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Residential Movers in Jackson Whether you’re relocating from Tougaloo to Belhaven, or from Mississippi to Montana, making a residential move can be stressful and intimidating. Fortunately, The Armstrong Company – Jackson is here to help. At Armstrong – Jackson, we are highly experienced residential movers. Trust our professionally trained crew to get you where you need to go without a hassle. Armstrong Values At Armstrong – Jackson, we are dedicated to providing top quality residential moving services to all of our clients. We have mastered the moving process, and are ready to handle every last detail on your behalf. We also strive to provide our clients with peace of mind. As such, all of our team members undergo background checks and drug tests to ensure that your home is in good hands. We pride ourselves on being residential movers that you can trust. The Armstrong Advantage At Armstrong – Jackson,...

Around nine million Americans live overseas, according to the U.S. Department of State. As countries begin reopening their borders to international travel, more individuals and families are considering relocations to foreign countries. However, international relocations can be complicated and they require significantly more planning than moves across the city, state or coast. If you are planning to move abroad, here are seven things you need to do before settling down in your new location. 1. Start your visa application. Immediately begin researching visa requirements for the country you want to move to. If you are relocating for work, your employer will need to help prove that you are the best person for the job to acquire a long-term work visa through the proper authorities. If you are temporarily relocating for school, you will need to apply to the appropriate consulate about three months before your program’s start date. Some student...

Clutter can add unnecessary dissatisfaction and difficulties to your everyday life — and your move. The New York Times reported that a growing body of literature is drawing a direct link between household clutter and mental well-being. As people age, frustrations with clutter tend to grow, leading to greater physiological stress levels. Moving offers a clean slate, allowing you to take stock of your possessions with fresh eyes. Before you start boxing up your belongings, set aside time to inventory your items and determine what you can leave behind. Not only will decluttering make packing easier, but it will also keep you from wasting valuable time, energy and money to move items you don’t need. Whether you are downsizing or just relocating, decluttering can make your transition more efficient and convenient. Not sure where to begin? Here are five places you can kick-start your cleaning. 1. Decluttering the Medicine Cabinet...

The Dallas-Fort Worth metro is one of the country’s hottest destinations for residential and commercial relocations. Since 2005, the Dallas-Fort Worth region has gained more than one million new residents, according to U.S. News & World Report, and it’s expected to grow by at least another 17 percent in the next decade. If you’re looking for a new place make a move across state lines, here are eight reasons why you should make Dallas-Fort Worth your home base. 1. Weather Unlike some of its neighbors, Texas experiences all four seasons, with warm summers, mild winters, colorful autumns and pleasant springs. Fort-Worth is known to have fewer muggy days and more rain than other Texas metros, making its year-round temperatures comfortable and its lawns lush. The Dallas-Fort Worth area also receives fewer inches of snow and more days of sunshine than the national average making it an ideal location to enjoy...

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, The Armstrong Company has prioritized ensuring a safe move during the COVID-19 pandemic by extending care to minimize risks for our employees, clients, customers, and service partners. The safety of everyone we work with remains our top priority, and we are committed to building trust and easing stress in our daily interactions. This has commanded a variety of actions that we continue to carry forward:  Encouraging team members to take proactive steps to limit exposure and spread of any illness  Advising employees, contractors and crew members with symptoms or known exposure to stay home  Enabling employees to work from home, as prudent  Asking additional questions of customers regarding COVID-19 diagnosis or exposure prior to any in-home service delivery  Advocating virtual move surveys to minimize in-person interactions  As we continue to monitor and adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, as...

As the winter weather settles in, the relocation rush is calming down — leaving you with the perfect opportunity to move without the hurry. A recent report found that, while 35 percent of people schedule their moves for summer, only 16 percent brave the winter weather. Tackling your relocation during the off-peak moving season can provide you with more available dates and competitive rates. Though convenient, a winter relocation is going to require different preparation than a summer experience. Here are eight things you should know about moving in the winter months. 1. Be Flexible With Your Winter Moving Schedule  Snow or ice storms can roll in quickly, so keep your eye on the weather as your moving day approaches. If your relocation partner hasn’t already assigned you a dedicated move coordinator, make sure you have an easy way to get in touch with a representative. Ask them about their inclement...

Key Takeaways Hiring residential moving services reduces stress and protects your belongings Full service residential moving companies handle packing, transport, storage, and more Armstrong offers flexible residential moving services tailored to Jackson homeowners Professional movers help prevent injuries and ensure a smooth relocation Local expertise from Armstrong’s Jackson team helps simplify every step of moving Why residential moving services matter Moving into a new home is exciting but stressful. Coordinating packing, heavy lifting and transportation on your own can lead to delays, damaged items or even injuries. Armstrong’s residential moving service helps you avoid these challenges with a trained team that manages every step for you. What you get with our full service residential moving company Armstrong’s team is experienced in handling residential moves of all sizes. Our movers know how to: Pack your home efficiently Protect fragile or high-value belongings Load and unload heavy items safely Keep your move...

Beauty may lie in the eyes of the beholder but, when it comes to defining value, professional movers have a formula for that. The moving industry defines high-value items as those worth more than $100 per pound. Anything from your great-grandmother’s antique china set to your new Gucci clutch may qualify as possessing extraordinary value. Moving companies use this phrase to demarcate which items require extra special care and attention when packing, transporting and unloading your belongings in your new home. It can be intimidating to entrust valuable items and family heirlooms to anyone except yourself, but the right moving partner can give you peace of mind by providing the assets and expertise to handle everything for you. These eight steps will walk you through the process of moving high-value items from start to finish. Before the Move: 1. Get an appraisal. First, informally inventory your home for any items...

Overview Marshall and his family have been corporately relocated more than 12 times. Most recently, his wife received a new job opportunity that necessitated a family move from Texas to Michigan, and to support the relocation process, they received a lump sum package from her new employer. When it comes to relocation packages, the majority of businesses today opt for lump sums. Research by Worldwide ERC® found that 71% of organizations use a lump sum program to help cover the costs of their employees’ moves. However, while lump sum packages may be the most popular, Marshall and his family’s experience shows that lump sum packages are not necessarily the most effective. The challenges of lump sum relocation packages By offering lump sum packages versus a comprehensive relocation package, you may be putting your employees and your business at risk, cutting costs at the expense of employee satisfaction, loyalty and productivity....

Moving into a newly constructed house provides an exciting opportunity to start fresh in an untouched space. You will be the first tenant to call it home, so you can completely customize it to your liking. However, a newly built home can also pose unique challenges to the moving process. Your house may not have all the finishing touches of a lived-in space, so it will be up to you to make sure it is ready for you, your family and your movers. Here are eight tips to seamlessly make this house your own: 1. Set up your utilities far in advance.  In previously inhabited homes, your utilities are likely already set up for you, and all you have to do is transfer the account and billing to your name. But with a completely new home, you may need to allow extra time for new utilities hookup. Start contacting providers...