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Here are popular reasons why people are moving in 2023.

By |2023-12-12T15:43:53-05:00March 23, 2019|Resources & Tips|

The Picture above shows another home in America for sale and as of of the Philadelphia areas top and award winning moving company Eastern Connection Movers Local and Long distance movers facilitates hundreds of home moves each year. Our company a has vested interest in the comfort and security of each of our customers to make each moving process a pleasant and seamless move in every move. With our expert local and long distance professional movers at your disposal , the moving process of moving you becomes easy so you stay focused on the other things that have to be done like making sure that both of your old and new utility companies have been notified of when to turn off and turn on your utilities.

Time To get a Bigger Home

First Reason:

Of the most common reasons for the time for moving is that people have outgrown their old house. Having or expanding the family is the main catalyst for a move. Families as they grow usually move from an apartment, townhouse to a multi bedroom house.

Downsizing a home

Second reason

It sometimes may seem like a step backwards however, downsizing is a natural part of the opposite of upsizing. As children grow up a leave the nest and parents get older this often leaves couples with a large home with many rooms and a lot of upkeep for a house that is for a family and not usually just a aging couple. The bigger the house the more of the upkeep and needless expenses.

About Senior friendly homes

Third reason

Seniors in most cases move to smaller houses because it is cheaper to live and maintain. The proximity to medical centers and better weather are some of the real big reasons for these moves. Relatives or close friends may also move closer to the elderly family members to help them with their daily needs or in case of an emergency need may arise and be closer to them thru those golden years of aging.

How to get a seamless move

Eastern Connection Movers can make your move a seamless move whether you are up sizing or downsizing and from the planning to packing, crating and your move to another local area or instate move or out of state move. Give our customer service a call today or visit us online and get your free quote.

What to Expect From Full-Service Movers

By |2023-04-11T16:51:36-04:00March 11, 2019|Resources & Tips|

Moving is a great time, no matter what the reasons. Moving is and important life changes, like getting a new job, a better career, or that first purchase of a new home. In addition to the excitement, however, moving can be a difficult challenge if you are not ready for it. When you consider the need for boxes, figuring out when to cancel your utilities and when to start the utilities at your new residence and then to memorize your new address as things can quickly become overwhelming.

There is a way to reduce the pressure and stress level of moving. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed, consider hiring full-service movers to take over the stress and help you get packed and moved to your new residence. They work with you on all aspects of your move to create a seamless moving process-no matter how far you’re moving, or what you’re taking with you. From the packing and crating, to moving specialty items and setting them up for you in your new place, full-service movers can mean the difference between an enjoyable experience and a chaotic, disorganized mess.

Taking advantage of our services

If you re considering taking advantage of professional moving services for your move, you’re in the right place. At Eastern Connection Movers we are proud to serve our customers with a top quality absolute comprehensive moving services. Follow along with us as we cover what to expect for your full-service movers, and how you can started today with your local or long distance movers right now.

What is the idea in a full service move

The idea of a full-service move sounds great. There are many companies that advertise full services, but what does that really mean? That’s is how it can be tricky. Some companies will try to get by by stating their full-service when they really only offer you a watered down, simple moving experience. Here is the best breakdown of what Eastern Connection Movers can offer you for a full-service move.

Explanation of different moving terms

  • Professional expert staff: A lot of companies will subcontract their movers, which means they are people that are not direct employees. They can create a breakdown between what you need and what you get. Going with a company that hires the absolute best experienced movers is what you will get when you hire our company to move you.
  • Crating for High Value-Items: Some customers have items that are extra valuable and need that extra care. Working with a full-service mover like ours is the absolute best way to move.
  • Full-Service Packing: Packing can be a real chore. While there can be things to be packed that need extra care , rest assured our expert packing team can take that load from you and pack the items to insure no breakage.
  • Vehicle Shipping: Our team of experts can transport your vehicle whether a car, motorcycle etc . Have more than one vehicle no problem. We can accommodate this as well.

Chances are that you won’t need every single service available as every person has different needs. Let us design a moving plan for you.

Full service with Eastern Connection Movers

Ready to start working on your customized move plan today? Give us a call and speak to our customer service representative right now at (484)461-8685 or fill out the contact us for your free quote today!

Experts say these are the best reasons to move now!

