Written By:  Linda Frosolone, Frosolone Interiors Ltd., Chicago, IL       The movers are coming in a couple months and a buyer still hasn’t walked through your door with a contract.  It’s time to start packing, but the ensuing disorder will undoubtedly disrupt the charms of your home.  This is a common [...]

You can always get a professional mover to come to your house and give you an estimate or survey that tells you how many cubic feet of household goods you have.  There are also various moving calculators on the internet (if you go to our home page, and view the [...]

Antique furniture is generally more sensitive and often more valuable than newer furniture so there are some tips to follow when placing such items in storage.  Following these rules and warnings can help preserve the condition of your pieces and help them hold their value. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY: This is [...]

Tips for “loading your own truck” is more “rules of thumb” than exact directions due to the fact that every household is different with different amounts and types of items.  However, there are definitely some procedures that if followed will make the process smoother and keep your items in the [...]

Moving artwork can vary between a simple self move and needing professionals.  Art size and type and move type can help you determine whether you can move the pieces yourself, you need furniture movers, or art moving specialists.  The next tips can help you choose the proper move option. First [...]

Whether using piano movers or doing it yourself, these are the steps to  move a horizontal or baby grand style piano. Use 3 men for a petite or baby grand, at least 4 men for a parlor, ballroom, or concert grand.  If the piano is going up or down flights [...]

Whether you are moving locally or long distance, we have covered many ways to save money on your move, you can check out this article or 75 Ways to Save Time and Money on Your Long Distance Move to give you some help when it comes to keeping a close knit [...]