Eva Johnson, Author at West Coast East Coast Movers

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Trading the Golden Gate for the Freedom Trail: Your Move from San Francisco to Boston, MA

Moving from San Francisco to Boston is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make — and a 3,100-mile relocation deserves more than a standard moving truck. At West Coast East Coast Movers, we specialize exclusively in long-distance coast-to-coast relocations, and we’ve built every part of our service around making yours go smoothly — from the first box packed in California to the last piece of furniture placed in your new Boston home.

How to Pack to Move In a Hurry

We all know moving to a new home can be a time-consuming task, but have you ever been in a situation where you wish you knew how to pack to move in a hurry? If you had to relocate in a rush, then you probably were. No matter if you got a new job or found a more comfortable apartment or house, knowing some useful tips will help you do it like a pro, so keep reading.

Celebrate a Long Distance Valentines Day

Long distance relationships are not easy at all, especially when there is a romantic holiday to celebrate. No matter if you’re physically apart from your loved one on that special occasion, that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be romantic and unforgettable. Plan your long distance Valentines day in a way that will make you feel like you are right in the same place as your partner.

Changing Your Address

When relocating there will be plenty of tasks on your to-do list. You’ll have a lot on your plate and one of the things to consider is how to change your address when you move. This is without a doubt one of the essential tasks you should tackle. To help you we present you with an ultimate guide on how to update all of your information and continue receiving important mail and packages without any misunderstanding with a postal service, government agency, or any other institution.

The Ultimate Moving to-Do List

If you don’t know how to start organizing your relocation and often ask yourself “how do I start preparing to move,” then you’re at the right place! We present you with the ultimate cross-country moving to-do list that will help you organize your household for relocation and save you from stressful last-minute preparations.

Tips and Resources on How to Move Safely

Did you know that the highest portion of accidents in America happens at home? The relocation process highly increases the risk of injury, so knowing how to move safely should be your number one priority. Aside from physical injuries, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic poses yet another danger to the health and wellbeing of Americans. Read on to find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

How to Pack Valuables When Moving

When packing and moving valuable items such as paintings, antique objects, priceless fine china sets, jewelry pieces, electronic equipment, family heirlooms, and essential or even irreplaceable documents poses a different type of challenge compared to packing and moving clothes, books, and furniture.

How to Pack Food for Your Move

Most movers find that packing the kitchen is the most challenging part of a move and because of this leave the kitchen for last. Before you decide that you would prefer just to throw everything away, use some of these tips to help you see what you should throw out, how to move the things you are keeping and what should be given away.

Cross Country Relocation: Moving Hacks

If you’re asking yourself “how can I make moving easier,” you’re in the right place. With some amazing moving hacks, you’ll remember with joy this relocation. We all know planning a relocation can be very hard and stressful. Gathering and putting your belongings into bags and boxes and then taking them out again is nobody’s number one activity. So, we put a guide with essential tips that will save you time and money.

Making Friends in a New City

It might seem that making friends in a new city is truly a hard piece of work, according to surveys reporting that three out of five Americans are lonely even without embarking on a journey such as cross-country moving. Having “no one gets me” as your final destination surely is not worth all the effort of turning your life upside down. You didn’t pack your entire life into boxes just for that. The goal is to find ways to connect with others on a more intimate level, to build social support you suddenly lack and have meaningful interactions in your daily activities.