Foster Van Lines Blog

May is National Moving Month, and also kicks off the start of peak moving season. This period of time—between Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends, is typically the busiest time of year for moving companies in the United States due to the high volume of people relocating to new homes across the count...

Moving from one home to another is a very common experience for most of us in the United States—in fact, it’s estimated that the average person moves over eleven times in the course of his or her lifetime. As typical as moving might be, planning and executing a project doesn’t come easily for most p...

These days, there are mobile apps for just about everything—from apps for tracking workouts and diets, to grocery shopping, picture editing, event planning, and so much more. One of the most convenient apps you can find on the digital market for people searching for residential properties to buy, re...

Moving from one household to another involves a lot of planning —whether it’s a small household move or a large and complex corporate relocation. Packing is one of the most complicated parts of moving your home or business, and doing it right can take plenty of time and organization to avoid a poten...

Moving is an exciting yet challenging time, and this is especially true when moving with children. From breaking the news to the family that you’re relocating, to packing on a timeline and arranging the actual logistics on moving day—moving with the family takes plenty of time, patience, and organiz...

It’s the day that students long for and doting parents dread: college move-in day. Whether it is your freshman year or you’re moving back after summer break, careful planning and a little research will ensure a hassle-free experience. We’ve assembled some notes and college move-in tips for those f...

Whether you want to collect your security deposit or you want to be sure to leave your home in excellent condition for its new owners, protecting your home against damage during a move is important. From knowing how to protect furniture during a move to figuring out which packing supplies to use, Fo...

Whether you’ve been invited to a friend’s housewarming party, a small dinner party at a family member’s new home, or you want to welcome your new neighbors to the neighborhood, housewarming gifts are a wonderful gesture. At Foster Van Lines, we’re particularly fond of the tradition, after watching t...

Moving is no easy feat. Even seemingly simple chores, like packing boxes, can cause some real problems. Unfortunately, it’s the stuff you don’t think much about, like parking, that is likely to cause the biggest issues, especially if you’re moving into or out of San Francisco. If you’re moving any...