Foster Van Lines Blog

When you're planning to hire residential movers in the Bay Area, there are probably 1,000 things running through your head at once. And if you're debating whether to hire a moving company or moving broker, we know how stressed you may feel. In this blog, we'll break down some of the benefits of hiri...

It's the number one thing that customers are concerned about—how to make sure that their belongings stay protected during a move. For fragile items, packing bags full of loose paper and packing peanuts usually does the trick. But what about your fabric belongings? In this blog, we'll go over tips fo...

The truth is, there's no perfect time to move. Sometimes it's convenient, and sometimes it isn't—such as driving during the holidays. This is especially true if you're planning on hiring long-distance movers in the Bay Area. In this blog, we'll discuss a few tips for having a successful holiday move...

You never realize how much stuff you have until it’s time to pack up and empty a household. It never seems to fail that even during the final walk-through of a supposedly empty home, you find a few items left behind here or there. The whole process of moving can be quite challenging and starts in th...

The time has come for you to hit the open road and start a new chapter in your life. You are heading for your new home and looking forward to beginning the process of planting new roots, but first, you must get there safely. The more time you spend on the road, especially during long-distance travel...

Are you planning a household move and need help relocating your garage's items? Like most homeowners, you likely have an accumulation of tools and equipment in your garage. For a smooth relocation, it's best to know what to do with these items. As a professional moving and storage company, we have t...

​Any way you slice it—moving is a lot of work. Make things a little easier and keep your stuff safe by choosing the right box for each purpose. That’s right, there are multiple types of packing boxes each designed for a different purpose. Here, we’ll take a look at the different options to make the...

Two things that often go together but can pose a threat to personal safety is manual labor and high temperatures. The summer months are ideal for moving for many different reasons but that is also when the thermometer tends to top out, nearing triple digit readings. Stay safe with these tips from ou...

Once you start packing for a move, you may be surprised at the volume of items you own. Living in a home for a long period of time can easily contribute to a massive accumulation of possessions, and it may be stressful for you to mentally assign each of these items to a specific spot in your new hou...

Unfortunately, anytime you have to move all your furniture and belongings, there is a risk of property damage. And no matter how well you pack up your possessions, there's no way to guarantee that all your family's belongings will arrive in one piece.  However, many people don't realize that mo...