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Austin Students Look Forward to Back To School Parade This Weekend

austinmo — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:30:30 +0000

School is starting back up again soon, and though the summer heat will surely stick around for a while, summer vacation is coming to a close almost as quickly as it began for students everywhere. While students are concerned with back-to-school wardrobes and hopeful they will be placed in classes with friends, parents are concerned with their back-to-school budgets and hopeful that their kids will have a productive and enjoyable school year. Your movers in Austin here are aware that many families have moved to a new home over the summer, and whether that means attending a new school for affected students or not, we know that budgets can be especially tight following a residential relocation. Fortunately, though, there is relief available this weekend in the form of free school supplies which will definitely alleviate stress for parents in a budget bind.

Austin Movers Brag On Home Town

austinmo — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:26:10 +0000

Many of our locally operated moving and storage locations boast quite a bit about what makes their neck of the woods great, and your Texas movers in Austin here are no different! No matter the season nor the time of day, there is never a dull moment in Austin Texas. The climate in Austin is ideal for swimming and for fishing; swimming pools in Austin are actually open year-round. Music is one of Austin’s most prominent claims to fame; the South by Southwest festival as well as Austin City Limits are well known the world over and only happen here. If you are even considering moving to Austin, you must surely be aware of the huge music scene. Aside from fun in the sun and nights on the town, Austin is also home to many innovative companies such as Google Samsung and Facebook which all have offices here in town. Life in Austin is good.

Austin Mover’s Bed Bug Tips!

austinmo — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:51:55 +0000

The summer months are the busiest of the year for reputable Austin area movers. If you are moving soon, maybe you have heard a thing or two about bed bugs, and how moving is a time during which your furniture is susceptible to bed bug infestation. There are many tips for combating bed bugs, which are all worth researching as the last thing you want during your first night in your new home is to be a feast for pesky pests. And your Austin local movers have an excellent tip to consider which is perfect for moving during the summer season. High levels of heat are deadly conditions for bed bugs. So if you are moving within the next several months, you should consider leaving furniture outside for about a day, or in a room in your home which has access to several hours of direct sun light. For smaller boxes or luggage, leave inside a hot car for the day to solve your problem!

Welcome Home

austinmo — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:45:34 +0000

If you have recently, or are soon to move to Austin, you won’t have to look hard at all for new ways to occupy your time in the Austin scene. Perfect for the young-at-heart, this capital city is a vibrant, fast paced cornucopia of city slicker living, Texas style. Live music, delicious foods, and loud nights are just a handful of local traditions in this city that never sleeps. Austin professional movers know that as an Austin newcomer you will hardly spend time sifting through moving boxes or organizing anything in your new home until you’ve had a chance to get your feet wet. It is highly suggested that you dive right in you have a lot of catching up to do! Welcome home from your Austin relocation service experts.

The Way Things Work

austinmo — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:58:13 +0000

Do you ever stop to appreciate the way some things work? Many of us are busy bodies, constantly on the move. This being the case, it is often taken for granted the way the things that help us move so quickly work as well as they do. The inner elements of a wrist watch for example; it is fascinating to watch each component work. Each gear, spring and wheel; every piece moving individually but collaboratively so that you can know exactly what time it is at any given moment in your day. We have come an incredibly long way since the invention of the wheel! Just as cavemen would marvel at the wondrous world of technological gadgetry we have come to know today, surely we would find ourselves caught up in jaw-dropping awe if we had the privilege to see the world one hundred years from now!
It is a joy to have things that work so well and help our lives to constantly move forward. Thinking about such perplexing technology makes me think about our local professional movers here in Austin. When you hire professional movers, your life tends to be much busier than normal. Wrapped up in everything from closing dates to scheduling your move around your life’s other obligatory demands, your mind may not have time to stop and appreciate the elaborate workings of the machine that is your professional moving crew. Each moving crewmember is a component working in unison with one another. A quick and efficient move is much more of an elaborate process than you can imagine despite how elementary your local movers make it seem. Your Austin area professional moving company fine tunes each mover so that you never have to skip a beat in the rhythm of your life, just let the gears turn! Moving has never been so simple!

Know The Mover’s Lingo

austinmo — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:18:25 +0000

Lingo is something really cool to learn to better help you communicate the things you want or may need of your local Austin movers. So here are some words that will undoubtedly help you the next time you have to move:

ACCESSORIAL SERVICES- Charges made for performing services beyond normal pickup and delivery, such as inside delivery or storage charges.
BILL OF LADING- the receipt for your goods and the contract for their delivery
FLIGHT CHARGE- an extra fee the movers will charge if the items are carried up or down a flight of stairs
ORDER OF SERVICE- this actually allows the movers to transport your personal belongings
HIGH VALUE ARTICLES- refers to items which are valued at $100 per pound

Well I hope this helps you to be better prepared when moving day comes around.

Preparing for a move in Austin?

austinmo — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:06:32 +0000

Austin is an active city, so when relocating, there are a few things that will help you achieve a stress-free moving experience.

Get rid of items you don’t absolutely need. Start with items you haven’t used in a while.
Devise a moving budget.
Consider moving small and fragile items yourself.
Hire movers to handle the larger, heavier items.
Pick a day during the week if possible. Streets are less crowded.
Obtain quotes from at least three to five moving companies.
Hire an experienced Austin mover.

The more prepared you are, the smoother your transition will be. Good moving to ya!

Austin ranks number one in least expensive homes.

austinmo — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:37:04 +0000

U.S. News and World Reports ranked the capital of Texas as the city with the best price in housing. The report came out last week citing 10 cities that provide great savings on homes. Austin ranked number one on the list. The findings were based upon the potential buyer placing a 20% down payment. Buyers have a lot to choose from when it comes to moving to Austin. The beautiful city is known for it’s picturesque landscape and friendly appeal.

Communities in Austin are a good mixture of old and new. Tour Austin and see why it’s a great place to live and visit.

Moving into an apartment this semester?

austinmo — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:41:49 +0000

After the first year of school many students choose to abandon their small dorm room space and secure an apartment in a nearby community. Of course dorm living is drastically different from apartment living. Most students usually have their parents come up a month or two earlier to pick out furniture, while some scour area garage sales for treasures. Either way sprucing up an apartment involves much more work than hanging a few pics in the dorm.

Believe it or not, some students even hire an Austin moving company to assist with their move. This is usually a minimal expense seeing as though there are not a lot of items to move. Others rent a small moving van to haul their furnishings to their new place. When possible I always recommend either hiring a moving company, or least one or two movers to assist you with your do-it-yourself move. Have a great semester!

Moving your office in Austin?

austinmo — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:26:11 +0000

As businesses grow so does the need to expand. Austin is known for it’s high tech industry. Companies like Dell, HP, Cisco, Apple Inc. and more all have offices within the city. When it comes to moving an entire office to a new location, the logistics can be overwhelming. Hiring an experienced Austin commercial mover is critical to ensure your company’s productivity and profit are not affected in the transition. I made a few notes that should assist you when interviewing your Austin office mover.

Your Austin Commercial Mover should perform the following:
• Manage every aspect of your move
• Schedule and perform your move according to plan
• Conduct packing meetings with your assigned packers and labelers
• Meet with employees and outside vendors
• Work with all property management sites affected by your move by obtaining proper permits

Your Austin office move should be a stress and worry-free process for you and your staff. Choosing an experienced Austin mover is half the battle. Their ability to keep your staff calm is the other, but with their knowledge of these types of moves it should be a no-brainer. Obtain at least three to five moving quotes from reputable Austin commercial movers and then decide which one works best for you.