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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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New Home Essentials Checklist

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned pro, a new home checklist will help you make your new house a home. It has every household item you need for each room to settle in and return to normal, daily life!

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Car Shipping Discounts & Deals

Here’s the bottom line: Hiring one of the best car shipping companies will save you a lot of time and hassle, especially if you’re moving internationally, but it can get expensive. Car shipping discounts can help lower the cost. The auto transport industry charges anywhere from $600 to more than $2,000 for a single transport, depending […]

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Moving Experience: Allison’s Move With American Van Lines

In the summer of 2023, Allison, her husband, and their three cats moved from Weehawken, New Jersey, to Denton, Texas, for graduate school. Allison spent an entire month looking for the perfect mover. She got quotes from PODS, U-Pack, and Safeway, but ultimately chose American Van Lines because of their affordability and amazing reviews. Allison […]

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Best Car Shipping Companies (2024 Reviews)

Whether you’re moving across the country or to a new continent, you might want to bring your car with you. Some people prefer to buy a new car once they arrive at their new home, but shipping your car is a great way to avoid the hassle. We know that car shipping sounds like a […]

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5 Best Locks for Storage Units (Updated Review)

Using a storage facility is a necessity for many people. Whether you need a temporary place to keep your stuff as you get ready to move to a new house or seasonal storage for items like a snowblower and ski gear, a self-storage unit can make all the difference for keeping things properly organized without […]

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Moving Experience: Esmé’s Move with Clutter

Eager for a fresh start and to live closer to her family, Esmé made the big decision to move from Brooklyn to Detroit. Esmé planned the move two months in advance and spent nearly a month looking for the right full-service mover. She ultimately chose to work with Clutter for the 600-plus-mile move. Curious to […]

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Best Piano Movers (Updated Review)

Bottom line: We’ve reviewed 4,400 moving companies’ cost data, specialty services, and customer reviews to identify the best piano movers. The professional moving companies we selected are expertly trained to move pianos with care and handle your other full-service moving needs. Whether you own a Steinway baby grand, an upright, or even a smaller spinet […]

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5 Best Moving Trailer Rentals (Updated Review)

Here’s the bottom line: When it comes to smaller moves, moving trailer rentals are a great option. They tend to be more affordable than the best moving companies, and you can tow them behind your car or a moving truck. If you plan to go the DIY route instead of hiring professional movers, then a trailer […]

646. Car shipping questions

The Most Common Car Shipping Questions

Transporting your car is about a lot more than just moving it from point A to point B. You also need to keep your car safe, get it to your new home on time, and stick to your budget in the process. The easiest thing you can do is hire one of the best car […]

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