O'Mara Moving and Storage Blog

Moving is a big investment of time and money. And the experience can be smooth, with the right help, or it can be a nightmare. This means that it pays to carefully vet your options when shopping for a moving company. But what’s really important? We asked some long-distance movers for their advice. H...

It’s understandable that when hiring a moving company to assist with a long-distance move, you want a quote that will help you get an idea of the cost. No one wants to experience the shock of receiving a bill that’s much higher than they expect, especially in the middle of a big move. The experience...

Planning a move? If you’re not hiring Northern Illinois long-distance movers, then you have a day of heavy lifting and hauling ahead. Even if you have a lot of help, it’s easy to overdo it and end up with injuries, such as pulled muscles, disc injuries, pinched nerves, and more. As you plan for your...

Moving can be stressful. Having a moving company charge high prices and give you a date that only works for them can be even more stressful. If you're facing the typical issues met with moving during the summertime, you should consider what benefits you might enjoy if you choose to move during the o...

Helping the community doesn’t always mean writing a check. Did you know that there are many nonprofit groups just down the road from you who accept donations? When you’re relocating and find yourself realizing that you have simply too much stuff, go through those extra belongings and consider whethe...

Moving to a new home takes a little bit of strategy and a lot of hard work. For most of your belongings, it’s pretty simple to figure out how to pack them in a box or even fit everyday furniture into the moving truck. But there are a few items that fall in the ‘large’ and ‘fragile’ category, present...

If you're planning for an upcoming move, there are a lot of items to consider. However, one item you may not consider is how your move may impact the environment. At O'Mara Moving and Storage, our Rockford long-distance movers are committed to reducing our carbon emissions and doing our part to redu...

If you are planning a long-distance move soon, you’ve probably anticipated some moving challenges in getting things done. But if you have fragile and expensive collectibles, transporting them safely can be a daunting task. Collectibles are valuable, and most of them hold monetary and sentimental val...

Some senior citizens may need to relocate later on in their life, sometimes because of retirement and sometimes to be closer to family. Whatever the reason may be, our team of Rockford long-distance movers at O’Mara Moving & Storage have experience helping senior citizens move and are here to gi...

Moving can be a very difficult event for every member of a family, even when you have a trustworthy Rockford long-distance moving company to make it easier. This is because it means leaving behind your home, community, and friends for an uncertain future. But there are a lot of ways that you can mak...