By |2022-06-10T17:01:42-04:00December 13, 2018|Resources & Tips|

Best times to move

Moving experts say now would be the best time to move if you have been planning for a while to do so. In the moving industry the movers have two seasons the ” Peak and the “non peak” season. For instance, if you book your move during the peak season which usually is from April to November the cost for your move can be much higher then if you book and move during the slow season.

Much cheaper to move during the slow season

Slow season is between November 21st to April 10th. At this time in which you can literally save hundreds of dollars on the service of a professional moving company These movers are looking to keep their crews employed during the slow season.

Moving company prices

Each mover creates a price for their client based on either the weight of the shipment or by the cubic feet of the shipment for long distance moves. Local services are priced by an hourly rate. These prices are a of a tariff in which each moving company has in their offices and is usually available for your inspection if you wish to view it.

Other helpful tips

Getting your cartons ready to move

1): Have all your boxes if you are packing your own labeled and ready to go on the day of your move.

2): Have if you can all of your cartons placed in one room in your residence.

Breaking down your beds and having clear pathways

3): Have all of your beds broken down and ready to go.

4): Make sure that all pathways in and out of your residence is clear so that your moving crew can have a clear path to the truck.

What to do with your animals during the move

5): If you have animals have them placed in an area where they are out of the way such as secondary bathroom in your home or at a neighbors home.

For more helpful moving tips click this link here and read how these tips can help you have a smooth and seamless move.

The absolute best proven way to stop moisture in your storage unit

By |2022-06-10T17:03:16-04:00November 26, 2018|Resources & Tips|

When it’s time to decide whether to rent a storage unit for that decluttering of your home or for your business a lot goes into your decision from the length of time you wish to rent it to the size you need to hold all of your belongings. One thing we never think about is what about any moisture in the unit.

Moisture is not easy to detect

Most professional moving companies that offer storage don’t know that there is any moisture in their units until a customer that rented a unit complained. Try these tips from a professional moving company how to prevent moisture from getting into your unit and to stop the moisture before the damage is done. In most cases it takes on average 24 to 48 hours for mildew to develop and it begins to spread by the spores in the air that leads to mold.

Steps to prevent moisture in your storage unit

Moisture is easily detected after the fact in part either by visual inspection or scent. Why wait for these to detect the moisture after the fact when these simple steps can prevent it.

Climate control is best

If the storage facility has climate controlled units it may cost more but it is worth the additional cost to have the climate control as it will prevent your belongings from being ruined.

Best to rent storage unit with electrical outlet

If the units have an electrical outlet obtain a dehumidifier and run that as this will keep any moisture out of your unit. Wrap any fabric furniture and bedding like mattress and box springs in shrink wrap.

Pallets on the storage floor

Place pallets down on the floor to keep your belongings off the floor and purchase a product that will prevent moisture such as a moisture stopper from a hardware store as well.

Article written by B. Rodgers for Eastern Connection Movers

Eastern Connection Movers Moves Furniture Up & Down Your Spiral Stair Case

By |2023-05-15T22:42:26-04:00November 12, 2018|Resources & Tips|

How to get a professional moving company to move your furniture up or down a spiral staircase on your moving day. We get this question from now and then in regards from customers whom are emailing us and asking how do we get our furniture up the spiral staircase in our new home we just purchased or how will your movers get my furnishings up the steps to my second floor of the home I just purchased?

The first question is to them is the first house your ever purchased that has a spiral staircase? Most all the answers are yes this is our very first home with these types of steps. The next question is is there any other stairs that go up to the second level other them the spirals? If the answer is no then here are some solutions that we as professional movers and from our website filled with many tips to have a solution to this problem.

First, if you do have small items that will fit up the spirals then get those items up first as this will be the easy part of the move and the least time consuming task for the move.

Now that you have the small items that will fit up the spirals it is time to move onto the task of moving all of those big items up the second level and we suggest that you hire a professional moving company for this task. The moving company at least the experienced ones will have the knowledge and equipment to get the big items up to your second floor.

If there is a balcony the movers can hoists all the items up there using a hoisting systems that will pull the items over the balcony and to the second level to move all items into there specific rooms. If there is no balcony then the other option would be to remove a window from the outside of the home and hoist all the big items up a hoisting system that is guided by a large extension ladder. If there is a first floor room with a flat roof on it is the best route to take to hoist the furnishings up onto a flat roof and then into a window.

