Moving Guides

Moving with Children, Pets, Plants, and Electronics

If you are trying to plan a move in or around San Antonio, it is easy to assume every relocation works the same way. Boxes go in a truck, furniture gets wrapped, and you end the day in a new place. The truth is that local vs long distance moving can feel like two completely different projects once you get into scheduling, pricing, and how much room for error you actually have. Getting clear on the differences early helps you avoid surprise costs, missed deadlines, and the kind of stress that turns moving week into moving month.

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Either way, it can be easy to overlook the impact that moving to a new house in a new city will have on those closest to us: our children, pets, plants, and home electronics including flat-screen televisions and computers.

Here is some advice to help you make these transitions as smooth as possible.

Moving with Children

Keep in mind that whatever the reasons behind it, moving represents a major change for everyone in the family. Fatigue and uncertainty cause emotions to run high and tempers to run short. Prior preparation will help your entire family better handle the stress that moving can create. Read more

Moving Pets

Making the right preparations before you move can minimize stress on your pets. This can be as important as the move itself — familiar settings are disrupted as furniture gets moved and belongings packed away. Read more

Moving Plants

First, keep in mind there are options to moving with your houseplants — consider giving them to friends, local hospitals, or libraries, or sell them at a yard sale. But years of loving care can be invested into our houseplants’ growth and maintenance, so if you do take them along, here’s some expert advice. Read more

Moving Home Electronics

We recommend the following procedures when moving your home electronics to prevent any damage. If you take these steps before moving, your components should arrive intact. Read more