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How to Avoid Moving Company Scams When Moving Long Distance

September 18, 2024
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Nick Valentino
Nick Valentino
VP, Market Operations at Bellhop
Nick Valentino handles day-to-day operations at Bellhop, ensuring our customer's moves go smoothly. When not knee-deep in moving logistics, Nick enjoys The Bachelor, Georgia Football (Go Dawgs!) and traveling. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
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Moving is complicated enough. You don’t need to accidently pick the worst moving company on the planet. Or deal with moving scams. Unfortunately, it happens. […]

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When Should You Start Packing to Move?

August 13, 2024
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Nick Valentino
Nick Valentino
VP, Market Operations at Bellhop
Nick Valentino handles day-to-day operations at Bellhop, ensuring our customer's moves go smoothly. When not knee-deep in moving logistics, Nick enjoys The Bachelor, Georgia Football (Go Dawgs!) and traveling. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
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You have your moving date. So, when should you start packing to move?  In this blog, we’re going to cover how many weeks before your […]

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How to Pack Your Closet for a Move: A Comprehensive Guide

July 30, 2024
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Nick Valentino
Nick Valentino
VP, Market Operations at Bellhop
Nick Valentino handles day-to-day operations at Bellhop, ensuring our customer's moves go smoothly. When not knee-deep in moving logistics, Nick enjoys The Bachelor, Georgia Football (Go Dawgs!) and traveling. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
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Moving is hard work, especially when it comes to packing your closet. Clothes, shoes, and accessories need to be carefully organized and packed to avoid […]

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How to Pack Lamps for Moving

July 15, 2024
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
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Lamps come in a variety of styles, each serving unique functions and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your home. From floor lamps to table lamps […]

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8 Things That Are Cheaper to Replace Than to Pack for a Big Move Bellhop Blog

How to Pack Chairs for Moving

July 9, 2024
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
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Moving is stressful, but packing your chairs doesn’t have to be. If you’re like most, you’ve got different shape chairs from your favorite home office […]

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How to Pack a TV for Moving 

June 6, 2024
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
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Moving can be a daunting task, especially when it involves delicate items like your flat screen TV. Ensuring that your TV arrives at your new […]

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How to Pack Paintings for Moving

June 4, 2024
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
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Moving can be a monumental task, especially when it comes to packing delicate and valuable items like paintings and pictures. Proper packing is crucial to […]

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The Ultimate Move-Out Cleaning Checklist for Security Deposit Refund

May 29, 2024
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
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One of the key concerns for renters is ensuring they get their full security deposit back after moving out. You need to be well organized. […]

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How Much Does It Cost to Move a Mobile Home

April 27, 2024
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
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Congratulations on your move! Owning a manufactured home offers moving choices single-family homeowners don’t have. The primary decision is to move or not to move […]

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Your Complete Guide to Shipping a Car to Another State

April 16, 2024
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
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When the time comes for relocating your car to another state, the logistics might seem daunting. But fear not — this guide is designed: Let’s […]

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How to Pack Jewelry for Moving

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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
Warren Sly
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Moving is a mix of emotions and tasks, but don’t let your valuable jewelry become an afterthought. Packing your jewelry with care ensures that every […]

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How to Move Across the Country as Affordably as Possible

April 4, 2024
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
Warren Sly
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Moving across town or long-distance can involve the same amount of work on your part. The added burden is the cost of the cross-country move. […]

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How to Pack Food for Moving

January 3, 2024
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
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I have an extra full pantry because I have issues about food. (It’s a long story). So, I was really challenged when I had to […]

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Moving Elderly Parents from their Home

November 29, 2023
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
Warren Sly
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There is no easy way to write about ‘moving mom or dad from their home …’ without stirring up emotions. Those simple three-letter words have […]

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How To Organize Your First Garage Sale

November 7, 2023
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Tyler Brown
Tyler Brown
Tyler has been with Bellhop since 2022. When not working on making moving experience awesome, Tyler enjoys biking through new cities all over the country, figuring out where his next meal is going to be, and fantasizing about where he might live next. He's currently in Richmond, Virginia.
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Are you overwhelmed by stuff you don’t need? Are your closets, basement, attic, garage, and storage sheds overflowing? Do you use everything you have tucked […]

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Is Climate-Controlled Storage Worth It?

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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
Warren Sly
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If you’ve ever put holiday ornaments or toys in an attic or crawl space, remember how hot and stuffy it was up there? Did some […]

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How to Move a Mattress | Bellhop Moving

How to Move a Mattress 

October 5, 2023
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Warren Sly
Warren Sly
Author at Bellhop
When Warren is not in Seattle, you're likely to find him in his campervan, headed to fishing, or exploring small towns in the south and west.
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In a survey done by OnePoll, they found that 45% of Americans believe moving is the most stressful life event. You’ve got 1,001 decisions to […]

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Moving Long Distance with Your Cat

March 30, 2023
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Tyler Brown
Tyler Brown
Tyler has been with Bellhop since 2022. When not working on making moving experience awesome, Tyler enjoys biking through new cities all over the country, figuring out where his next meal is going to be, and fantasizing about where he might live next. He's currently in Richmond, Virginia.
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Moving long distance with your cat can be a difficult and unpredictable process. Cats are sensitive creatures that require care, attention, and comfort to feel […]

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How to Move Saltwater Or Freshwater Fish to Your New Home

February 28, 2023
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Nick Valentino
Nick Valentino
VP, Market Operations at Bellhop
Nick Valentino handles day-to-day operations at Bellhop, ensuring our customer's moves go smoothly. When not knee-deep in moving logistics, Nick enjoys The Bachelor, Georgia Football (Go Dawgs!) and traveling. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
Nick Valentino
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You’re getting ready to move to your new home. It’s easy to figure out the best way to move your stuff. But how are you […]

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How to Pack China for Moving

January 27, 2023
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Nick Valentino
Nick Valentino
VP, Market Operations at Bellhop
Nick Valentino handles day-to-day operations at Bellhop, ensuring our customer's moves go smoothly. When not knee-deep in moving logistics, Nick enjoys The Bachelor, Georgia Football (Go Dawgs!) and traveling. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
Nick Valentino
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Your fine china has a special place in your heart. Maybe it is a family heirloom. Maybe it was given to you as a wedding […]

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