O'Mara Moving and Storage Blog: Moving Tip

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...

One of the most common mistakes made when moving by yourself is unintentionally damaging your floors. With all of the heavy furniture, large boxes, and odd-shaped items to move, you will need to ensure you take the proper precautions to make sure you don’t lose a deposit or have to repair a floor on...

Pictures and framed artwork can make your living space more personalized, friendlier, and cozier. When these pictures are of loved ones, special memories, of photos you’ve taken yourself—the sentimental value of these items can feel priceless.  If you are moving to a new home, it’s important to...

Moving to a new home can be exhausting—both physically, mentally, and emotionally. In fact, the more complicated the logistics of your move, the more stressful it can seem, especially if you’re moving with family members, long-distance, or even internationally. Another factor that can make a long-...

Saying goodbye temporarily to a seasonal property is a yearly routine for those who own a vacation home. However, as the weather changes and the temperatures start to fall, it is necessary to know what to do to effectively winterize lake homes, as failing to do so can lead to significant damages to...

Moving is a stressful time for a lot of reasons. One of those reasons is that you have to pack up every single thing you own, hand them to strangers, and keep your fingers crossed that everything arrives at the new place unharmed. Of course, the hope would be that nothing gets damaged, but when you’...

You should never go into a move with your eyes closed, and that’s especially true when it comes to long distance moves. A lot can go wrong when you move over 100 miles away from home! Our Rockford long distance moving company has been in business for over 150 years so you can bet we know a thing o...