One Step at a Time

When things get busy and time is scarce, it is easy to get overwhelmed, especially when it comes to your move to Dallas. The smallest hiccup in your plans can be enough to set you on edge and slow your progress. I know moving is stressful, and you want to get it over with as soon as possible. But slow down! During your move, take a few deep breaths and take it slow. Rushing can lead to injuries and costly damages if you mishandle your belongings. Here are a few tips to help keep you focused during a hectic move:

1) Have a Plan – Move heavy items first, when you’re more rested. Move boxes room by room, starting at one end of the house and making your way to the opposite end.
2) It’s Not a Race! – Don’t walk too quickly while carrying heavy items. Also, refrain from trying to lift bulky items without the help of another mover.
3) For best results, call professional movers! There is no substitute for experience.

 

Cure Your Home Storage Woes

Trash those moth balls for good!

A childhood memory recently popped into my head as I was thinking about how moving and storage processes have matured over the years. My family utilized our attic to store our winter clothes during the summer and vice versa. I remember pulling a favorite sweater out of a cardboard moving box, the pungent and medicinal smell of moth balls permeating each piece of clothing in the box. Yuck! It seemed like it took weeks to get the smell out.

While storage is easy and convenient at All My Sons, some of our customers prefer utilizing closet, attic and shed space for their storage needs. New products are now on the market and offer protection for your items, without the stinky moth ball smell. Here are a few tips to help keep your stored goods in great shape.

1) While moving boxes are great to use during your move, avoid using them for storage purposes. Purchase a few large, sturdy plastic bins that seal tightly to keep out air, bugs and dust.
2) Take advantage of vacuum sealable products. These space-saving bags let you use your vacuum cleaner to pull air out of specially-designed, durable storage bags. Your items stay safe and, in the case of linens or clothing, take up less space than traditional storage methods.
3) Choose your storage area wisely. Remember that your attic can reach sweltering temperatures on even a mild day in DFW. Candles, thin plastics and plywood can warp and crack in extreme temperatures.

If professional storage isn’t for you, the Dallas movers of All My Sons want to make your home storage as convenient, safe and easy as possible.

 

Start Planning for Your Summer Move Now!

As fast as time flies, your summer move will be here before you know it! Are you ready? Although summer is a couple of months away, now is the time to get your moving plans organized. All My Sons Moving & Storage has valuable resources to help you get started in the form of tools, tips and suggestions. Whether you need a head start on your storage or just a few organizational tips, our Dallas movers are here with four generations of summer moving experience under their belts.

To begin, organize the big picture of your move by asking and answering a few simple questions. Will I hire movers? Will I need storage? When will I move? Although it may seem obvious, picking a moving date is a great place to begin. This will allow you to plan your summer move down to the last detail…and the last hours! And as soon as you know your moving date, share it with your Dallas moving company. Although All My Sons works hard to provide all of our customers with the exact time that is convenient for them, we simply cannot be in four places at once! Scheduling your move with All My Sons as early as possible will hold your moving date and time and allow you to plan your move more efficiently.

Next, evaluate your storage needs. Walk through your home and write down a mental catalog of items you would like to put into secure storage.  Chances are, you’ll be able to estimate how much storage space you will need. Then, call All My Sons to arrange your full-service pick up, where our Dallas movers collect your belongings from your home and bring them to our secure, climate-controlled storage facility.

There are more tips on the way for your summer move. I hope these suggestions get your move off to a great start.

 

Hard-Knock Life for Dallas Movers

I had no idea what it took to run a successful Dallas moving company— and not only because successful moving companies are few and far between— until I started working for All My Sons Moving & Storage. The lives of moving employees, from the Dallas movers to the staff members and managers, are rough! Between the long hours, working holidays and not to mention all of the heavy-lifting, being a part of a moving company isn’t for everyone.

You have to have a heart for helping people, the patience of a saint and a sense of responsibility to succeed as a Dallas moving company employee. We look for all of these qualities when we carefully interview each Dallas mover and staff member we hire. Professional movers work in stressful environments that require a large amount of physical work, precision and expert knowledge. Freezing or 100 degrees, rain or shine, our Dallas movers brave the elements to bring expert services to our DFW customers. Unlike most of our friends, three-day weekends are our busy times! Holidays are usually spent on the job, which is an example of how All My Sons goes further to serve our customers.

