As a Michigan resident, you have probably made the trip from Metro Detroit to Chicago at least once. Chicago is a very common travel destination for Michigan residents looking for a quick get away or heading out on a business trip. With only 281.4 miles in between the heart of Detroit to the heart of Chicago, its only about a four hour trip (of course if you miss rush hour). Maybe you enjoyed Chicago Land so much you are preparing to move and make it your new home. If so, wouldn’t you like to do so in just one trip?
Moving out of state, even a short distance like moving from Detroit to Chicago, can be a hassle if attempting to do so on your own. Preparing for a move in itself, regardless of your destination can be challenging. Besides packing there are many things that you have to get taken care of prior to moving out of Michigan. If you are moving your family, you may have to enroll your children in school, find new doctors, dentists, you may have to find a new job, or get all your utilities hooked up. To make the process easier our professional full service movers in Michigan can help you, starting with the very first step, packing. Not only do we offer great moving and packing tips, but can actually do the work for you as well.
Why turn a four hour move into a 12 hour move? Men on the Move can accomplish your long distance move from Detroit to Chicago in just one trip. Be sure to ask our moving professionals about providing you with packing supplies for your move as well. Get a moving quote now for your Detroit, Michigan to Chicago, Illinois full service out of state move.
Not moving to Chicago? Get information on tri state moves or long distance moves.
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Moving day is approaching, and you may have found that you are in need of some extra hands on the move. If you’ve never hired a moving service company you may be asking questions like “How much is this going to cost?”, “What is the difference between a licensed and unlicensed mover”, or “ Why not use this craigslist guy?”.
First off, we are going to strongly advise you not to use the craigslist guy, just for the simple reason that he probably isn’t licensed. Having a license for a moving company is important for you to the consumer because it ensures a few things:
In the past few years, there has been a skyrocket in complaints against unlicensed moving companies. Many sting operations to shut these illegal operations down (Here is an example story from New Jersey). From items getting stolen to unexpected price hikes, you need a company you can trust. For the Metro Detroit area, there is no better company to use than Men on the Move. You’ve probably seen us on highway helping someone with their move or heard about us on the radio. When it comes down to it, no one does it better than Men on the Move.
We also offer free quotes for your commercial or residential move so you can better assess your moving costs. Finally, we are fully licensed, insured, and always give our award winning service.
Happy New Year From Our New Livonia Location!
Men on the Move is proud to announce that we have completed our move to Livonia from Westland. Our new address is 12400 Merriman Road in Livonia, Michigan 48150. We are proud to now be apart of the Livonia community! Your favorite Michigan movers are moving to an 11,000 square foot facility to better accommodate our Wayne County customers.
Men on the Move is looking forward to offering new services for new local Livonia residents! Book your local move, long distance move, student move, or apartment move today with your trusted Michigan movers. Along with this new location, we will be offering indoor secure storage. We have storage areas you can rent with two different sizes either 10 x 10 or 10 x 15, your choice! Great for storing furniture, appliances, household items and much more! Reserve your storage area today!
With the new location, Men on the Move can service surrounding cities even faster than the already fast service we used to offer. So when looking for movers in Plymouth Michigan, you should look no further than Men on the Move. We have been servicing Plymouth for over 25 years and all our movers are very familiar with the area. Give us a call today at (734) 744-9547 or receive a free quote on your next move to Plymouth, Ann Arbor, Canton or anywhere in between!
Finally, the new Men on the Move location is on Merriman between Plymouth and Industrial Road.
Celebrate the holidays with Men on The Move. We are proud to have two locations in Michigan. Men on the Move is proud to service the Westland and Ann Arbor communities. The best part of the holiday is getting to share it with people of our community at local events in Westland or Ann Arbor. Listed below are three of our favorite events located in Washtenaw and Wayne County for the Michigan holiday.
Every year during the Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday, Hines Dr. gets converted into the Wayne County Lightfest.
The Wayne County Lightfest is the longest and largest light show in the entire Midwest! Over four miles of Hines Drive is covered with lights and other large Christmas decorations that the entire family will enjoy. The cost for entry is $5.00 per car. This event runs from November 20th through December 21, 2014. On Monday through Thursday, the show will be open from pm -10 pm. On Friday through Sunday, the hours will be from 6 pm-10 pm. Don’t miss out!
