What Happens to Abandoned Storage Units?

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You had a plan. You were going to rent the storage space for a few months until you had time to go through all of Gram-Gram’s precious lap blankets after you moved. Fast-forward nine years. Your move was a success, and… Continue Reading

Bright Lights, Not-So-Big Cities: Where Americans Are Moving

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Among today’s urban migrants, Austin, TX, and Riverside, CA, hold more appeal than New York City and Los Angeles. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 18% of people who moved last year—that’s 8.5 million people—traded one metropolitan area for… Continue Reading

Why You Should Move Before the Baby Comes. Or, Wait—Why You Shouldn’t

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I was 30 weeks pregnant and on my hands and knees, scrubbing out the empty fridge of the house we were leaving. My back hurt. My arms hurt. My womb hurt. My toddler pulled at my shirt, trying to get… Continue Reading

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Should I Move to my Vacation Destination?

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For some homeowners, short vacations aren’t enough and they decide that moving out of state to live in their favorite relaxing spots is the best solution. Living in a tourist area isn’t the same as visiting it for short amount… Continue Reading

When you Move into a Condo

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Condominiums have become an increasingly popular housing option in recent years, as some homeowners prefer to have access to amenities like maintenance over taking care of their own properties. Packing up a house and moving into a condo can be… Continue Reading

4 Steps for a Successful Move in with a Roommate

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Whether you choose to live with your best friend, significant other or a complete stranger, there are certain challenges you’ll face when moving in with a roommate. Sharing your living space doesn’t have to be difficult and you can eliminate… Continue Reading

The Real Cost of Renting A Moving Truck

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When moving a home or office on a budget, the first thing people usually forego to save money is hiring professional movers. A do-it-yourself move may seem like a simpler, more affordable way to go. But in reality the opposite… Continue Reading

Am I Suppose To Tip My Movers

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Are tips expected? In a nutshell, tips are completely optional. While employees in the moving industry do appreciate a thoughtful tip, our crew at Box Ox Movers in Austin Texas never enters a job expecting an extra tip. That said, if you… Continue Reading

Common Moving Supplies and Equipment

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Moving is a big decision and requires a lot of planning and work. Even if you are hiring a professional moving company, you will want to be sure you have all of the different equipment and items needed to make… Continue Reading

Tips for Hiring a Mover

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We would all agree that moving is one of those dreadful, pain in the butt things that we just have to grind through. Fortunately, there are a lot of great moving companies that can make life much easier through their… Continue Reading