If you hire our Dallas movers or any local movers in the near future, take the time to thank them for their hard work. Moving is a tough job, but someone has to do it! It might as well be the professional movers of All My Sons.

 

Your Fool-Proof April Move!

It's no joke that All My Sons is the BEST Moving Company!

This spring, don’t be an April Fool as you plan your move to DFW. The varying Texas weather can take its toll on even the most precise moving plans. In addition to some early April showers, we’ve experienced our share of extremely windy conditions these past few weeks in Dallas. Conditions like these can make your April move to Dallas even more difficult, unless you’ve planned your move with the moving experts at All My Sons Moving & Storage.

As you may know, All My Sons takes the time to fully train our professional Dallas movers, and that means exposing them to a variety of situations we find ourselves in as a Dallas moving company. IF you aren’t familiar with the fickle nature of North Texas weather, you will be! In a location where weather can fluctuate between extremes in the blink of an eye, our Dallas movers must be ready for whatever comes along—especially during an April move. Whether it’s protecting your belongings from an unexpected spring shower or buckling down during a windy day, your Dallas movers are here for you in any type of weather!

With All My Sons, you won’t be a fool during your April move to Dallas. We are your full service, local mover!

 

Move into Savings

Don't Cut Corners When it Comes to Your Move!

Many customers of All My Sons Moving & Storage are under the incorrect impression that moving with a full-service Dallas moving company means paying a full price. That is simply not true! Beside providing high quality services backed by four generations of moving and storage experience at a great value, our Dallas movers offer a fully-customizable moving process.

I’ve heard many friends and neighbors consider taking a do-it-yourself approach to moving, especially in these economically stressful times. While its tempting to jump into the nearest dumpster for spare boxes, or walk into your kitchen armed with newspaper to wrap your dishes, remember that our Dallas movers come to you with months of specialized training and often years of professional moving and storage experience. Leaving your fragile items to the pros not only eliminates the stress of moving, but it guards your belongings against the risk of damage and the costs of repairs.

Although our Dallas movers will never cut corners when it comes to your move to Dallas, we can provide a move that combines the advantages of a professional moving service with the flexibility of a do-it-yourself move. My coworkers and I will help you sort out the most important tasks of your move while providing helpful tips on what you can do to ease the costs of your move.

For a moving company in Dallas that cares about your needs, trust All My Sons Moving & Storage.

 

On Moving, Changing and Growing

Let’s not kid ourselves. This country is in upheaval. The economy is going bonkers, the unemployment rate is through the roof and things are changing – often for better, sometimes for worse. It takes a good head on your shoulders just to keep up!

When you’ve been around as much as All My Sons Moving & Storage has, however, you start to see a pattern emerge. The ebb and flow of this country is not only understandable, but necessary to its growth. And the pattern gives us faith, because we know that no matter how rough it gets, history tells us that we’ll bounce back up in time. We are strong as a country and as a people, and on behalf of your Dallas movers, we hope you will hold your head high for the brighter days that are coming.

Now, more than ever, you need the companies you do business with to provide flawless services while remaining stable, strong and capable. All My Sons benefits greatly from our four generations of moving and storage experience. My coworkers and I want to help uphold our friends and neighbors, and you’ll find helpful, money-saving tips to guide you through a move on this blog and at our All My Sons website. Though we’ve grown as a Dallas moving company over the years, there’s one thing that will stay the same no matter what. Our high-quality moving and storage services are here to stay, come rain or shine. Trust All My Sons to never cut corners, and you can lean on our strong Dallas movers when the going gets tough!

 

The Moving Estimate

So I’ve pointed out that All My Sons Moving & Storage asks a series of questions when we first speak to you in order to get an accurate picture of your moving and storage needs. The more details we learn, the more accurate your estimate will be. But All My Sons goes a step further when it comes to preparing for your local or long-distance move to Dallas. We provide thorough estimates conducted in your home by a seasoned All My Sons estimator.

