When Should You Start Preparing for Moving Day? If there was one piece of advice we want to emphasize, it is to never wait too long to ready yourself for moving day. You can be the most organized person around, but chances are something unexpected will come up that will throw you off course. It […]
Read MoreTips for Moving Your Valuables What do you do with Grandma’s china and that big painting over the couch so that they get to your new digs unscathed? Here are some key tips: Make sure its covered Remember that no matter how careful you are in choosing movers, accidents can happen, boxes can be bumped […]
Read Morehttps://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc455.html Topic 455 – Moving Expenses If you moved due to a change in your job or business location, or because you started a new job or business, you may be able to deduct your reasonable moving expenses but not any expenses for meals. You can deduct your moving expenses if you meet all three […]
Read MoreGun safes are heavy, bulky and difficult to move. Depending on size, a metal gun safe can easily weigh over 300 pounds even when it’s completely empty. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your safe’s move goes smoothly and safely and your valuables are not damaged: Remove everything from your safe […]
Read MorePreparing for an out of state move Preparing for a move across country is half of the battle! Your first order of business is to begin cleaning, organizing and de-cluttering. Out of state moving is based on weight and distance, so why move things you don’t want or need? This process should take place at […]
Read MoreHiring an Ethical Moving Company Reposted from article at the BBB Moving is disruptive and stressful enough without adding to it by hiring an illegal and unprofessional moving company that are often referred to as “rouge” movers. These companies are usually “cheaper” but only in the initial sales pitch. Bait and switch is common with […]
Read More7 Reasons to Let the Experts Pack your Boxes Have you ever hired a professional mover? Have you ever let a professional mover pack your boxes? For some people the answer is, “Yes, wouldn’t do it any other way!” And for others? More to the tune of, “Are you crazy? I’d never let someone else […]
Read MoreMcCarthy Transfer & Storage is proud to announce a new look to our website. The new look of our site is very user-friendly, optimized for viewing on any device or screen size to fit a growing mobile audience. Located in San Diego County, McCarthy Transfer & Storage provides warehouse storage, local, long distance and international […]
Read MoreFollow these tips for labeling your moving boxes for your move It’s not a big secret that packing up an entire home can prove to be a truly overwhelming job. In fact, it’s one of those pre-move tasks where extra non-professional or professional help is strongly advised. In the end, should packing up all your […]
Read MoreSummertime Moving Moving during the summer is difficult to say the least. If you cannot avoid moving between May and September, try to keep your wits about you. If it’s at all possible, don’t schedule a move for the summer. From May 1 to Labor Day (the moving industry’s definition of summer), things go crazy. […]
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