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July 28, 2010
 Moving Tips
What Your Local Moving Estimate Means
When you obtain a Moving Estimate or Quote for a Local Move, it's important to understand what your estimate includes and what it really means. You can't compare quotes from competing movers unless you understand your quote fully and can be sure you are truly comparing apples to apples. What Your Local Moving Estimate Means
July 6, 2010
 Corporate Relocation - Employee Relocation
Portable Moving Container Packages for Lump Sum Transferees
Now Corporate Relocation managers have an exciting new option to offer Lump Sum and self-paid Transferees. United Van Lines has announced that United Mayflower Container Services offers a variety of moving packages from full-service to do-it-yourself that are attractive to Lump Sum and self-paid transferees. Corporate Relocation for Lump Sum Transferees
June 3, 2010
United Van Lines Safe Driving Award
diggins & ROSE United Van Lines Drivers
Congratulations to diggins & ROSE United Van Lines Continental Fleet Drivers Brian Egan, Tim Loehrer and Frank Ferris. All three of diggins & ROSE #1 Rated United Van Lines drivers once again proved they are the "BEST OF THE BEST". Award-winning United Van Lines Drivers
May 13, 2010
Elaine Vaillencourt, Residential Move Coordinator
Diggins & ROSE Moving Systems
 How to Move Electronics
Moving Your Electronics Safely
Before moving electronics, there are certain procedures to follow which will protect your systems from mechanical failure or damage due to normal physical shock, which can occur during transport. If the moving tips below are followed prior to moving, your electronics should arrive safely at destination. Moving Electronics
April 23, 2010
 Moving Tips
Moving with Children Part 2: Emotions to Expect Before The Move
Children have different concerns about moving at different ages. This 3-part blog series will cover different aspects of moving with younger children, and offer some helpful advice for making the transition as easy as possible. Moving with Children Part 2
April 8, 2010
 Home Sales are Hot in MA and NH!
It's Moving Time in Massachusetts and New Hampshire!
Home sales are hot right now in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Over the last three months we have seen a steady increase in calls, appointments and booked moves. In the last month alone, calls from homeowners have almost doubled. Home Sales Are Hot in NH and MA
March 30, 2010
by Jamie Smith, Residential Move Coordinator, diggins & ROSE
 Moving Tips
Understanding Moving Company Valuation and Insurance
Valuation and Insurance when Moving is one of the most misunderstood subjects. To help you understand this difficult and important subject and exactly what your options are, Diggins & ROSE Moving Systems, local mover in NH and Boston, and long distance and international moving agent for United, offers the following information prepared by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Understanding Valuation and Insurance when Moving
March 18, 2010
 Moving Tips
Moving with Children: Telling Younger Children About a Move
Children have different concerns about moving at different ages. For preschoolers and younger children (up to age 9) family is the center of their lives. They will be curious about moving, and may have concerns such as being left behind and getting lost. It's important that parents pay attention to those concerns and not treat them as trivial. This 2-part blog series will cover different aspects of moving with younger children, and offer some helpful advice for making the transition as easy as possible for children. Moving with Children
February 25, 2010
Kim Gue, Commercial Move Coordinator
 Office Moving
Do's and Don'ts of Office Relocation Part 4: The Office Move Itself
Previously in this Office Moving series you learned about the 9 most common Office Move mistakes, addressed the question of whether you are properly prepared to pull off a successful office move and learned how to complete early preparations for an office move.
Now we will address the office move itself with this detailed checklist of tasks you will need to accomplish or delegate. Office Moving Part 4.
February 12, 2010
Kim Gue, Commercial Move Coordinator
 Office Moving
Do's and Don'ts of Office Relocation Part 3: Office Move Planning Checklist
Office Move Planning
This detailed list will help you anticipate the steps involved in a typical office move. Not every step will apply to your situation. Carefully consider each step in the process and determine which of these you need to address or delegate to someone else. You will no doubt quickly realize that planning an office move is a huge and complicated task! Don't wait until the last minute to get organized. Office Moving Part 3.
February 11, 2010
By Elaine Vaillancourt, Move Coordinator
 Moving Tips
How to Move Plasma and LCD Televisions
Moving flat screen TV's, including LDC and Plasma televisions, requires special care. Due to their extremely high value and susceptibility to damage, proper packing and handling are top priorities. How To Move A Flat Screen TV
February 4, 2010
Kim Gue, Commercial Move Coordinator
Diggins & ROSE Moving Systems
 Office Moving
Do's and Don'ts of Office Relocation Part 2: Can you accomplish a successful office move?
Can you pull off a successful office move? The answer to depends on these factors:
• your experience with prior office moves
• your availability to manage a move and do your regular job
• your organization's tolerance for potentially costly mistakes Office Moving Part 2.
