Category: Moving Tips

11 Questions You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Ask Your Movers

Moving is stressful - there is no denying that! For many people, packing up and relocating their house ranks as one of the most stressful life changes. From the logistical challenge of organizing belongings (without misplacing the car keys, the… Read More

Merry “Allston Christmas” – September 1st Weekend in Boston

Christmas in September? While most people think Labor Day is the first holiday in September, we beg to differ. It seems unlikely, but for Boston movers, we celebrate our own unofficial holiday on the days before and after  September 1st.… Read More

Your Ultimate Summer Packing Playlist

You’ve set the date, you know your location, and you’ve secured your moving company. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to start figuring out your packing strategy. Looking around your home and seeing the volume of items you need to pack can… Read More

Preparing for Your Summer Move with Gentle Giant

Moving is an exciting time of transition for students and families. June has begun, and once the weather gets warmer, booking a summer move might be on your to-do list this year. Once you've picked a date and location, what… Read More

7 Tips for Office Moving

Gentle Giant is a full-service moving company, which means we service moves of all types, not just residential moves. We are more than happy to help with commercial moving, since we can make the transition easier for both you and… Read More

6 Ways to Prepare for Professional Movers

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from T-Square Real Estate Services, a local property management company located in Seattle, about preparing for professional movers. Even though finding a rental property in Seattle can be tasking and units are expensive, the city is… Read More

How to Manage Your Long Distance Move

Long distance moving is much more complicated than moving across town. Here’s what you need to know before your journey. 1. Book your move at least six weeks in advance. This will give you plenty of time to secure a reservation… Read More

Is Gentle Giant More Expensive Than Other Moving Companies?

When hiring a mover, most conventional wisdom dictates that you get multiple quotes and pick one in the middle of the price range. If you get a quote from Gentle Giant, chances are it’s going to be on the more… Read More

7 Key Home Buying and Selling Tips from a Realtor

We recently spoke with Boston-based Realtor Ryan Poitras of EPlace Inc. about how to make buying and selling your home as seamless as possible. Here are his top seven tips: 1. Wait to Spend Money on Large Purchases Even after… Read More

7 Key Mortgage Tips from a Broker

We recently spoke with Kevin Kuechler, a senior loan officer from Guaranteed Rate, about how to solve common obstacles in the mortgage process. Here are his top tips to make the buying and selling process easier. Keep an eye on… Read More