Category: Moving Tips

Expert tips for a stress-free move from decluttering and packing early to hiring professional packers. Turn your transition into a smooth, organized experience!

Learn how to identify the warning signs of bad movers. As Houston's trusted moving experts, we've learned the signs of how to spot the worst moving companies.

Moving in a hurry? Our last-minute movers guide covers everything you need to make a quick move into or out of your house in 2 weeks or less!

Moving during summer? Check out these tips on staying hydrated while moving.

Moving in a hurry? Our last-minute apartment moving guide covers everything you need to make a quick move into or out of an apartment in 2 weeks or less!

If moving last-minute has you freaked out, don't worry! Here's everything you need to know about moving out ASAP plus a moving checklist by professional movers!

Are you considering hiring a professional mover? Here we give you the inside scoop on hidden costs that may arise and tips to ensure you get good value during your move.

Let’s face it, things can get damaged when you move and state requirements for claims are not designed to protect you, but don't worry, we're here to help.

You’ve found your new place (congrats!) and now it’s time to book your movers. Here are 7 things every mover wants you to know — before your move day gets here.

Decluttering and downsizing when moving to a senior living community can be stressful. Our downsizing tips can make the move easier for everyone.

Packing can be challenging for seniors. If you need help moving your elderly family member, our guide offers tips on how to find the right packer for you.

Yes, there really are movers who pack for you. You can hire them, and not break a sweat! Learn more about what to expect from movers who pack, what movers won’t pack, how to know if you should hire professional packers, & how much it typically costs.

Hiring the right moving company can save you time on your next move. How do you know if a mover is good? See how you can find the best mover here.

Moving to a senior living facility can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Our guide offers tips for downsizing your belongings, packing efficiently, and enlisting the help of senior living trained crews. Discover how to make your move stress-free and start enjoying the benefits of senior living today.

Want to clean your apartment fast like a pro? Use these 8 efficient cleaning hacks before you move, and you could get your apartment deposit back…

Got anxiety about your next move? Stress doesn’t have to make your move more complicated. See how you & your family can banish moving stress for good!

We all have that special set of delicate china, a family heirloom, glassware, or oddly-shaped ceramic figurine that we want to keep safe when moving. Broken items are one of…

Not sure why you need renter’s insurance before you move? To put it plainly: you’ll need a renter’s policy to cover anything you can’t immediately replace. In fact, if you’re…

Moving can either be exciting or overwhelming. If you haven’t prepared or organized all the necessary things to do on moving day, just thinking about it can be downright…

If you’ve got competing priorities, you should strongly consider hiring professional packers before your next move. Imagine: You’re moving in a week and have been so busy with work…

Whether you’ve planned ahead or need to move last minute, 3 Men Movers is here to make your move as stress-free as possible!

Planning on moving in the summer heat and trying not to fry like an egg on a hot sidewalk? Summer is peak moving season. So not only is it…

Do you really need to rent that storage unit before moving? If so, what size storage unit do you even need? And, what size moving truck can fit everything you have to…

Shopping and trying to figure out how much storage units cost can be a challenge… especially when you’re trying to coordinate a move, too. Prices are heavily influenced not only…

Whether you’ve planned ahead or need to move last minute, 3 Men Movers is here to make your move as stress-free as possible!

Know what can kill your chances of having a good move? Mistakes we make when moving. No matter where the errors originate, no one wants their move day to take…

It’s move day, and time is money. So you definitely need to know how to move out as efficiently as possible. So, what’s the most efficient way to move? Find out…

Moving out or threatening to leave is the most dangerous thing a domestic violence survivor can do. It’s also the most necessary thing a survivor can do. This downloadable domestic…

Need to pack ahead for a move? See the best & worst ways to pack dishes, plants, jewelry, clothing, and more to make your move more efficient.

Need to find trustworthy, professional, and reliable movers? See the most important questions to ask before you hire professional movers!

For victims of domestic violence, the COVID-19 pandemic presents another obstacle when trying to leave toxic situations and move out. With stay-at-home orders, job losses, financial and emotional hardships, and…

On average, 20 people per minute are physically abused by a partner in the United States. Reports of domestic violence are rising due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it…

Considering a move to San Antonio? There are a few things you need to know about living in this Texas city that won’t pop up in a simple Google search….

