Moving Tips Blog | Movers | Greenville | New Bern | Kinston | NC

Working in the moving companies industry in Greenville, New Bern, and Kinston, NC, we pick up a lot of handy tips and tricks for the moving and storage process. We want to bring that experience to you. Check our blog for great tips on how to execute a successful and stress-free move!

Budgeting for Your Move ǀ Moving Company Kinston, NC

Jul 22, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are a moving company that is here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. Whether you’re moving a small studio apartment across town or a large two-story home across the state, it’s always smart to save ahead for your move and get an idea of what moving will cost you. When people plan for a move, there are a number of expenses that they forget to take into account such as storage or home improvement costs. When you plan your move, you will have to pay for more than just the movers. You also have to take into account the costs for your own travel to your new home, whether that be gas expenses or airfare. This may also include multiple trips back and forth between your new and old home to complete the moving process. Another expense during the move could include lodging at a hotel as you relocate. Aside from travel expenses, buying and selling homes also come with unexpected expenses of their own. Aside from the mortgage, home sales often also include closing costs, real estate taxes, and realtor fees. Aside from the sale itself, your old or new home may need improvements before the move is complete, and this expense often comes out of your own pocket. In the end, when you’re budgeting... read more

Let Us Move You ǀ Moving Company Greenville, NC

Jul 8, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are a moving company that is here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. When it comes to moving, it might be tempting to try to do it all yourself in order to save a buck. However, in the end, letting us move you will save you time, energy, and stress. Some moving van companies advertise their low prices right on the side of their trucks and vans. However, if you look closely at the fine print, you will see that there are a lot of hidden fees and costs that quickly make the total add up. At Advance Moving and Storage, we will give you a binding price quote up front, meaning that there won’t be any surprises when the bill shows up. As a professional moving company, we are more than familiar with the ins and outs of the whole moving process. We know how to efficiently and safely move your precious belongings, meaning that you don’t have to worry about the broken vases and sprained backs you might encounter if you try to move on your own. Advance Moving and Storage streamlines your moving experience by being the one-stop shop for all of your moving needs. Not only do we supply the transportation, but we also carry a complete supply of packing materials and... read more

Moving with Pets ǀ Movers Kinston, NC

Jun 29, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are movers who are here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. Moving can be a stressful time for everyone in the household, including your pets. At Advance Moving and Storage, we can help you humans with the move so that you can focus on helping your four-legged friends. Here are some tips for moving with pets from the ASPCA: When you’re packing and preparing for your move, you can help your pets get used the idea by bringing in moving boxes early. Cats especially have a hard time adjusting to change, so try to give them some extra attention and care during the whole process. On the day of your move, place animals in a room where they can be comfortable. Keep the door closed so that they won’t be in the way of the movers or get scared and try to run away. If your animal needs to be put in a crate for your move, set their carrier out for them to inspect a few days before the actual move. While on the road, be sure to make frequent stops to walk your dogs and check on your feline friends. When you arrive at your new home, again secure your animals in a comfortable room while the movers bring in your belongings. Your cats... read more

Storing Heat-Sensitive Items ǀ Movers New Bern, NC

Jun 10, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are movers who are here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. As you prepare to move, you’ll probably pack and unpack over a span of time. Very rarely does anyone do either all in one day. So, that means that some items will be set aside, perhaps in a storage unit or your attic, until you need them or you’ve got time to unpack them. Unless you’re using a climate-controlled unit or your attic is insulated and air-conditioned, your belongings will likely get exposed to some high temperatures over the summer months. This won’t affect some items, but others can be especially sensitive to extreme temperatures and can be damaged by the heat of storage. If you plan to put away some of your belongings, be aware of the items that could be damaged by the heat. You’ll probably want to opt to store these items in an air-conditioned space instead, like a spare room in your home. Here’s a list of these types of items: Wooden and/or leather furniture can expand and warp when exposed to extreme heat. Photographs are especially sensitive to heat, so you’ll want to keep them in a cool area. Appliances can get damaged when stored in a overly warm area. Wine should not be stored anywhere that gets above room... read more

Packing for Vacation ǀ Movers Greenville, NC

May 29, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are movers who are here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. As professional movers, we’ve gotten pretty good at packing things. Instead of talking about packing boxes and homes like we usually do, we thought we’d focus on summer fun and talk about packing for your next vacation. When it comes to packing bags for a trip, there are two types of people. The first type is the person is the under-prepared packer who always forgets to pack something important. The second type of person is the over-prepared packer who packs everything they could ever possibly need, leaving them with a lot of bags to carry. Ideally, you want to be somewhere in the middle where you pack just enough for your trip. In order to pack everything you need without overdoing it or leaving something out, it’s smart to make a list of all the things you will need. Think about the activities you will be participating in (e.g. swimming, fancy dinners, hiking, etc.), the weather where you’re going, and how many days you will be gone. As you pack, check off everything on your list to make sure you’ve packed what you’ll need for your vacation. Rolling your clothes is another great packing trick that will save you space when you pack. This trick... read more

