Matthew Copes

How Much Does 1-800-PACK-RAT cost? We break down the main costs that come with hiring 1-800-Pack-Rat and how it compares to other movers.

Will movers move things not in boxes? It really depends. Learn more about how to make sure you’re well-prepared when your movers arrive.

A grandfather clock is one antique you want to move with the utmost care. Learn how to carefully protect and prepare your grandfather clock for moving day.

Will a moving company move an ATV? Yup…no problem. Nearly all of the best moving companies will move ATVs, but you’ll need to get your machine ready for transport before they show up. Not particularly handy with wrenches? Fear not. It’s not that difficult. Let’s see how. But first, check out these helpful articles. Best […]

Packing bulky, light, and non-breakable items in trash bags can be a convenient and cost-effective alternative to cardboard boxes and totes.However, not all moving companies will move items packed in trash bags.It usually depends on – Whether you’re moving locally or long-distance What you intend to pack in trash bags Whether your driver or crew […]

Imagine this… You found the new home of your dreams. You hired a top-notch mover, spent weeks packing, and made tons of arrangements with schools, utility companies, and realtors. You’ve done everything right, but the evening before moving day, you flip on the nightly weather forecast. It’s bad news. An epic storm is headed your […]

Diehard moveBuddha followers probably don’t need any more proof that rogue movers and brokers are big problems. They are, and we do our best to expose them whenever we can. That said, tales of moving fraud continue to pour in from every state. And sadly, many consumers miss multiple red flags during the vetting process…if […]

“Good afternoon. Can you move and transplant a tree?”Call and ask a traditional moving company this question, and you’ll probably get a resounding “NO.”Yes, trees can be uprooted, moved, and transplanted in new locations.That said, most household goods movers won’t be able to help. It’s just not their area of expertise, and they don’t have […]

You’d been dreaming about that shiny John Deere zero-turn mower in the showroom window for years. Tempted by unparalleled lawn care and ease, you made the purchase. It wasn’t cheap, but it made your ratty lawn look like the fourth fairway at Pebble Beach. Now you’re planning a move, and that investment could be a […]