Blackhawk Moving & Storage Blog

Moving from one home to another is a chaotic, terrifying and stressful experience. Adding this task to an already hefty day-to-day routine is enough to overwhelm just about anyone. However, there are ways to make it less daunting.

When you’ve just purchased a new home, adding the cost of moving into it can start to feel heavy. So you think, “Hey! Why not just rent a truck and do it myself?

Moving into a new home should be an exciting time. After all the strenuous moving is done, it’s time to start the more exciting task of giving your new domicile some personality. However, before you start buying any fancy artwork or stylish furniture sets, you might want to look into security.

The residents of Chicago have always loved the city’s Blackhawks hockey team. How could they not? With six Stanley Cup championships under their belt since their founding in 1926, this part of the “Original Six” NHL teams never fails to be a source of pride for Chicago.

Whether you’re moving or you just need to get some of that clutter out of your house, Blackhawk Moving & Storage has the affordable portable storage solution you are looking for. Our moving containers are structurally sound, and they can hold your belongings for as long as you’d like.

A good portion of a move is the actual transportation of your items. When you move with a van line, there are a lot of things that can happen during the actual moving process. Your items are loaded into a trailer and then a driver takes off with all of your belongings.

In the wake of the devastating tornados last week, thousands of families have been displaced, homes destroyed and lives been turned upside down throughout the Midwest. To try and help repair some of the damages, the charitable organization Move For Hunger has stepped in to lend a hand.

For the best chance of getting the moving dates you want, don’t forget to schedule your next relocation BEFORE the busy moving season. So what exactly is the “busy season?

It takes far more than a pile of boxes and a moving truck for a successful relocation. Every member of our Blackhawk moving team plays a key part in making sure your transition to your new home goes smoothly. Moving should be exciting—not stressful—and we help keep it that way!

For more than 30 years, Blackhawk Moving & Storage has been a leading agent for United Van Lines, one of the largest and most respected transportation providers in the industry.