Local vs. Long-Distance Moves ǀ Moving Company Kinston, NC

Apr 24, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are a moving company that is here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. As a moving company, we are here to move you whether it’s across the street, across the state, or across the country. Local moves are typically less than 50-60 miles away and within the state you’re already living; these are also sometimes called intrastate moves. Long-distance moves are longer than 50-60 miles and if they’re across state lines, they are called interstate moves. Whether you are moving locally or long distance, fuel costs are commonly a factor in the price of your move. So, that means that the longer the distance you’re moving, the more expensive the move will be. Whether you’re moving locally or long distance, one factor of the cost of your move will be the amount of stuff you are moving. The more you move, the bigger the truck you will need and the more of a moving crew you will need as well. If you are moving locally, you can cut down on this cost by moving some smaller items yourself. If you’re moving long-distance, you can store some smaller items in your own vehicle as you relocate, or you can sell or donate items that you don’t need anymore. When it comes to a long-distance move, you will... read more

Keeping Cool During Your Move ǀ Movers Greenville, NC

Apr 15, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are movers who are here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. It’s springtime, which means that temperatures are quickly rising in North Carolina. Before you know it, we will begin to experience the dog days of summer with their humid 90 degree weather. So, if you plan to move this spring or summer, you should take extra precautions to keep from overheating during your move. One of the most important steps to avoid overheating is to stay hydrated. Be sure to drink water, and plenty of it. Keep a water bottle close by during you move to quench your thirst. You can also use your water to cool down by pouring some on your forehead or the back of your neck. It’s also important to take frequent breaks. Step inside with the air conditioning to rest and cool down for a bit. Be sure to plan ahead and turn on the air conditioning at your new home, so that it will be nice and cool for you when you get there. You also don’t want to ignore any warning signs that you’re overheating. If you get a headache, feel dizzy or nauseated, or have trouble breathing, you should take some time out to rest up and recover. Don’t overdo it and listen to what your body... read more

Protecting Your Belongings ǀ Moving Company New Bern, NC

Apr 2, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are a moving company that is here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. When you move, you’re packing up and transporting valuable, and sometimes expensive, belongings from one place to the next. This can unfortunately lead to damage to your valued possessions. Luckily, Advance Moving and Storage is a professional and reliable moving company that takes steps to help ensure that this happens as little as possible. With our years of experience, our movers at Advance Moving and Storage know how to lift, place, and move your items to protect them from damage. We can also store your items in climate-controlled spaces while you pack and move to ensure that your items are safe and protected. On your end, you can also take steps to make sure that your valuables are safe and sound during the move. When it comes to packing fragile items like plates, you don’t want to overload the box so that it’s too heavy; this makes damage and accidents more likely. It’s also suggested that you pack plates vertically, rather than horizontally. Plates or whatever it may be, be sure to pack all fragile items with bubble wrap, packing peanuts, or newspaper to keep them safe. Also, be sure to label all boxes containing fragile items as “fragile” so our movers can... read more

Tips for Unpacking ǀ Moving Company Greenville, NC

Mar 21, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are a moving company that is here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. As a moving company, we often provide our clients with packing suggestions. However, unpacking can be just as time consuming and is certainly just as important as packing (unless you want to live with a bunch of boxes filling up your new home). So, how can you make the UNpacking process as quick and painless as possible? Here are some unpacking tips from The Spruce: The best way to attack unpacking is with a plan. Before you start opening boxes, make sure that you have organized boxes by putting them in their correct destination. Then, start with the boxes of things that you will need the soonest, such as toiletries and clothing that you will be wearing soon. Once you’ve unpacked the immediate necessities, the first room that you should tackle is your kitchen, as you can’t put off cooking and eating for very long. Next, unpack the bedrooms, starting with the linens and putting together the beds. You can hold off on unpacking all of your clothes until a later time. After your bedrooms, unpack your bathrooms. After you’ve unpacked your rooms, start putting together your furniture. Once furniture is put together, you can start thinking about where to put up all... read more

Eco-Friendly Moving ǀ Movers Kinston, NC

Mar 13, 2019

At Advance Moving and Storage, INC. we are movers who are here to help you have the best move possible in Greenville, NC, New Bern, NC, Kinston, NC, and surrounding areas. We’re dedicated to making sure you get everything you need on your next move. Large and small moves welcome, whether you’re local, intrastate, or interstate, our courteous, experienced personnel are ready to help. Moving and packing requires a lot of materials, such as boxes, tape, newspapers, packing peanuts, etc. Fortunately, there are several ways that you can make your moving experience more eco-friendly. Here are some green moving tips from Advance Disposal: One of the moving items that you will be using the most are cardboard boxes. You can make your move more eco-friendly in two ways when it comes to the boxes you use. First, you can recycle boxes by asking local businesses to give you theirs instead of throwing them out. Secondly, you can then turn around and give those boxes to someone else who needs them once you are done with your move. Instead of wasting tons of paper to pack your fragile items, you can use other items that you were already going to pack anyways. For example, you can use your linens, clothing, and towels to protect fragile items. This both saves paper from being wasted and also helps you to pack multiple items at once. As you begin packing, start setting aside items that you don’t want to bring with you on the move. Then, once you have collected everything you no longer need, you can donate these items to a local... read more