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Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan

Ryan Carrigan is a co-founder of moveBuddha. With over a decade of moving experience, Ryan writes about the moving industry and moving advice. Ryan has been quoted in Consumer Reports, US News & World Report, Reader's Digest and more for moving advice.

Posts by Ryan Carrigan

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Moving to Costa Rica From the US

Moving to Costa Rica from the US certainly has a lot of benefits, such as lower housing and healthcare costs, beautiful beaches and forests, and friendly culture. These and other attributes consistently make it one of the most popular countries for expats. But an international move requires a lot of advance planning to ensure your […]

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How To Pack Shoes for Moving

Quick answer: The best way to pack your shoes for moving is to first sort and organize your footwear. This will make it much easier to box them up in a way that works for your move. Unlike your clothes, shoes can’t be neatly folded so they take up less space. And if you don’t […]

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How To Pack Clothes for Moving

Quick answer: The best way to pack clothes for moving is to plan ahead by paring down your closet and sorting your items by season and packing method (hanging vs. folded). We break down everything you need to know about how to pack clothes for moving — whether you do it yourself or hire one […]

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Moving Experience: Josh’s Move With Mayzlin Relocation

Josh, his girlfriend, and their two cats wanted to escape the heat and alligators in Tampa, Florida. So, the couple decided to move to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a bigger house and change of scenery. Ready to begin their new adventure, Josh just had one more glaring task to take care of before getting a […]

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Moving Experience: Kelly’s Move With Mayzlin Relocation

Newlyweds Kelly and her husband were eager to trade the swampy heat of Houston for the fresh mountain air of Denver. The duo was ready for a fresh start — there was just the pesky task of moving all of their belongings and vehicles to the Centennial State first. In exchange for a $500 moving […]

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Moving Experience: Gillian’s Move with U-Pack

How much elbow grease would you be willing to put in for a long-distance move? Eager for a fresh start and a job change, Gillian and her partner carefully planned a move from Charlotte, North Carolina, to New Orleans. The catch? They needed an affordable move but didn’t want to compromise on quality. At first, […]

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Moving Experience: Hope’s Move with U-Box & Clutter

Sick of living far from her family and eager for new work opportunities, Hope planned to move from Oakland, California, to her hometown of Waldorf, Maryland. She needed to move not just the contents of her two-bedroom Cali apartment but also her 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Hope is by no means a moving newbie. This […]

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Moving Experience: Melissa’s Move with Safeway

Project manager Melissa has seen some crazy projects in her time, but her interstate move from Wellington, Florida, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, definitely tested her planning chops. She needed to relocate so her daughter could live with her while attending grad school — plus, Melissa liked the idea of making a fresh start in a new […]

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Ship Smart Review (2024)

Here’s the bottom line: While Ship Smart isn’t an option if you’re moving the contents of a full-size home, it can be an affordable choice for small moves. And with a reputation for excellent customer service and customized packing of your items, you can count on your shipments to arrive at their destination in one […]

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