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Practical advice from Chicago movers: costs, timing, packing, high-rise rules and neighborhood guides for every city we serve.

local movingMoving With Pets in Chicago: Dogs, Cats and Moving DayMoving with pets in Chicago: how to prepare a cat or dog, the vet visit, rabies tag and dog license, a quiet room on…Nov 12, 202611 min readhouse moving services in chicagoHow to Move a Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer SafelyHow to move a refrigerator, washer and dryer: defrosting, laying a fridge down, how long to wait before plugging in, washer transit bolts and…Nov 12, 202612 min readpacking & unpackingHow to Pack a TV for Moving, With or Without the BoxHow to pack a TV for moving with or without the original box: wrapping, corners, keeping it upright, cables and mounts, the truck ride…Nov 12, 202610 min readlocal movingHow to Check a Moving Company in Illinois Before You BookHow to check if a moving company is legitimate in Illinois: ICC license and USDOT number lookup, real reviews, a written estimate, red flags…Nov 12, 202611 min readmoving laborRent a Truck or Hire Movers? An Honest Chicago ComparisonIs it cheaper to rent a truck or hire movers in Chicago? Three ways to move, what doing it yourself really takes, and when…Nov 12, 20269 min readlocal movingHow Long Does a Move Take in Chicago? Hours by Home SizeHow long do movers take for a 2 bedroom apartment? Typical hours by home size, how many movers you need, loading vs. unloading, packing…Nov 12, 202611 min readstorageWhat Movers Won't Move: The Do-Not-Pack List for IllinoisWhat will movers not move? Hazardous materials, perishable food, plants, guns, valuables and full dresser drawers: a do-not-pack list for a Chicago move.Nov 12, 202610 min readlocal movingChicago Moving Truck Parking Permit: How to Reserve the CurbHow to reserve the curb for a moving truck in Chicago: free courtesy No Parking signs from the ward office, CDOT tow-zone permits, timing…Nov 12, 20267 min readadditional servicesHow Much to Tip Movers in Chicago (and Is It Rude Not To?)How much to tip movers in Chicago: what customers commonly give per mover for half-day, full-day and long-distance moves, per hour, cash or app,…Nov 12, 20269 min read
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