Tips to Help You Prepare for a Long Distance Move

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We are continuing our series of articles discussing strategies to help you prepare for your long distance move. Three Guys Moving is an established full service moving and storage company with both long distance and local movers. We’ve been in business for more than three decades and we are always happy to share tips that we’ve learned over the years. Our previous article discussed the importance of beginning to plan your move at least two or three months in advance and also developing a budget for your long distance move. Today, we will discuss two more strategies to consider.

Research Your New Location

Before your move, take time to research your new location. Learn about the best restaurants, shopping, entertainment, recreation, cultural events, etc. in your new city or town. This can help generate excitement about your anticipated move. Perhaps consider taking a pre-move trip to your new location to help you feel more comfortable and confident about your decision to move.

Purge Unnecessary Items

The cost of moving services is often based on the weight of your belongings or the amount of space they take up in the moving truck. So, it’s extremely important to purge unnecessary items before your move. Start by going through your belongings and sorting them into piles to keep, donate, or sell. Consider selling items on online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist to save money and make some extra cash.

Our next article will cover more strategies to consider as you plan your long distance move.

Three Guys Moving is a trusted full service moving and storage company with extensive experience in all types of moves. We have a 23,000 square foot climate controlled warehouse that is an approve storage facility for the US military. It is fully equipped and capable to handle your temporary storage needs. Our moving services also include piano moving. In fact, our piano movers are some of the best in the business! If you are planning an upcoming move, we can help ensure it goes smooth. Give us a call to learn more about the Three Guys Moving difference today!

Preparing for a Long Distance Move

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Planning a long distance move can be a daunting task, but with the right mindset and approach, it can be manageable and even enjoyable. Three Guys Moving is a full service moving and storage company with both long distance and local movers. We have extensive experience helping customers with their long distance moving needs. Our next series of articles will include proven strategies to assist you with planning a successful long distance move.

Start Planning Early

One of the keys to a successful long distance move is to give yourself plenty of time to plan and prepare. Ideally, you should start planning at least two to three months in advance to ensure a smooth and stress-free process. Breaking down the process into smaller tasks can help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed as you moving day approaches.

Create a Budget

Another important aspect of planning a long distance move is creating a budget. Begin by researching the cost of living in your new location and factor in expenses such as:

Full service moving and storage company estimated costs
Packing supplies
Travel expenses
Utility setup fees

Once you have a general idea of your moving costs, create a budget that includes a reasonable amount for unexpected expenses.

Our next article will include more tips to help you prepare for a long distance move.

Three Guys Moving is a full service moving and storage company with more than three decades of experience handling both long distance and local moves. Our moving services extend beyond just moving and packing. We also have a 23,000 square foot climate controlled storage space to meet your temporary storage needs. Piano moving is also one of our specialties with our piano movers being among the best in the business. If you are seeking a reputable and experienced full service moving and storage company to help you with an upcoming move, we welcome the opportunity to talk with you. Give your friends at Three Guys Moving a call today!

College Housing Tips

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Choosing college housing can be both exciting and overwhelming. However, taking the time to consider your preferences, budget, and other important factors can help ensure that you make a smart decision that will benefit you throughout your college experience.

Remember to weigh pros and cons, evaluate all housing options, set a budget, and pursue financial aid options, and always think about location, safety, and other essential amenities that will make your new home away from home feel like the right fit. Let’s take a look at two important steps to take in the process of choosing college housing.

Budgeting

Once you have decided on a housing option, it is crucial to examine the costs and create a financial plan. Make sure to factor in the rent or mortgage, utilities, Wi-Fi, groceries, and other essential expenses before signing a lease or agreement. You also may wish to factor in the cost for a full service moving and storage company to help you with your move-in, move-out, and storage if needed. Accounting for these expenses up front can help you create a realistic budget and properly manage your finances throughout the school year.

Exploring Financial Aid Options

Many colleges offer a range of financial aid options specifically for housing including scholarships, grants, and loans. Make sure to research these options and apply for them early. These options can help you alleviate some of the financial burden of college housing.

3 Guys Moving is proud to offer our expert moving services to college students. Our long distance and local movers alleviate the stress associated with having to move-in, move-out, and possibly even temporarily store some of your personal items. Speaking of storing personal items, since we are a full service moving and storage company, we have a 23,000 square foot climate controlled warehouse to keep your belongings safe. Don’t trust just any moving company. We have been in business for more than three decades. Give us a call to learn more about our moving services for college students today!

Types of College Housing: Making an Informed Choice

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There are many choices when it comes to college housing. While it is best to take time to visit the college and personally tour the options available, sometimes doing so is not possible, especially if you’re attending college far away from home. Regardless of what type of housing you decide on, it can be helpful to engage a full service moving company to handle the move-in and move-out processes. Let’s take a look at different housing options to consider and some of the advantages/disadvantages of each.

On-Campus Housing

Dormitories and residence halls are a popular choice, especially for first-year college students. They offer several benefits, such as affordable living costs, opportunities to meet new people, and easy access to campus amenities. However, they do have their downsides, such as strict rules and regulations, limited space, and some privacy concerns. Make sure to carefully consider all of the pros and cons of dorm living before making a decision.

