9 Sep

Are You Saving Money When You Move Yourself?

  • By: Doug MAUSHARDT
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Save Money, Move Yourself??? Whilst drinking my morning coffee today, I had an epiphany (fancy word for a profound thought). Why is it that people go the DIY route when it comes to moving? U-Haul, Rider, Penske, Budget, all seem to be the preferred go to route for the save yourself money DIY crowd. Why […]

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1 Sep

Oldest Companies in San Diego

  • By: Doug MAUSHARDT
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The San Diego Business Journal ranked the oldest companies that have operated continuously with locally based leadership and/or ownership. McCarthy Transfer & Storage is ranked #38. Established in 1919 hauling goods by horse and wagon, from the La Mesa Train Depot to East County; now serving customers’ needs from San Diego to all over the […]

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16 Jul

Moving within California (Local and Intrastate)

  • By: Doug MAUSHARDT
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When your moving within California… California Moving companies are regulated by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Household goods moving companies obtain permits from the PUC after showing financial and safety fitness. They must also prove to the PUC that they have adequate insurance and they are subject to criminal background clearance by the California Department […]

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17 Jun

Are you ready for move day?

  • By: Doug MAUSHARDT
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Your move is scheduled, the movers are coming but are YOU ready? The more you are prepared for the movers arrival the smoother your day will go. Tip 1: If it is not a piece of furniture put it in a box. Pack one room at a time, labeling each box with a description of […]

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15 Jun

How to Help Your Movers During a Heatwave

  • By: Doug MAUSHARDT
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Summer moving season is in full swing, but so is a severe heat wave. In fact, temperatures along the west coast this weekend are expected to extend well above the 100 degree mark in many places. Statistics show that most areas are experiencing temperatures between five and 15 degrees above the local average for this […]

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26 May

International Removal Guide

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International Moving Guide An international move is a complex process that involves strict custom rules and regulations. The process of finding a qualified full service international mover can be eased by making sure that your moving company is associated with The International Association of Movers (IAM). An international moving company that offers full service moving […]

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14 May

Your Move from San Diego

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Every customer has unique needs. The first thing to decide is how much of the moving work you’ll do yourself and how much will be handled by professional movers. If your employer is paying for the move you can take it easy and watch the professional movers do nearly all of the work. If you’re […]

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24 Apr

Shipping your car from a warm climate to a cold one

  • By: Doug MAUSHARDT
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Tips for moving your car from a warm climate to a cold one First and foremost, if you are moving from a warmer climate to a colder one, it is time to take a hard look at your vehicles and begin preparing it and yourself for colder weather driving. It is very important to have […]

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16 Apr

Which mover is the right mover for you?

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Which moving company is right for you? Choosing the right moving company to trust to move your most sacred belongings can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be a challenge if you follow these tips for moving in San Diego. There are a lot of imitators and fraudulent moving companies ran by someone with […]

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