Guides
Moving advice from the people who carry the boxes.
Packing, planning, permits and pricing. Short, practical guides written by our crew leads.
![[object Object]](https://framerusercontent.com/images/FUq4bSAEbZ4RU6kUzTMD79XKDp8.jpg?width=2000&height=1325)
Packing
6 min read
How to pack a kitchen without breaking anything
Plates stand on edge, glasses go in cells, and the heavy stuff goes in small boxes.
![[object Object]](https://framerusercontent.com/images/FVUnJ0fXCwUAdHjDwcXlNRHM.jpg?width=2000&height=2000)
Planning
5 min read
What size truck do I need?
A rough guide from studio to four bedrooms, and why the planner usually knows better.
![[object Object]](https://framerusercontent.com/images/gCH2A1m84tTO8VscxddOKsBG0.jpg?width=2000&height=1326)
Planning
4 min read
Moving day checklist: the last 48 hours
Defrost the freezer, reserve the lift and keep one box of things you need tonight.
![[object Object]](https://framerusercontent.com/images/eUycV2yyzmsSWuGftiNno26hDQ.jpg?width=2000&height=1325)
Local
7 min read
Moving in Chicago: permits, parking and alleys
When you need a street permit, when the alley is enough, and who applies for it.
![[object Object]](https://framerusercontent.com/images/kNeEZRXzjIgD78kweh3SF5etW4.jpg?width=2000&height=3000)
Pricing
5 min read
How we price a move, and how to keep it low
Load, crew speed, stairs and travel. Here's what moves the number and what you control.
![[object Object]](https://framerusercontent.com/images/BqMx5Sh6cOk1MJ9ocYtEqk6Srk.jpg?width=2000&height=1500)
Storage
4 min read
Storage between leases: what to keep and what to sell
Storing a sofa for three months costs about the same as a new one. Some things are worth it.
Moving soon? Load the truck first.
Two minutes in the planner, a short video call, and your price is fixed. No pressure, no surprise fees.