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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

683. American Auto Shipping review

American Auto Shipping Review: Costs and Services

Here’s the bottom line: If you need auto transport services as part of your next move, American Auto Shipping is an excellent choice. The ability to get an instant quote online with locked-in pricing, personal contact with your driver, and an array of value-added services make American Auto Shipping an easy recommendation if you need […]

Moving Experience: Gabriela's Move With Mayflower

Moving Experience: Gabriela’s Move With Mayflower

Gabriela needed help moving the contents of her two-bedroom apartment from Oakland, California, to Champaign, Illinois, in October of 2023. But this wasn’t Gabriela’s first rodeo. She had some less-than-great moving experiences in the past and wanted a reputable mover for her 2,100-mile relocation. After a lot — and we mean a lot — of […]

676. Moving Experience- Laurel's Move with Safeway

Moving Experience: Laurel’s Move with Safeway

Fashion aficionado Laurel needed to move from Saratoga, California, to Austin, Texas. She and her husband already had the bulk of their stuff — including an impressive shoe and handbag collection — in storage in California. Laurel spent a week researching movers on the moveBuddha site before choosing Safeway Moving for their quality service and […]

652. Marcel's Move with Safeway Moving

Moving Experience: Marcel’s Experience with Safeway

In the summer of 2023, Marcel and his wife boldly decided to move from Jersey City and relocate to the capital of the Lone Star State to be closer to family. Marcel planned this move for a year before finally taking the plunge. He scoured Google and Reddit to find the best mover, but once […]

668. Moving Experience- Joshua's Move with Safeway Moving

Moving Experience: Joshua’s Move with Safeway Moving

In June of 2023, Jersey boy Joshua planned to reunite with his partner in New Orleans — over 1,300 miles away. After an intense three-day search, Joshua hired Safeway Moving for his relocation. So, how did Safeway stack up? Joshua agreed to participate in the moveBuddha Better Moves Project to share the ups and downs […]

1-800-got-junk cost

How Much Does 1-800-GOT-JUNK Cost?

Quick answer: 1-800-GOT-JUNK prices by volume. This means the more space you take up in the truck, the more you’ll pay. To give you a ballpark estimate, the average cost of junk removal is $240. Need to get rid of some junk, and fast? 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is a junk removal company that specializes in hauling off […]

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5 Best Moving Labor Companies (Updated Review)

If you don’t want to use a full-service moving company but still need some moving help, hiring moving labor could be the right middle ground for you. Many moving container companies can provide the portable storage unit, truck, and a driver but you’re on your own when it comes to the actual heavy lifting. With […]

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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!

671. Car shipping discounts

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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