George Moving and Storage Blog

Announcing that you’ve moved should be fun! I mean, everything up to this point has had to be so serious, so why not give your friends and family a chuckle with these hilarious moving announcement cards. Whether you appreciate a little dry, quirky or slap-stick humor – there’s an option from every...

When the coffee shops start selling pumpkin spiced lattes, that means that fall is around the corner. Pittsburgh is the perfect place to celebrate the colors and the change of season. Some of our favorite months include pumpkin, apple and fall festivals. For a list of some of the best fall festiva...

If you’re in the middle part of your decision and trying to decide which mover to pick, we wanted to lay a few things out for you to consider. And, not just from our marketing brochures, but from real people that have really moved with us. We think hearing it straight from the customer will help you...

Data by Zillow tells us a story about why people are moving or staying and it has a lot to do with family roots. Living closer to extended family is a higher priority for lower-income Americans. According to Zillow’s Housing Aspiration Report, when respondents were asked about the extent to which...

If you just moved, you might be wondering who lives in your neighborhood. It’s always a nice surprise to learn that there are families similar to your family close by. Maybe potential playmates for your kids? Someone to sip wine with on the front porch? Or maybe just some people to invite over for a...

As you consider your next move. Keep in mind there are some things to consider before hiring your next mover. At George we believe when our customers are informed, they can make better decisions for their family. 1.  We are All Created Equal: Movers come in many shapes and sizes – which means...

If you’re moving to Pittsburgh for a new job, you might be trying to figure out if you want to rent or buy. Both obviously have their pros and cons – but you might want to look a little closer at renting in Pittsburgh because of its affordability. In May, Zillow released a new survey that ranked T...

It’s summer time in PA, which means it’s time to enjoy the many greenspaces available in and around the city. We thought we’d do some research for you so that you could ensure you’re hitting up the best parks that the city has to offer. Here’s Trip Advisor’s list of best voted parks in the city and...

When you’re searching for a home, there are lots of things you SHOULD notice or things you DO notice. But, what are the things you can look over? It may take some vision and creativity to ignore these things, but it will help you be objective when home hunting. Walls – Paint and Wallpaper This i...

If you’ve just moved to the area or your partner’s job was the draw – you may be curious who is hiring in the Pittsburgh area. Thanks to Next Pittsburgh and some other key sites, you can stay up-to-date with some of the hottest job openings in the city. Be sure to save the below websites/tools and c...