Off-Campus Housing

Another popular option for college housing is off-campus apartments, homes, or shared spaces. Off-campus housing allows you to have more independence, privacy, and freedom over your living situation. It also allows you to explore different neighborhoods and choose a living situation that caters to your unique needs. You can live alone, with roommates, or find a housing situation that mirrors your personality and preferences. However, off-campus housing comes with a few downsides, such as higher rent, further commutes, and fewer on-campus amenities.

Our next article will offer some college housing tips as you embark on this new adventure.

Whether you choose to live on-campus or off-campus, your friends a 3 Guys Moving can handle the entire move from start to finish. Some moving companies aren’t willing to handle small moves, but we are a full service moving company that caters to all situations. Our long distance and local movers stand ready to help take the stress of moving off of you and ensure your move goes smooth. Best of all, since we are a full service moving and storage company, we are equipped to store any items you may need stored over the summer or in between semesters. Give your friends at 3 Guys Moving a call to learn more about our college moving services today.

How to Find the Perfect College Home Away from Home

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One of the most important decisions you will make as a college student is deciding where to live. The right housing situation can make a huge impact on your overall college experience. If you are struggling to find the perfect home away from home, fear not! We will explore some helpful tips to guide you in making the best decision for your unique needs and preferences.

Location, Location, Location

One of the most important factors to consider when choosing college housing your proximity to your campus buildings and other important amenities. Your first few weeks of college will be spent discovering your university and forming connections, so it is crucial to find housing that will allow you to access all of these opportunities with ease. You may also want to look for housing close to popular hangout spots or public transportation options.

Safety and Security

Another vital factor when choosing college housing is ensuring that the location is safe and secure. Consider factors such as crime rates in the surrounding area, nearby emergency services, and campus security measures. You could also check for factors such as well-lit and well-maintained neighborhoods, secure buildings, and presence of security systems.

Our next article will take a closer look at on-campus and off-campus housing.

Regardless of where you decide to live, one thing is certain. There are moving companies that you can engage to help alleviate the stress of moving. 3 Guys Moving is a full service moving and storage company that can not only handle your move, but we can also provide safe, secure, climate controlled storage space should you need to place some of your belongings in temporary storage. Our long distance and local movers have handled many college moves. Give us a call to learn more

about our full service moving company and our collegiate moving services today.

Helping Senior Parents Acclimate to Their New Home

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We are concluding our series of articles covering some ways to help your senior parents be able to better handle their upcoming move and acclimate to their new home. Our previous articles discussed the importance of helping your parents declutter and downsize and preparing their belongings to be packed, which should all happen before their local moving company arrives on the day of the move.

We also discussed gathering all essential documents in one place and developing a timeline for the move, including which day you want your full service moving company to arrive. We then touched on the importance of being there to help your parents unpack after the moving company delivers their belongings and also creating a calming environment inside of the home.

Today, we will look at more ways to help your parents acclimate to their new home.

Establish a Routine

Another way to help your parents adjust to their new home is by establishing a daily routine. This can include things like making sure they eat breakfast every morning, encouraging them to take walks around the block, and even checking in with family and friends via phone or video call. Having a set routine will help them feel more comfortable in their new surroundings.

Help Set Up Necessary Technology

If your parents are not familiar with technology, you may need to help them set up their devices and/or services in their new home. This could include selecting an internet provider and setting up Wi-Fi, showing them how to use a smart TV, and helping them download apps on their smartphone. Assisting them with getting connected can make their transition to their new home much easier.

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company with more than three decades of experience in the moving services business. Our long distance and local movers are passionate about what they do and dedicated to ensuring your move goes smooth. If you need specialty moving services such as piano moving, we offer this as well. In fact, our piano movers are among the best in the business. Give us a call to learn more about our full service moving and storage services today!

Helping Kids Adjust to Moving

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Moving can be a challenging time for kids. They may have to leave friends and familiar surroundings behind and could feel anxiety about the unknown. The thought of starting over in a new school can be daunting for many. Fortunately, there are ways to help kids adjust to moving and make it a positive experience.

The full service movers and packers at 3 Guys Moving have some tips to pass on to parents to help their children better adjust to their new surroundings.

Help Them Say Goodbye and Keep in Touch

One of the hardest parts of moving for kids is saying goodbye to friends and familiar places. It can be tough for them to leave everything they know and start fresh somewhere new. If you’re moving to a new city or state, help your child say goodbye to their friends in a way that feels comfortable for them. You might throw a going away party, exchange email addresses or social media information, or send them off with letters or postcards from their new home. Staying in touch will help ease the transition and make them feel more connected to their old life while they adjust to their new one. Once you have completed the move and are settling in to your new home, encourage them to reach out and make new friends in their new community.

Keep the Same Routine

Try to keep as many routines the same as possible. This will help provide some sense of stability during a time of change. Chores, homework time, bed time, etc. should remain the same and carry over seamlessly to your new home.

