Moving is stressful. Heirloom furniture, cherished mementos—your entire material life gets packed into a truck and driven away. While the logistics of moving often get boiled down to boxes and trucks, it’s really about something deeper: trust. That’s why it matters who’s behind the wheel. Choosing NorthStar Moving Company means trusting people who know they’re moving more than just stuff—they’re moving your story.
The question shouldn’t be who offers the lowest price but rather who deserves the responsibility of handling your life’s possessions. Before rushing into a decision based primarily on cost, take a moment to carefully consider who you’re trusting with your most valuable possessions.
San Francisco Chronicle
Moving into a new residence can be a stressful burden, or an exhausting chore. But it doesn’t have to be. With the right planning and preparation, you can all but assure yourself on an easy transition into that new place.
For those who prefer to pack themselves, NorthStar Moving has some suggestions: Tape the bottom of every box. When full, tape the top the top of the box tightly. Use two strips of tape on the sides, accompanies by a single strip of tape down the center. Apply more tape to the sides if the box isn’t strong enough.
In recognition of National Moving Month and the busiest time of the year for Americans to step into a new home, NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading award winning eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new company website that provides useful resources for those organizing a household or a business for a move.
The new website equips individuals, families, and organizations on the move with how-to videos, checklists, a move calendar, and much more to be informed and prepared before a move. Pack like a pro with the Packing 101 Tips and how-to videos that walk through every step from how much tape to use, how to pack dishes and electronics. Use the How to Choose a Mover checklist to pick the right moving company, avoiding hassles and scams. Check rules and regulations to understand legal rights and responsibilities, learn about insurance, and uncover the nuts and bolts of storage with the Storage 101 tips.
“Being informed and prepared is the best way to take stress out of moving,” said Co-Founder of NorthStar Moving Laura McHolm. “We make over 7,000 moves a year and our experience and careful research has allowed us to develop the ultimate online moving resource. The easy-to-use online tools take the frustration and confusion out of moving. We’ve moved around the block, the state, and the world more than a few times, and we are happy to share our experience to people on the move this National Moving Month, season and forever!”
As the school year comes to a close, many families are planning a move to a new home and even moving college students out and then back in. The site offers advice for al sizes. Keep the little ones cheerful during the moving process with the Moving with Kids ABCs.
Dealing with dorms? NorthStar Moving fits big ideas into their Moving into a Dorm tips to make the room a happy home. And, don’t forget the four-legged family members. Review the Moving with Pets tips approved by Dr. Sara Sheltern, veterinarian at the East Padden Animal Hospital, to keep Fluffy and Fido comfortable too. You can even take a look through the company’s luxury packages to make sure you thought of everything.