For certain they will know and most likely to save you money if the home owner you just purchased the home from has hired a home contractor.

Moving item to or from a basement

Removing steps or installing them it’s recommended that your split the cost with the previous home owner. If there is an outside entrance like a door then use that entrance. Make sure that your moving company carefully blanket wraps all items that need to be hoisted to insure that your move is a good experience and that there is no damages to the furnishings nor the walls.

This article by B. Rodgers

Should you move this fall ?

By |2022-06-10T17:05:53-04:00October 23, 2018|Resources & Tips|

So, you are planning a move. But, you haven’t set the date. There is a good reason for that. You don’t know if this fall is the right time to do it and well, we are here to hep you make that decision and quickly keep on reading to come to the correct decision!

When do people usually move

Most people do their moving during the summer months and why? well, many people are moving do have children and moving during the school year really isn’t a possibility. Not for parents. That is the main true reason people move during the summer. Another big reason is the weather during the summer as it is warm. No one really likes to move when there is bad weather outside and we can understand why but, should you move this fall? the answer is yes! Don’t postpone the move for your relocation and move this fall! To postpone your relocation will get you nowhere it really really won’t and you know it. As you once realize that the time has come you should accept it. Getting out of your comfort zone comes with a great reward. So, step out of it, make the right choice and move forward! Moving isn’t as hard as it seems. Not if you have a professional moving company.

Now is the right time to move

Where to find a moving company you can trust and rely on? Finding the right mover can be harder than it seems and for many reasons. There are many moving companies on the market, but only a few of them are professional.

What do we mean by professional? well, you need to find a company you can trust and rely on when it comes to moving. The same goes even if you decide to move your business facilities. These tips will help yo make a good decision.

Comparing movers and online research

Online research and since you are already on this page, we believe that you are no stranger to an online research. The same goes for looking for a mover you can trust and you open your browser and type in these magical words. You will get a list of movers near you. All the research is now left up to you do to by comparing each different moving companies, their rates, testimonials, services and experience and all at once you do- you will know which ones you can trust.

Overview of a mover before you chose one

References from people you can trust can really come in handy. If you don’t really trust everything people are saying on the internet, and are determined to move this fall-you have one option left. What is that? Well, ask your family members, friends or even people that are close to you for advice as someone you know has moved in the past for sure. And if that person will be more happy to share their experience. Once you get more than one suggestion, you will be able to compare moving companies all over again. This time you will know which one to select for your relocation.

How to move this fall

Yes it can certainly rain, and the chances are and probably will. But, is moving this fall worth postponing? if you hire a moving company to take care of your household relocation, bad weather won’t be on the list of your problems. Not at all. So hire a mover and enjoy your time and space!

Star Early

Find a mover won’t cut it. There are still many things you will have to prepare for and for the best advice on moving and planning your move visit our friends at https://mozermoving.com

Moving advice and planning your move starts early and so plan as early as possible for a smooth relocation.

Mack a relocation plan and stick to it

Make a plan and even more importantly- make sure you really stick to it as it is so important for more than one reason. One of them being by delaying your move you will have a limited time before your moving day as it comes closer. The sooner you start the better off you will be. Little things can add up quickly and you will be finished sooner then you can imagine. The same goes with tasks & if you let them go unfinished. So, if you think that you can’t take care of everything by yourself, find professional help.

Packing

This task seems easy, but if you are planning to do a move this fall, know this one thing as it is more complex then it looks. Everybody has a lot of items in their homes and packing can seem like that mountain that you must get over. But, you can hire a professional moving company like our friends over at Eastern Connection Movers to help you prepare and pack your items for the journey. In reality the decision is yours and we advise to make it wisely.

Moving day and a new start

Enjoy your new beginning. Don’t let the nostalgia or stress effect your mood. We understand that moving is hard, but if done right with the right mover and early planning your move will be an enjoyable relocation experience.

Packing for college students

By |2022-06-10T17:06:41-04:00September 14, 2018|Resources & Tips|

Packing tips for college students

follow the advice of your experienced colleagues and pack efficiently when moving to college follow these packing tips for college students.

The photo above is a modern building with the word ” University “on the facade.

Moving away for college is a huge step in the life of the whole family. Everyone will get emotional when you start packing and especially if you’re leaving home for college for the first time. For certain there’s a good chance your parents will not be able to help you and will not be of any use in packing your belonging into boxes. However, no need to panic. With some few tricks, you can certainly get the job done.

