Company Blog: Allied-Alaska

It's a question that residents ask themselves almost every time they're preparing for a move—should I hire a moving company or a moving broker? And while hiring a moving broker may seem like a cost-effective option, it's not necessarily the best choice. In this article, we're going to tell you all...

Moving can be stressful and expensive. We often worry about protecting our furniture and valuable items, but our fabrics are usually the last thing that comes to mind. During a move, fabrics can become damaged or dirty. Therefore, it's important to learn how to prevent this from occurring in the f...

When you hire a moving company to move your items for you, you might think that they can move just about anything. Unfortunately, that is not really the case. There are different types of items that moving companies won’t move for various reasons, and if you don’t plan ahead, you might be stuck figu...

Are you nervous about your upcoming long-distance move? One thing that you can do to ease your mind is to take proactive steps towards ensuring that your move is a streamlined as possible—even when faced with unexpected challenges!  Below are some of the most common problems that can arise duri...

When you think of moving season, you typically think of Spring or Summer days, not the holiday season. The two don’t usually coincide. Still, there are some real advantages to relocating during the off-season of moving. For starters, housing costs are generally cheaper during the winter months. No...

If you're like most people, you'll be doing a fair amount of packing when you move. It's important to choose the right boxes for your belongings, or you could end up with broken items and a lot of extra work. Today, the experienced residential movers here at Allied Alaska will discuss some tips for...

If you're in the process of moving, you know that there's a lot to do. You have to pack up your belongings, get them moved, and get everything organized. One thing that many people forget about is storage. If you don't have enough space in your home to store all of your belongings, you'll need to fi...

Is your garage home to all the clutter that you never really knew what to do with? The good news is that you're in a familiar boat. Unfortunately, when it comes time to move, you'll need to find a solution for moving or disposing of all the clutter you've accumulated in the garage. Here are a few ti...

If you have genuine concerns about the safety and state of your home during and after a move, you’re not alone. A home relocation is taxing and could cause problems for key areas of your home, such as walls, floors, lawns, and the overall decor. To stop that from happening, here are some viable tips...

If a home relocation is on the horizon from your current residence, that’s not the only thing you need to think about. A move needs to be handled by a competent professional. But with many movers to choose from, you need to have the perfect strategy. That’s why asking the right questions and filteri...