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Moving into a new apartment involves more than just packing. Timing your move right can save you money, reduce stress, and give you better housing options. Here’s how to pick the best time to move into an apartment based on season, lease cycles, and your budget.

Hiring professional packers can save time and reduce stress, but the cost varies depending on your home size, packing materials, and moving distance. Learn what factors affect packing costs and how to estimate your total moving budget.

Protecting your carpeted stairs during a move prevents dirt, tears, and damage from heavy furniture or high foot traffic. This guide shares the best tools, materials, and techniques to keep your carpets spotless and secure on moving day.

Moving a wood stove requires careful preparation and the right tools to prevent damage or injury. This step-by-step guide explains how to disconnect, prepare, and safely move a wood stove during relocation.

Toiletries are some of the trickiest items to pack for moving because of leaks, spills, and fragile containers. This guide shares step-by-step methods, materials, and expert tips to pack your bathroom essentials safely and neatly.

Protecting carpeted stairs during a move prevents dirt, stains, and tears caused by heavy foot traffic and furniture. Learn the best materials and techniques to keep your stairs spotless and safe throughout the moving process.

Packing vases for moving can be nerve-wracking due to their fragile nature. This guide by Van Lines Move outlines five simple yet effective steps to safely wrap, cushion, and transport your vases without damage.

Every state has different legal requirements when you move—driver’s license updates, tax changes, insurance rules, and more. This guide breaks down every legal step you must take to stay compliant and fully establish residency in your new state.

After unpacking, piles of cardboard boxes can take over your new home. Learn 10 practical and eco-friendly ways to get rid of moving boxes — from recycling and reselling to donating and creative reuses.

Once your move is complete, piles of empty boxes can quickly take over your new home. Instead of letting them clutter your space, there are smart and eco-friendly ways to reuse, recycle, donate, or dispose of moving boxes. This guide explains practical ideas to manage your post-move boxes efficiently.

Peak moving season is the busiest and most expensive time of the year for relocation. Learn when it occurs, why it matters, how it affects prices, and how to plan a smooth, stress-free move with expert tips from Van Lines Move.