Blog: moving tips

What is Considered Long-Distance Moving?
Sometimes, life situations call for people to move long distances. Moving long distances could usually be seen as more difficult than other moves because they have to traverse larger territory, which means that packing and transportation are much more difficult than with a local move. But what is considered long-distance moving exactly? Understanding this could…

What Size Moving Truck Do I Need?
Firehouse Movers is a full-service moving company that is dedicated to helping our clients with all aspects of their upcoming move. When it comes to moving, there are many things that you need to consider. Whether this is the time that you take to gather all of your belongings, the amount of furniture that you…
How to Recycle Packing Materials
Moving is potentially viewed as wasteful, which is why it could be important for some who are more environmentally conscious to make sure that they conduct their entire moving process in the most environmentally friendly way possible. One of the most wasteful aspects of moving is the amount of packing materials that may need to…
Furniture Tie-Down Tips For Movers
Relocating involves a lot of planning, and one of the most important tasks is securing your furniture properly in the moving truck. As a Texas moving company, we understand the importance of keeping your belongings safe during transit. Firehouse Movers explains how to use furniture moving tie-down straps for a worry-free move using effective techniques.…
How to Move Heavy Furniture Upstairs
As one of the most experienced moving companies in the area, we understand that one of the most difficult parts of any move is the fact that some items need to be carried up and down stairs. On top of being an annoying part of any move, it could prove to be arduous and even…
Moving Within the Same Apartment Complex
Moving within the same apartment complex is a decision that many people consider when they want to stay in a familiar neighborhood after their lease is up. Whether it’s the convenience of staying close to familiar surroundings or the appeal of finding a more suitable living space, changing units within the same complex can be…
How to Get Rid of Bees
Some of the most troublesome pests that someone could deal with in their homes are bees. Bees make it hard to be outside and could even sting sometimes. Also, families with small children or delicate pets could also be interested in curbing their bee infestation because these members of the family getting stung by bees…
What Kills Bed Bugs Permanently?
If there is one pest that is extremely annoying to homeowners and families, it is bed bugs. Bed bugs are especially difficult to deal with, considering that they are very small, tough, and reproduce quickly. In fact, bed bugs are smaller than a pencil eraser, which makes the problem just the more difficult to deal…
How to Get Rid of Bugs in a House
An unfortunate reality about living in hot and humid locations like Texas is the fact that homeowners and renters will have to deal with some form of pest at some point. Our Dallas movers would like to point out that this is just a simple fact of life. However, there are some things that you…
How to Pack Drums for Shipping
If you own a drum set and will be moving soon, you may be wondering what you could do to ensure its protection inside of a moving truck and during long periods of transit. Chances are that your new drum set has cost you a lot of money, and you will be looking to protect…