3 Guys Moving is a premier moving and packing company with experienced long distance and local movers and packers who stand ready to work with you. Not all moving companies have the experience, compassion, and knowledge it takes to get the job done right. The full service movers and packers at 3 Guys Moving work efficiently and treat your belongings like their own. Give your friends at 3 Guys Moving a call today.

Making Your Move Easier for Kids

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As a premier packing and moving company, our full service movers and packers have learned a thing or two about moving families with kids. We are continuing our series of articles covering tips to help make moving easier on your children. Our previous article discussed the importance of starting the conversation about the move as early as possible and making your kids an active part of the process. Today, we will look at a few more strategies to consider.

Assemble a Moving Day Survival Kit

Consider putting together a moving day survival kit with things like snacks, games, and comfort items to help your child get through the day. This can help ease their stress and anxiety, as well as keep them occupied as your movers and packers are hard at work.

Hire a Full Service Moving Company

Finally, consider hiring a full service moving company to take care of the heavy lifting on moving day. Full service movers and packers can take care of everything for you, from packing and loading the truck to transporting, unloading, and even unpacking your belongings. This can alleviate a significant amount of stress on the entire family.

Our next article will offer tips to help your kids adjust to their new surroundings.

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company with more than 30 years of experience helping families move both locally and long distance. Our full service movers and packers take pride in helping your move go smooth. Remember, not all moving companies are equal. We’ve been doing this a long time and know what it takes to get the job done right. Give us a call to learn more about the 3 Guys Moving difference today.

Finding a House That Becomes a Home

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A house is a building, but a home is a place of warmth, comfort, and contentment. At 3 Guys Moving, our long distance and local movers and packers understand that your “home” is more than a foundation, drywall, roof, and stucco. Our goal as your full service moving company is to make your transition into your new home as exciting, enjoyable, and stress-free as possible. If you are in the process of searching for a new “home”, this next series of articles is for you. We will be discussing some of the aspects that help make a house become a home.

Location

Location, location, location! You’ve heard this referenced before and it is very true, location does matter. It is important to decide what aspects you value to ensure your family feels at home. Do you like being near the beach? Close proximity to shopping? Living out in the country? Being centrally located in the middle of a big city? Living in an area with professional sports teams? Make a list of the attributes you and your family consider important, then narrow down your potential move to areas that meet this criteria.

Proximity to Family & Friends

Being in close proximity to family and friends is important to some people, especially those who enjoy entertaining. If you have an elderly loved one, that could also factor into your decision of where to move.

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company that has been helping people move into new homes for more than three decades. Our long distance and local movers also handle commercial moves as well. And, if you are a piano enthusiast, we handle piano moving. In fact, our piano movers are among the best in the business. If you are planning an upcoming move, we invite you to see why our full service moving company is one of the most preferred and trusted in Tampa Bay. Give us a call to learn more today!

What Services Does a Moving and Storage Company Offer?

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We are continuing our series of articles covering some of the services offered by a moving and storage company. Our previous articles discussed how most moving companies have movers and packers who will pack your household goods and disassemble and assemble your furniture. We also talked about the fact that full service movers and packers will load your belongings in their truck, drive the moving truck to your new home, and unload your belongings in the areas you designate. Today, we will look at more services typically offered by a moving and storage company.

Storage

A moving and storage company offers secure climate-controlled storage for those who are making an interim move, a temporary move, military move, etc. 3 Guys Moving, for example, is a moving and storage company with a 23,000 square foot warehouse that is equipped to meet any storage needs. It is also an approved storage facility for the US military.

Specialty Moving Services

Piano moving is an example of a specialty service that a moving and storage company may offer. In the case of 3 Guys Moving, our piano movers have extensive experience and take care of the disassembly, packing, transport, and re-assembly of these delicate instruments.

If you are planning a move now or in the future, 3 Guys Moving is here to help! We are a moving and storage company that has been in business for more than three decades. Our dedicated long distance and local movers and packers care about our customers and will treat your belongings like their own. Not all moving companies are equal. We invite you to experience the 3 Guys Moving difference today!

Tips to Help You Prepare for a Long Distance Move

Research Your New Location

Purge Unnecessary Items

Preparing for a Long Distance Move

Start Planning Early

Create a Budget

College Housing Tips

Budgeting

Exploring Financial Aid Options

Types of College Housing: Making an Informed Choice

On-Campus Housing

Off-Campus Housing

How to Find the Perfect College Home Away from Home

Location, Location, Location

Safety and Security

Helping Senior Parents Acclimate to Their New Home

Establish a Routine

Help Set Up Necessary Technology

Helping Kids Adjust to Moving

Help Them Say Goodbye and Keep in Touch

Keep the Same Routine

Making Your Move Easier for Kids

Assemble a Moving Day Survival Kit

Hire a Full Service Moving Company

Finding a House That Becomes a Home

Location

Proximity to Family & Friends

What Services Does a Moving and Storage Company Offer?

Storage

Specialty Moving Services

Contact

Email

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