There are many decisions to make when you plan to move a household. One of them is deciding whether to do it yourself or hire a professional moving company. Hiring residential movers and helpers has benefits, as does doing it yourself.
How to Plan a Do It Yourself Move
The kitchen is our household's most difficult room to pack. Once you find out you're moving, start packing and organizing your kitchen immediately. Follow our guide for tips to make the process easier and more efficient.
Packing Your Kitchen
Moving day is here, but your helpers have backed out. If you’re stuck without labor, stay calm and focus on finding help fast. Hiring labor-only movers is one option. They handle loading or unloading trucks and often bring tools like dollies or lifting straps. Many can be booked through apps that handle short-notice requests.
Another option is hiring day laborers from verified local staffing centers. This route often costs less, but workers may not bring equipment or have moving experience, so make sure they fit your needs. Confirm whether the workers are insured or bonded through the company or service. Before hiring anyone, check ratings, confirm pricing details, and ask if they bring their own tools.
Professional Movers vs Day Laborers
Safe packing and moving tips via images. From flammable items to perishable goods, learn about what not to pack when moving.
What Not To Pack Infographic
A gun safe is one of the largest and heaviest items to move. It is highly recommended to hire professional movers to handle gun safes. But if you want to do it yourself, here are some tips on how to move a gun safe.
How to Move a Gun Safe
Do you want to know how much a moving company will cost you? Here is a guide to help you get started.
What Do Moving Companies Charge?
Affordable Mini Storage 315 S Stadium Rd, Alice, TX 78332 361-453-1150
Aladdin Self Storage 2901 N U.S. Hwy 281, Alice, TX 78332 830-433-8429
Alice Mini Storage 425 Airport Road, Alice, TX 78332 361-668-6868
Buckhorn Mini Storage West 102 County Road 114, Alice, TX 78332 361-664-3849
Forty Four Storage Building 3758 E Highway 44, Alice, TX 78332 361-668-9407
G.M's Mini Storage 1940 FM 534, Sandia - Alice, TX 78383 361-547-1164
Lake Front Storage 117 Stovall, Sandia - Alice, TX 78383 361-215-6637
Orange Grove Mini Storage 624 East Ave, Orange Grove - Alice, TX 78372 361-384-9019
Premont U-Stor-It 108 County Road 422, Premont - Alice, TX 78375 361-348-3977
Xtra Storage Inc 400 FM 534, - Sandia Alice, TX 78383 361-547-9111