You may spend less money when you move yourself compared to when you hire a mover, but the small savings of a DIY move won’t justify all of the…

Houston is our moving company’s home town and we’re proud of it. Our trucks first hit the road in 1985 and now our local moving company has expanded to San Antonio, Austin and Dallas with one of the largest privately owned fleets in Texas.

Being a professional mover in San Antonio is hard work! It’s a lot of physical activity including lifting, carrying, and even walking up and down stairs multiple times with heavy…

A common question we always get from most customers is “How Long Will My Move Take?” This is understandable seeing how most Houston moving companies are priced on hourly rates….

New technology is revolutionizing every industry there is, and moving is no exception. We like to think of our moving company as leaders in technology with the moving industry. We…

Your new place is ready, your Austin movers are scheduled, and you’ve even started to pack. Being on top of things feels good! You check weather.com for your moving day…

Moving can be a stressful–but exciting!–experience. It always involves a lot of change– whether you’re moving a few streets away, or moving to a new city or state. It’s easy…

With some moves, you know months ahead of time and have plenty of weeks to plan every detail. But sometimes life happens, emergencies arise and you have to be…

If you need to move soon and have to find a house fast, there’s an app for that! Actually, there are several apps that make house hunting simple enough for…

So your boxes are packed, your move is scheduled and everything is all ready for moving day…except your new home. Now instead of moving this Saturday, something has popped up…

Professional movers can make your move easy by packing up your belongings and driving them to your new home on moving day. However, as you finish packing, keep in mind…

Downsizing to a smaller home makes sense for a lot of people, but that doesn’t mean the move will be easy. In fact, it usually means you’ll have to make…

You’ve probably heard all about how hard it is to move during the holidays, but sometimes you just don’t have a choice. Maybe you’re relocating for a job and need…

If you work from home, planning your move may be a little different than if you worked in an office. Sure, you don’t have a commute so you might have…

The moving process is so focused on packing and loading everything up that you might forget there’s still a lot of work to be done once you get to…

Moving to a new home can be an exciting time as you think of all the perks of the place you’re moving into. But it can also be bittersweet, since…

Whether you’ve had weeks or months to plan your move, you’re probably stressed about the process. Now imagine if you had no time to prepare, and were told you were…

It’s common for people to tip their movers when they’re happy with the work…but let’s face it: the whole moving process can be expensive! Whether you’re buying or renting, you’re…

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they have to leave the nest and strike out on their own–or rather, with roommates. If that time for you is…

Whenever you move with us, there are only two costs associated. There’s the Hourly Rate (which you can read more about here) and there’s the Transparent Travel Fee which is…

The top three most stressful events people go through in life are moving, divorce and death. So if you’re going through the first two at one time, it’s no wonder…

If you’re thinking of hiring 3 Men Movers for your Houston move, you’ll want to get an idea of how moving day will go. Start by getting familiar with the…

As you get estimates for your move, you’ll probably find that some Dallas movers charge by the hour, while others provide a flat rate upfront. So which is the better…

If you’re ready to hire a Dallas moving company for your upcoming move, we at 3 Men Movers would be happy to help you. But before we can get you…

Moving from one house to another is hard, but moving from one office to another is even harder! After all, your office is probably bigger than your house, and your…

While moving can be exciting, you have to get through some not-so-fun parts first. No, I’m not just talking about packing. After all, you can hire someone for packing and…

When you call 3 Men Movers to get an estimate and start planning your move, one of the details we’ll need to know is whether you’re making an interstate or…

You’ve likely heard the phrase “licensed, bonded, and insured” by various business owners over the years, but have you ever stopped to think about what it really means? Well, it’s…

Moving is hard work, which is why you’re considering hiring a Round Rock moving company to do the job for you in the first place, right? But when you’re sitting…

In this world, there are two types of pool tables: the kind that are easy to move, and the kind that are not. In case you’re not sure which one…

House plants may not be as cute or cuddly as the average family pet, but they’re still important enough to think about as you plan your move. After all, you’ve…

Your checklist of things to do before you move keeps growing, especially as you look around your kitchen and realize you may need to add "defrost the fridge" to it….