First things first- the essentials

Put personal hygiene products like toothpaste, mouthwash , soap toothbrush in a separate practical carry along bag and keep it in a place where you can get to it.

Before you start filling the boxes with unnecessary objects prioritize the list of items you are taking with you to the college your are going to. The best way to do this is to get a box and place your essential items in it as these are the items that you will carry and have with you at all times during. As you’re moving long distance in most cases it would be wise to use a practical bag for the hygiene products such as:

  • Your toothpaste and tooth brush
  • Other hygiene products
  • Phone charger
  • Your important documents
  • Medications

Find out the details about your accommodations

The first to find out is if your accommodations are shared or not shared and if you have to share it’s recommended that you pack a bathrobe and a set of flip flops.

There are different kinds of dorms in a college. Depending on the arrangement within the facilities on the campus, you can decide which items you can do without or can’t do without.

For example, some dorms have their own private bathrooms while others have a communal bathroom that you need to share. If you must share a bathroom with others, it is a great idea to have those flip flops and a robe because you’ll probably have to walk down a hall to get from the bathroom back to your room. A great question posed to college students whom are freshman what type of furniture will be there for me as part of the accommodations and the best advice is you may need to purchase a clothes organizer with compartments and a comfy chair for you or for any guests that may arrive or stay with you. It’s a good thing to know these things while preparing to move. Don’t waste your money if you don’t have to.

Minimize your luggage

Even though it’s easier said then done, you really need to minimize the things that are yours in the dorm. When it comes to thinking about the available space, you’ll realize there’s no room for unnecessary items.

Minimizing is also important for your budget, especially if you’re moving long distance. But even when starting a life overseas you can still arrange your living space and stay within the budget if you stay organized well. You can contact your roommates to make arrangements with them when it comes to sharing items. As for your clothes, it’s a whole different story.

Pack seasonal clothes

The first is to pack seasonal clothes only and you can bring the rest during breaks. The hardest part of your packing will probably be to choose which clothes to bring and how many items overall. Girls are usually tempted to pack everything. However, there’s no need to do that as you can during your break head back home to bring the others you will need for the season. However, it’s different when it comes to underwear and socks as it’s a good idea to bring more because most college folks tend to do the laundry a lot less as they are busy with their studies.

Bedding and your electronics

The electronics that you use everyday are part of the essentials when you start packing for college. These little devices make your life a lot easier not only for your studies but also for you to keep in contact with friends and your family and here are a few:

  • Your cell phone
  • Lap top
  • Headphones
  • Extension cords
  • MP3 players
  • Flash drives

In addition to these, there are many other useful electronic gadgets that can help you with your studying and improve the quality of life while you’re in college. However, pay attention when placing these into moving boxes. Packing fragile items demands care and proper protection during transport. Inform your yourself of best ways to protect and pack fragile items before you start packing.

Bedding is another important issue when heading off to your college. You really never know what you’ll find in the dorm room and coming prepared is your best bet. Bring two pillow cases and a extra pillow in case you need it and two blankets and two sets of sheets so that when it comes time for laundry you can wash one set and have a fresh set for your bed. A sleeping bag is a good idea and can be helpful for inviting guests over.

Documents and prescriptions

Never forget to bring your important documents with you as you may need them. Also your prescriptions as well and you may want to transfer your prescriptions to the pharmacy near your college.

Don’t forget the following:

  • Driver’s license
  • AAA card
  • A copy of birth certificate
  • A copy of social security card
  • Bank Documents
  • Heath insurance card

Preparing for bad weather tips at your home

By |2022-06-10T17:08:05-04:00September 13, 2018|Resources & Tips|

We from time to time have some really bad storms in which there is bad wind, rain or snow or even ice storms. These types of weather can cause some bad calamities in which power is lost and you really have nothing to do but wait out the storm. Here are some bad weather tips at your home to prepare you for the worst.

