George Moving and Storage Blog

Any move to a new place, whether it’s local or across the country, typically involves all types of packing materials — from boxes donated by a friend or co-worker, to purchased wardrobes, to specialty crates. The excitement of finding a new home is often paired with a huge question in the end: What...

Aahhh, February. Whether it’s American Heart Month, Black History Month or National Snack Month that motivates you to connect with your special someone doesn’t matter. But what does matter is finding a few creative ways to celebrate and enjoy some quality time together with your significant other! T...

It’s no secret that Millennials, born between 1981-1996 (or some data experts even suggest between 1977-2004) now represent the largest homebuying segment in the U.S. They’re extremely tech-savvy, well-educated, multi-taskers who are also free-thinking and creative. Like previous generations, findin...

In the Covid era, more than ever homebuyers are utilizing online tools to find the home of their dreams. Which means that in a bustling real estate market, making your house stand out on a computer screen (or device) is critical in helping you move your home off the market. Not only that, but did yo...

Has the Covid-era and work-from-home scene gotten you to consider making a move? It might be time to think about moving to the Steel City. According to Moving.com, Pittsburgh has made their list of Top-10 mid-size cities, also known as the best second-tier cities in the U.S.A. What makes a mid-size...

One main criteria often mentioned by homebuyers in their search for a new home is finding a house in a safe neighborhood. But how can you tell if a certain neighborhood is the right fit for you? Here are 7 categories to help choose the best neighborhood for your next home: 1.  The schools. Whet...

Whether you’re looking to support Small Business Saturday, Shop Local for your holiday gifts and selfies, or merely want to enjoy some quality time in the Steel City, making it through this year is definitely cause to celebrate! The Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership has a series of events and activiti...

Trying to sell a home? Then you realize it’s important for homes to be current with the trend to pick a style that buyers will love. And if you’re buying or remodeling a new house, what are some decorating things to avoid? Here’s a partial list from Elledecor.com of what’s hot, and what’s not. WHAT’...

Whether you’ve just moved or will change your address soon, it’s always nice to save money for things that really matter. And what could be cheaper than FREE? Visitpittsburgh.com has compiled a list of their top 28 free things to do in the Steel City, from free Selfie views to free WiFi, but we’ve n...

Looking for a fun but tasty alternative to trick-or-treating this year? Maybe you’re in the mood for a fun date night idea, or simply wish to shop local and do some sweet searching on your own? Check out a gourmet chocolate shop or two. They’re great either in person or for ordering online! Accordin...