If you have to be out of your house soon but aren’t quite ready to settle down in another home, renting a moving truck won’t help much. Where would you…

We all have that one item–or even a few–that’s too big to move without help. If you’re trying to relocate something that’s too heavy to move alone, hiring Houston movers…

One of the most important parts of moving is figuring out which truck you’re going to need before your Houston movers arrive. After all, you don’t want to realize on…

You’re probably thinking about hiring an Austin moving company so you don’t have to break a sweat loading and unloading everything you own during your move. After all, it’s hot!…

As you pack up your house before you move, you’re likely to discover that you have way more possessions than you thought! And you don’t necessarily want to bring them…

Every year, about 11 percent of the American population packs their bags and moves. We already know when they’re most likely to move — between May and September —…

If you’re moving out of or into an apartment or condo, the moving company you hire might need a Certificate of Insurance before moving day. If your movers don’t get…

When it comes to moving, the only thing scarier than doing it alone is spending more money than you have to. The right San Antonio moving company understands your fears…

So you’ve arrived at your new home with all your belongings safe and sound, thanks to your Austin movers! Now what? Well, before you can get settled into your new…

Moving is often stressful, but moving during a domestic violence situation is even worse. We realize that just getting the courage to get out is hard enough, and you shouldn’t…

Stressing out about your move? Not sure what your movers will and won’t do when the big day comes? Well, if you hire an experienced Dallas moving company like us,…

Your parents may spend their lives worrying about you, but as they get older, it’s you who begins to worry about them. If you’ve noticed an elderly parent has trouble…

Being big on home protection may mean having a gun safe. But how do you protect both your gun safe and your home from damage during a move? Well, you…

You know that hardwood floor you love to admire any time you look down? Picture it with a few scuffs and scratches, and you’ll have an idea of its potential…

We’ve helped with a lot of moves throughout Texas, and we always look forward to the feeling of accomplishment we get from packing a truck to perfection! But what happens…

As you plan your move to San Antonio, you might be looking forward to all the fun activities you can do once you arrive. But first, you’re going to need…

Ads for movers charging $100 per hour or less might catch your eye, but you might also notice a little voice in the back of your head saying that’s too…

As moving day approaches, you might wonder just how much time your move will take. After all, you need to schedule your celebratory dinner once you’re done! While our Austin…

We’ll explain why (and we won’t be biased): A move can mark a major change in your life: a new job, an empty nest, retirement, a divorce, a marriage. Whatever…

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Moving isn’t known as a fun activity, but it doesn’t have to be overly stressful, either. You can lighten your load — literally — by getting rid…

Get excited – this is a fun town to move to: If a big city in the south seems to be calling your name, it’s time to check out San…

Children thrive with a consistent routine and environment. So naturally, moving with children while keeping everyone happy can be challenging. So, how can you help your children embrace and even…

Holiday Move Here I Come: The holidays are here, and what better way to celebrate than to bake pies, attend holiday parties and start packing all your belongings to move…

You’ve got an app to wake you up in the morning, an app to help you keep appointments, but what you may not know is that there are apps that…

Our goal is to make each phase of your move as easy as possible. While every move is unique, there are frequently asked questions that come up on nearly every…

For those who have curbside recycling, disposing of boxes after a move is easy, for others it’s a little more labor intensive but well worth it. Recycling one ton of…

While the idea of having to move your bulky mattress may seem impossible we’re here to make it easy. As long as you make the right preparations, moving the large…

We’ve all been there. That awkward moment when you’re paying the bill for a service and you don’t know whether or not you should leave a tip or not. This…

If you’re gearing up for a move one of the questions at the top of your mind is how long the process is going to take. It’s important to plan…

Whether you’re moving with an established company or unverified movers, accidents happen. If your belongings are scratched, dented, or broken what you should do now. The answer is simple: follow…

If you’re planning on using professional movers for your upcoming move you’re probably wondering when you should book your move. Depending on whether you’re a planner or a procrastinator your…

Last minute moves happen for a variety of reasons but they almost always cause stress. If you’re currently in this situation there’s no need to worry because we’re sharing packing…

Although they may be bulky, tv’s are extremely fragile, and if the screen is damaged it’s nearly impossible to fix. We’re giving you three methods to help protect your tv…

Summer is without a doubt the busiest season for moving. However, moving during this time of year comes with positives and negatives. We’re going to give you both, along with…

A PCS (permanent change of station), comes with many benefits but it also comes with its own struggles if you aren’t prepared for it. If you’ve received orders that your…