  • Have an alternative way to supply electric power such as a generator which will power everything in your home except an electric stove. A generator of at least 8000 watts is highly recommended.
  • If you use electric to heat your home and you lose the electric it’s a good idea to have a wood or coal burning stove as this will heat your home and keep you warm while the power is out and you can cook on these types of heating devices. A Kerosene heater is another great source of heat as well but make sure you have plenty of fuel on hand to refuel it as you go along.
  • An outside grill is another great idea to have so that you can cook on it .
  • If a storm is coming especially a bad one such as a wind storm or rain it might be a good idea to park your vehicles inside your garage if you have one or park away from any trees in case a tree should fall at least it won’t crush your vehicle.
  • Make sure before a storm is coming that your gutters and down spouts are clear so that the water can run down them unrestricted so that you don’t have any flooded basements if you have one.
  • Prepare in advance for the upcoming storm as such to have all your important papers like home owners policy ready,car insurance policies ready and bank account info in a safe place so that if an incident happens you know where to find the papers to file a claim without having to look for them after the fact.
  • Make sure all your vehicles are fueled up in case you need them .
  • Before the storm arrives make sure you have enough food and bottled water to get you thru the storm.
  • If you wish to travel to relatives that are out of the area in a safe place then do it before the storm arrives.
  • Always make sure you have a radio that is operated by batteries to keep you up to date.

If after the storm you should need the services of a movers near me you can certainly hire the movers to move your items to a place to store them until repairs have been made to your home and are completed.

This article is by B. Rodgers for https://mozermoving.com

Eliminating Bees around your residence the cheap and effective way

By |2022-06-10T17:08:50-04:00September 3, 2018|Resources & Tips|

Cheap and effective way to kill bees around your home without breaking your wallet.

I recently have been having a real bad bee problem around my residence and of course with little kids in the home the bee problem must be brought under control by getting rid of them for good. My kids could get stung because these little pests find their way inside and that must no be. Of course with any be killer spray it is for outdoor use and must be used with caution especially with the children playing outside as we don’t want them getting anywhere near any bee killer. At this time of the year bees have been quite a problem and the stores are out of bee spray around me as I was told.

Starting Fluid is cheaper and more effective

So the best alternative for killing bees since the store is out of bee spray is the second best that is available at any auto parts store is Starting Fluid cleaner this most effective product will do the job around my home and yours for much less cost then going to the store to buy. The typical cost for three cans of starting fluid is around Nine Dollars as compared to one can of bee spray for Five Dollars. You don;t want anybody to get stung.

By B. Rodgers for Easternconnectionmovers.com

Relocating to your hometown-guide to do it right?

By |2022-06-10T17:09:26-04:00September 3, 2018|Resources & Tips|

Going back home

Relocating back to your hometown is never an easy task. In the time you depart, you will think that bit is easy and that you may go back for a visit but some us us go back to live as it is our real home. The home where you grew up and had friends or friends that still reside there. This in fact is nothing to feel sorry about.

No failure

This all doesn’t mean you failed of course not as there is no better place then home. You tried to give it a go in another place but it just didn’t work out as you planned. Now it’s time to get moving and pack your bags and head home where you are familiar with and your home town. Here you will gets some valuable insights on how to do the move successfully and from movers near me to help you successfully do this move back to that hometown.

Relocating back to your hometown can be easy

The relocating back to your old hometown has never been so smooth in these days. Some may be concerned and say things that and give their comments to others of why your are moving back.This is common among us all. The real reason why you are coming back to your town where you grew up in and had roots are for various reasons maybe for retirement or to be closer to your family or you just have missed the home stomping grounds.

Need to know how to pack for this move

Packing and getting ready for that move back to your hometown you first need a packing plan go to our moving and packing tips pages for help in how to pack for this move. You might be moving there temporarily or permanent however, most people whom are moving back to their hometown are moving back as their final move. Our information and our website is very helpful in your relocation.

As you age the much less reasons you would like any living in a big city.

We Americans as we get older many things are to change in our daily lives. Many thing that you enjoyed in your twenties and thirties are gone. You look back in those past years and try to figure out how you did it back then. A lot changes and we need to accept it. Moving back to your hometown seems to be more easy and comfortable to a lot of us.

Many reason why you are moving back to your hometown.

For many of us we have many reason and one absolute reason why we need to move back to our hometown. The choice is yours and nothing is going to prevent that move. We all have our own reasons why.

Retiring to your hometown

Heading to the town that we grew up in is the best choice for a lot of us. For many we have a lot of stories to tell about the life that we had while growing up. We realize retiring is the place in your life where you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. You don’t have a job to interfere with your daily life. Retirement doesn’t mean that you failed, no it just means that you are in the next chapter of your life.

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