … Continued

Prep for Spring: Eight Tips to Clear Clutter & Find More Space in Your Home

March 10, 2014

It’s that time of year again when we break out the mops and sponges to scrub our home clean of winter. But what about the actual clutter that has built up over the last months? Are there remnants of holidays 2013, boots blocking the entryway, and coats piled ceiling high? Look around, if that is the case no matter how much scrubbing you do your home will never feel clean. So, before you get down to making things spic and span, clear the clutter. Follow these eight tips to prep for spring cleaning and find more space in your home.

Keep Your Little Movers Safe With This Baby-Proofing Checklist

March 7, 2014

Baby’s on the move? Run! No wait, better make sure it’s safe. Here’s a checklist for all you parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts, uncles and friends who have little ones moving about your home. Curiosity can be adorable, but did you know how much trouble a child’s sense of exploration can be?

Why People Move (And Why They Should Use Coldwell Banker’s New Online Search Tool)

February 24, 2014

Thinking of buying a new or bigger and better home? According to our professional friends over at NorthStar Moving® Company, whether you are a first-time buyer or moving on up, these specific occasions top the list of the most common reasons people move. Other common reasons can be related to job changes, family expansion, desiring a better neighborhood or even changes in marital status.

When you’ve got to Move it! Move it! Here’s how to Pack it! Pack it!

February 21, 2014

Well, I think about moving and packing all day every day. You probably don’t, and I hope you don’t. So let me get you movin with some simple tips that will keep every teacup in one piece and transform packing from a mess to an efficient assembly line.

NorthStar Moving Partners with Boo Boo Busters to Provide Professional Baby-Proofing for Little Ones on the Move

February 20, 2014

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 20, 2014 — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Boo Boo Busters Professional Childproofing Services to provide baby-proofing to households on the move. The new service transforms a home into a safe environment for crawlers, toddlers, climbers, and grabbers.“Any home undergoes a lot of change when a little one enters. Add moving into the mix and the change and uncertainties can triple,” said Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving. “That’s why we are delighted to team up with the experts at Boo Boo Busters to ease the minds of our clients that have little ones in tow. They no longer have to worry about what dangers may be hidden in their new home or tackle the headache of determining what products they need or … Continued

The Most Common Reasons We Move in America

February 7, 2014

How many times have you moved? What were the reasons? Moving is stressful and a ton of work so why do we do it? It turns out we have very good reasons, often big life changes.My team at NorthStar Moving compiled the most common reasons people move.

Preparing for Your Big Move: Finding a Qualified Mover

February 3, 2014

I know, you were thinking you would just Google “moving company.” Sure you will find a zillion moving companies, but are you ready to handover your baby grand piano or your prized 1977 go-go boots into any stranger’s hands? So, how do you choose the mover you can trust? One who knows how great you look in those boots and wouldn’t dream of letting anything happen to them? Here are some handy tips on what to look for when hiring a mover.

It’s Moving Day Again! Tips on Protecting Your Properties

January 31, 2014

Is it moving day again at one of your properties? Afraid to see what damage was left behind this time? Have no fear, your hours spent doing moving day damage control are over. With a small amount of prep work and knowledge, your elevators, corners, doorways, carpets and more, will stay looking new through hundreds of moves.

The Big Move

January 29, 2014

To streamline your moving process and get it under control, follow these four steps […] 2) DeclutterHere’s a golden rule to decide whether to keep or throw your stuff: “If you haven’t used it in the last year, toss it. Everything adds up” Schmidt says. […] Giving away your stuff can be another way to declutter, advises Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving in Los Angeles.

Ten Tips to Find More Space in Your Home in 2014

January 21, 2014

Clear your mind by clearing out the clutter. If your home is organized your mindset will be too.A clean and balanced home is actually a launching pad for all of your other resolutions. So if you are already starting to fail at your self-resolutions try this home resolution — find more space in your home by clearing out the clutter. Follow these ten tips and I promise you it will inspire you to complete your other resolutions and lead you to a more organized, happier year.

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