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Are you a do-it-yourselfer looking for moving assistance? Read through this section and get some great moving tips from the pros at American Van Lines. Moving can get chaotic, but following some small but effective moving tips will reduce the chaos for a smooth transition to your new destination.

Moving requires its own language just as much as medicine or law does. However, if you’re dipping your toes into the world of professional relocation by hiring reputable movers, there are terms you’ll need to know in order to fully understand what’s going on with your move – and your bill. The following is a comprehensive list of terms you can check back to when you hear one pop up in conversation with your movers

Let’s face it: moving is hard. A lot of times it means leaving a place you love. A place where you’ve been happy and had good times. You’re leaving friends and comfortable routines.

It’s a major life change. Like changing jobs, ending a relationship, losing a loved one.

So how do you say goodbye? How do you bring this chapter of your life to a satisfying close– one that ends on a hopeful note?

Let’s start with a riddle: Why is moving during the summer like a beaver convention?

Answer: Because things tend to get a little busy. OK, make that dam busy!!

It’s like flying the Wednesday before Thanksgiving: a lot of people want to do the same thing.

OK, what makes summer a good time to move?

Say you’re walking along the beach one day, and you find a magic lamp. Out pops a genie who offers to grant you three wishes.

First you’d wish for a million dollars, right? Tax-free, of course. Then you’d wish for a lifetime supply of apple fritters— at least that’s what I’d do.

But for your third wish you’d say: “Please explain the difference between valuation coverage and moving insurance.”

We’re taking the coronavirus very seriously here at American Van Lines. We’re doing all we can to assure the safety of employees and customers.

Please be assured: we’re still up and running. Very much so. Moving is an essential business. People have to move for a variety of reasons, even during difficult times.

We’re committed to making that happen, while doing everything possible to preserve your health and safety.

It’s interesting— the Beatles wrote a lot of songs about moving.

And many of them seem to be about American Van Lines. Check it out!

We all try to save money in as many aspects of our lives as possible. Moving is no exception to the rule. People come up with the most creative ways to cut expenses, things like opting to sell your possessions rather than transport them or ask friends and family and offering to pay them in pizza. All of these are harmless ways to save on your move. Renting a moving truck is one way to save money that may also pose a danger under certain circumstances. American Van Lines would like to illustrate some of the most common dangers one may encounter while driving a rental moving truck.

So here you are, your move is over, your family has settled in, but you can’t help but feel like you’re forgetting something. Have you childproofed your home yet? If the answer is no, this may be a good a time to start securing your home so it’s safe for children of all ages to live in.

Moving to a new city is never easy and adjusting to the different elements of a new city could take you and your family some time. Differences in customs, entertainment and climate can be especially hard on kids who usually have a hard time getting back into the swing of things. As a courtesy to our customers American Van Lines would like to offer some great tips on adjusting to the weather in your new environment.