What is an estimator, you ask? A professional estimator is an All My Sons employee who has gone through extensive training in order to deliver quick, accurate on-site estimates of your moving and storage needs. Our team of estimators works hard to make sure you get the perfect number of professional Dallas movers sent to your home on moving day. An All My Sons estimator also notes the combined weight of your belongings, which may indicate the need for an additional truck to ensure your move is efficient.

What steps do you take to get a professional All My Sons estimator sent to your home? First, call our office. My coworkers and I are here to answer all of your questions and determine the best course of action to ensure a hassle-free move to Dallas. In most cases, we can provide an accurate quote over the phone. However, the more belongings you have, the better the chance that an on-site estimate will benefit you. All My Sons will send a friendly estimator to your door at a time convenient for you. The estimator will walk through your home with you, noting the number of bedrooms and the contents of any storage spaces such as closets, the garage, and any independent storage structures such as sheds. The estimator will also note any high priority items such as pianos, large plasma TVS and pool tables. After this walk through, the estimator will give you either an estimated weight of your goods (which is later verified by weighing first the moving truck and then the goods in the truck minus the initial weight of the truck) or an estimate of how long your move will take. You’ll get a detailed description of the pricing so there aren’t any surprises like with other moving companies.

So there you have it. The estimating process is fast, easy, and will make your move to Dallas easier!

 

Expert Movers are Always Prepared

All My Sons is on the Move!

When you’re moving, you need a quality Dallas moving company that is experienced enough to anticipate your moving and storage needs and proactively cover them. I’ve moved enough in my life to understand how tough moving is, and how easy it is to let the details slip through the cracks! Between packing, notifying all important entities about your address change, cleaning and preparing your new and old house and the thousands of other tasks you encounter during a move to Dallas or beyond, it’s easy to let the details slide. That’s why All My Sons Moving & Storage has several safeguards established along the way as we plan and execute your hassle-free move.
When you first speak to me (or my coworkers), we’ll ask you a series of questions designed to make sure we get all of the details of your move, right off the bat. Not only do we establish the location of your current and future home or office, but we also nail down a time table that is convenient for you. Do you need our movers first thing in the morning? That’s no problem with All My Sons. We also gather information to make sure we send the right number of professional Dallas movers and the correct equipment. This way, our moving team has everything they need to provide an efficient, full-service move to Dallas.

We also get the most minute details of your home. How many bedrooms? How large is your garage, and is it used primary for storage? Do you have any storage structures onsite, such as a shed or workshop? Do you need assistance moving any vehicles? Do you own a piano, plasma TV or other sensitive item? With all of these details in-hand, our Dallas movers will be prepared before they even arrive at your home.
And because All My Sons is one of the most experienced professional moving companies around, we’re prepared for the unexpected. Our Dallas movers are trained to be flexible and ready for anything that comes along. So should you forget to inform us of your pool table or large fish tank, our movers will be ready to move anything carefully and quickly. Moving is our passion, and it shows with each move we complete.

 

A Second Helping of Your Dallas Moving Company

If there’s one thing I love, its tasty food. I love a heaping bowl of pasta, a skewer or two of shrimp and—most of all—a nice, juicy steak. In fact, many of us at All My Sons Moving & Storage are quite fond of Three Forks, a Dallas favorite when it comes to delectable steakhouses. Our Dallas movers and staff love Three Forks so much, in fact, that we come back again and again to treat our partners and ourselves to the delicious food!

Which brings me to my point. Few people, if any, will continue to visit a certain establishment or use a certain service if they are not satisfied with the product. It’s in our nature to continue to visit the places and use the services that make us happy and satisfy our needs. I guess you could say that All My Sons is the Three Forks of Dallas moving companies. I can’t tell you how many letters of genuine thanks I’ve read from customers who have relied on All My Sons time and again to provide quality moving and storage services for their local moves and long-distance moves. We even have one family of customers who have been with us for generations! We moved one lovely couple, and then years later our Dallas movers had the pleasure of moving their daughter into her new home.

As a staff member at All My Sons, it means a lot to me to have people notice the effort and hard work our professional movers put into each move to Dallas they complete. My coworkers and I feel like we’ve done something great when our customers find their move with All My Sons memorable enough to share with friends and family. Word of mouth has helped our little family business grow, and we are forever thankful for our wonderful moving and storage customers!