These are our top two event favorites in Ann Arbor. Festive Fridays will run every Friday from December 12 to December 19th. During this time in downtown Ann Arbor, there will be live entertainment and the stores will stay open later for Christmas shopping.
Santa in Kerrytown runs from December 6 to December 19th. This event is for all children who love Santa! Santa will visit every Saturday before Christmas from 10:00-2:00 pm. There will also be musical performances and other activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Men on the Move is a full service moving company that services all of Michigan. We specialize in local or long distance moves that are residential or commercial. Contact us today to get a free moving quote!
When preparing to move out of an apartment in Michigan we recommend giving yourself 6-8 weeks. Giving yourself enough time will reduce stress levels that come with apartment moving, and ensure that everything is prepared for your first day in your new home. If you do not have that much time, its okay, use this information as a guide for apartment moving in Michigan.
Begin your apartment moving preparation by creating a moving journal where you will keep notes 
or important information during your moving process. This is the time in which you will want to decide if you will be moving or hiring a professional moving company in Michigan. Plan your moving budget, if you are moving long distance, moving intrastate, or even moving interstate, and will be shipping items prior to moving, be sure to incorporate that into your Michigan moving budget.
Check with your apartment landlord to see how much notice is required before moving, also check with your new landlord to see any restrictions the complex may have on moving into a new apartment. Look into new school districts, begin the change of address process, and make a list of who you need to notify about your move.
Begin planning how you will arrange the furniture in your new home, this will help if you need to downsize prior to your move. Also, start gathering moving boxes or moving supplies.
Remember that moving companies typically charge based on weight and distance. Use your last 4-5 weeks prior to a Michigan Move to use some of your food, detergents, or other items that you routinely purchase from the store. If you have valuable items that you wish to not have on the moving truck, plan what you will be transporting or shipping. Begin packing your items and continue to make address changes if necessary.
Contact your hired moving company to make sure they do not have restrictions on what they can move. Look over your lease and see what types of cleaning or maintenance you must do on your current apartment to ensure that you receive your security deposit back if applicable.
Call your utility companies and schedule a day to have your utilities transferred to your new residence. This will ensure that everything is livable the day of your move and ready for you the first night in your new home.
Take time to confirm all scheduled appointments, meetings, or child care arrangements. Be sure to include a follow-up call to your moving company to ensure that there are no changes and everything is still on schedule.
Double check that everything around your apartment is ready for your move out inspection. Have a box of cleaning supplies handy in case you need to touch up or realize you missed something. Also, ensure that you keep a priority box out and accessible so that you have what you need for your first night in your new home.
If you have any last minute packing to do, do it. Be sure to do a walk-through of your apartment, turning off lights to rooms you have completed your walkthrough in. Also, turn off your thermostat and any appliances that need to stay in your apartment.
Before the moving truck leaves your apartment to ensure that they have your cell phone number and you have yours to keep contact in case something happens during transit.
When you arrive at your new home directly the movers in which room each box or item goes so that it is easier to unpack and set up your new home.
For more information be sure to check out our printable PDFs on moving tips for Michigan residents. Allow us to give you a quote for your residential apartment move in Michigan today.
Moving can be a large project. Moving with children can add to your moving stress because your child’s entire routine is disrupted. Learn how to make this transition for your children as easy as possible by following the tips below.
The best way to prepare your child for an upcoming move is to communicate and keep them involved. Let them know that the family is relocating and that everything is going to be alright. Children trust parents and depend on them to keep them in a loop with what is going on. If you are unable to take the children with you while searching, show them photos of homes. This will keep them involved throughout the entire process.
If you are moving a ways from your current 
location, you may have to switch schools or doctors for your children as well. Speak with your child’s current pediatrician to see if they have any recommendations to help with the process. You will want to ensure that you have enrolled your child in their new school. Do this prior to the move so that they do not have to miss much school.
When you bring your children to the new house, it is best that you have their room set up. Your child will experience feelings of loss by moving into an unfamiliar environment. Having their room set up when they get there, will help your child to relax and feel comfortable in their new environment.
To help you and your child adjust to your new environment, give your child a tour of the neighborhood including their new school and doctor’s office. If you have not already, make sure to secure their new daycare as well.
The trusted movers at Men on The Move in Michigan are committed to helping you make your move as nonstressful as possible. To make your move easy, we offer free quotes and moving supplies. Hire Men on The Move for your next move, because we are licensed, insured, open 7 days a week, and offer long distance moves. So contact us today.