January 29, 2010
Kim Gue, Commercial Move Coordinator
Diggins & ROSE Moving Systems
 Office Moving
Do's and Don'ts of Office Relocation Part 1: Most Common Office Moving Mistakes
Will your office move go smoothly, or be an absolute nightmare? It depends. The most common mistakes made by office move managers are not caused by taking the wrong actions, they are the result of being blind-sided by issues you never knew to expect. Office Moving Part 1.
January 14, 2010
Elaine Vaillancourt, Move Consultant
 Moving a Wine Collection
How to move your wine cellar
Moving a wine collection? If your wine collection represents a sizable investment, there are precautions you will want to take prior to moving to ensure its safe transportation and protect yourself in the event of unexpected loss or damage to the wine. Moving a wine collection.
January 4, 2010
By Shaun Brennan, Move Consultant
 Moving Tips
Declutter before moving and save
Moving interstate? The single biggest variable in the cost of your move is the weight of your items. By decluttering before you move and reducing unnecessary weight, you can save yourself a lot of money.
Save money by decluttering before you move
December 29, 2009
by Jamie Smith, Move Coordinator, diggins & ROSE
 Moving tips
Local or long distance moving: Money-saving tips
Moving can seem like a daunting task. Whether you are moving across town (local move) or across the country (long distance move), it's expensive and time consuming. There are many ways to make small savings that add up...and a few ways you can save big. Money-saving Moving Tips
December 9, 2009
Richard Rose, President diggins & ROSE
10 Moving Tips For Winter
Moving in New England winter conditions
Moving in the winter? Today is our first day of true New England snow and a good time to discuss the challenges of a winter move in NH and MA. Snow, ice, cold and rain all make moving much more difficult. Here are 10 winter moving tips to make your local or long distance relocation go much smoother. 10 Moving Tips for Winter
December 8, 2009
by Mike Nutter, Move Consultant
 Packing Tips
Packing Moving Boxes with Gramma's China
Packing moving boxes with books and clothing is something many people are comfortable with. But when it comes to fine china and stemware, many people leave that to the professionals. Our professional packers at diggins & ROSE pass on some simple packing tips that can take the fear out of handling Grandma's Limoges china and allow people to safely pack many breakables themselves. Packing Breakables
November 24, 2009
 A Moving Thanksgiving
diggins & ROSE Movers deliver to Nashua Soup Kitchen
At a time when we are thankful for the blessings we have received, it is a moving experience for us at diggins & ROSE Moving Systems to again co-sponsor with Keller-Williams Realty the Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Nashua, NH Food Pantry. Moving Thanksgiving
November 23, 2009
 Portable Storage and Moving Containers
SAM becomes United Container Services
Portable Storage and Moving Containers are the hottest innovation in the moving and storage business. Diggins & ROSE is hot on the trail of this exciting new industry! On November 26 we will celebrate our 3 year anniversary as dealers for SAM Store and Move portable storage and moving containers in Hudson, NH, on the MA border. Along with this birthday celebration we announce two great changes and additions to our portable storage container business. Portable Storage Anniversary
November 12, 2009
 Cheap Moving
Do-it-yourself moving isn't always less expensive
If you've been thinking of moving, I'm sure you've thought about renting a truck and moving your belongings on your own. When you begin to examine the true cost of moving this way, you may not like the results. Cheap Moving
October 8, 2009
 Portable Storage Containers vs. Freight Containers
All Portable Storage is not created equal
When I speak to one of my friends about portable storage containers they often assume that all portable storage containers are pretty much the same. However there are some important differences that, as a consumer, you should be aware of. Portable Storage
September 30, 2009
Awarding-winning diggins & ROSE driver
Brian Egan - diggins & ROSE Driver is a 4th time winner this year!
Once again we are so happy to announce that Brian Egan has won the runner up position as United Van Lines Van Operator of the Month for Northeast Region Household Goods Continental. If you meet Brian you will know why he is such a winner for diggins & ROSE more
August 30, 2009
Brian Egan - diggins & ROSE Driver is a winner again!
After being awarded the top spot as United Van Lines Van Operator of the Month in May and Runner Up in July 2009, Brian Egan has once again won the Runner Up position for August as Northeast Region Household Goods Continental fleet driver. Congratulations Brian and thank you for your wonderful service!
July 30, 2009
diggins & ROSE Moving Companies driver wins Driver of the Month Award for United Van Lines.
diggins & ROSE again thanks our great driver Brian Egan who once again has won United Van Lines Continental Fleet Driver of the Month Award for Household Goods. more
July 8, 2009
 diggins & ROSE Moving Companies wins 2009 Best of Medford Award
diggins & ROSE Moving Companies, is proud to announce our selection for the 2009 Best of Medford Award in the Packing & Crating Service category by the U.S. Commerce Association. more
July 6, 2009
 diggins & ROSE places a new Portable Storage Container delivery truck into service.
In order to serve our Portable Storage and Moving customers, diggins & ROSE has place a third delivery truck into service delivering Portable Storage containers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Portable Storage Truck
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