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Declutter Your Garage Before You Move (good project)

Declutter Your Garage Before You Move When preparing for a move, many people ask: “Where do I even start?” The garage is usually the best place to begin. From holiday décor to old electronics, lawn tools, and sports equipment, garages quickly become clutter zones. When it’s time to move, that clutter can make packing overwhelming. After the holidays are over, …

MinMoves Moving Tips to Keep Your Pet Calm and Happy

Moving Tips to Keep Your Pet Calm and Happy During Your Next Career Move

Moving for a new job is exciting, but it can be stressful not just for you, but for your furry companion too. When a young transferee faces a state-to-state relocation, suddenly the questions pile up: How do I keep my pet calm during a long drive or flight? What paperwork do I need for an interstate move? How can I …

Apartment Moving Made Easy

How to Prepare for Moving to New Apartment

Moving to a New Apartment: Stress-Free Strategies Moving into a new apartment is an exciting chapter in your life, but the moving process can be daunting. As professional movers, we’ve seen it all and know that a smooth move is possible with a little preparation. Here’s our expert advice, along with a handy checklist, to make your first apartment move …

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Chicago Moving Services & Neighborhood Coverage

Chicago Communities We Serve: Expert Moving Services Across the City and Suburbs  Chicago is a dynamic city with wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. When you are planning a move in the city, these communities are all accessible to licensed Movers of Chicago. Local movers in Chicago must be licensed by the State of Illinois to service these neighborhoods. MiniMoves offers highly experienced …

Step-by-Step Packing Tips for Your Baby's Essentials During a Small Move with Your Young Family

Step-by-Step Packing Tips for Your Baby’s Essentials During a Small Move with Your Young Family

Moving with a baby? That’s a whole different level of packing! Between diapers, bottles, and nap schedules, making sure your little one has everything they need during a move requires some planning. But don’t worry—MiniMoves has your back! Whether you’re relocating across town or to a new state, these step-by-step packing tips will help keep your baby’s essentials organized and …

The best practices to follow when moving out of the country.

There are many reasons to work in a different country and it is an incredible opportunity that comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. Whether it’s for a short-term project or a long-term career move, several best practices can make your experience smoother and more fulfilling.  Embrace Cultural Understanding  Understanding the local culture is key. It’s not just …

Should you consider a move towards a smaller living space?

As the landscape of the real estate market undergoes seismic shifts, with home prices reaching unprecedented heights and mortgage interest rates hitting record levels, many Americans find themselves reassessing their homeownership dreams. In this era of financial constraints, the path to affordability seems to be paved with a deliberate move towards smaller living spaces.  Over the past half-decade, the average …

What to do After Moving Day

You may be wondering where to start

Finally, moving day has come to an end! It’s time to get your new place up and running. You may be wondering where to start. Here are some tips for what to do after moving day to make your transition go more smoothly: Unpack and organize your belongings right away; take the time to properly store items like clothing, books, …

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Moving vs. MiniMoves Comparison

Top Tips for Hiring Movers in Your Area

There are many moving options when planning a cross-country relocation, ranging from professional full-service moving to total DIY relocation. Each service type has its own value and lets you participate in as much, or as little of your move as your budget requires. Do-It-Yourself anything typically saves money but interstate moving might be the exception to the rule in 2022. …

Top 10 Tips for Moving with Kids

Follow these tips to make moving easy with kids

Moving your family, including young children, adds an additional challenge to state-to-state relocation. On top of the anxiety and stress about wondering how your children will adapt to living in a new place, the physical act of packing and moving your belongings while juggling parenting is stressful as well. There are some actions you can take to help alleviate the …