Movers San Jose (408)707-1722

Small town life certainly has its privileges. However, the potential for better work opportunities, a faster pace of life, and in some instances more culture, can lead many young adults to leave their small towns for a big city. While an exciting move, filled with the potential of many opportunities, it can also be a lot to go from a slower pace of living to one that’s a bit tumultuous, and even stressful. To help you determine if this is the right move for you, we’re sharing some tips on what you should consider before you up and relocate to a big city. #1 Research your potential city Deciding that you want to move to a big city is exciting! However, coming from a small town or suburb you’ll also want to make sure that you have an awareness to help you to better break down where you should live. Today, there are tons of resources like local blogs, websites, tourism boards, social media and more where you can better understand what life is like in your potential city. #2 Who d...

Moving while pregnant is an adventure! When my husband and I found out the exciting news that we were expecting a baby, our first thoughts were obviously to be beyond thrilled and extremely grateful. Can you tell? However, soon after the initial news that we were having a precious baby boy, we discovered a house for sale in our dream neighborhood, which then immediately prompted us to put our current house on the market. The sellers of our dream house accepted our offer and within 48 hours, we also accepted an offer on our current home, which we had lived in and loved for the past five years. All while we had planned to do nothing other than being pregnant ! This series of somewhat unexpected developments was a complete whirlwind and still has us looking at one another thinking, “Oh boy! What just happened?!” That was quickly followed by, “How are we going to do this?” Luckily, we managed to do it all. Yep, I accomplished moving while I was pregnant. Overwhelmed...

What do you do with used motor oil? U-Pack knows all about the do-it-yourself life — we specialize in DIY moving, and we know our customers do many of their own home projects and  vehicle maintenance . If you’re doing your own oil changes, you may be wondering what to do with the old engine oil, filters and containers. Because oil doesn’t wear out (it just gets dirty), it can be recycled and used again. The importance of oil recycling Oil disposal was common years ago, but as scientists learned about the environmental impact of throwing it away, several regulations were enacted to help avoid contaminating land and water. According to the  Environmental Protection Agency  (EPA), the used oil from one vehicle can contaminate over 1,000,000 gallons of water. Recycling removes impurities and makes oil usable again, and there are a few different ways it’s done. However, you don’t have to worry much about  how  it’s recycled. You just have to correctly ca...

Q.  I am about to close on a house in New Canaan, Conn., and my move-in date is flexible. What tasks are best done while the house is still vacant? A.  Buy a house, and finishing the to-do list can take months — or even years. While many chores happen in bits and pieces over the time that you live in your home, a few essential tasks should be done right away. Dispense with the disruptive ones before the moving truck arrives, and you will thank yourself later. So, where to start? Look no further than the front door, and change the locks. By now, the previous owner’s friends, neighbors and brokers may have copies of the keys. So make new ones. If you plan to install a home security system, do so before your valuables arrive. Get a certificate of installation from your security company to send it to your homeowner insurance carrier so you can get a discount on your policy. Schedule an appointment with your internet, television and telephone providers to wire your...

Sometimes when searching for a place to live, you don’t find the spot — the spot finds you. Such was the case for David Tresemer. The year was 1986, and Tresemer was looking to escape the hustle and bustle of burgeoning Boulder, CO. He drove 90 minutes in every direction and was eventually drawn to  an expansive spot a short drive from the city . “It’s so pure. It looks down on Boulder,” he said. “The land really just spoke to me.” With snowcapped-mountain views and creekside trails to explore, the 105-acre setting was so inspiring that Tresemer not only built his home here but also created a spiritual retreat for the community. The centerpiece is a 12-sided structure he calls the StarHouse, which serves as a nondenominational gathering space for everything from yoga to weddings to solstice celebrations. “We all tend to feel a little overwhelmed by what’s going on in the world, and it’s important to have a place to reconnect — for silence and a deeper connection,” ...

Attention all gamers! Grab your mobile device, head to the app store of your choice, and check out the “Mini Mover Mania” game from  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK ® ! While we are known as the “Movers Who Care®” and spend most of our time helping people move all across the country, we like to provide a little fun for our customers – especially the kiddos. The IT department at  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK ’s Home Office in Lansing, Mich., partnered with IT Capstone Experience students at Michigan State University to work on and  develop a game to keep kids occupied  and entertained during the moving process. Developed for children ages eight and up, Mini Mover Mania creates a virtual, fast-paced game setting centered around the moving process. This game is no walk in the park, either, and gamers will have to use focus and strategy to earn points and advance in the game. “Kids love games and  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK  loves kids, so adding Mini Movers Mania to the list o...