There’s no arguing the fact that moving can get expensive in a hurry. The average local household move costs well over $1,000, while the average long-distance relocation costs nearly $5,000. And those figures don’t generally include unexpected expenses that can pop up during the course of a household move.

Hiring a professional moving company to handle your move is one of the best ways to ensure your belongings are properly packed, secure, and protected. But your movers cannot pack or transport certain items according to federal law. These items, referred to as non-allowables, are things you must pack and transport yourself. But the best way to safely pack non-allowables isn’t always straightforward.

While most people are unpacking boxes of holiday decor, you’re packing up your entire house. Whether you’re relocating to the other side of town or across the country, preparing for a move during the holiday season is no easy task.

Despite careful planning and preparation, there's always the potential for complications during the moving process. Though it's nice to imagine a seamless, stress-free moving experience, the fact of the matter is that things simply go wrong, and sometimes, they're completely out of your control.

Summer is perhaps the most popular time of year to move in the Twin Cities, which means moving companies are in high demand. In fact, approximately 70% of all relocation occurs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which means you may have to fight for a spot on the moving company's calendar.

For the average household, moving day can be incredibly chaotic. Between packing, loading, cleaning, and a long list of last-minute to-do items, it's all too easy to let important — but easily overlooked — tasks slip your mind. And unfortunately, that often means inadvertently leaving things behind and failing to tie up loose odds and ends.

At Ace Moving & Warehousing, we know many relocators are surprised to learn there's a long list of items that movers cannot or will not transport. Below, we've listed seven of the most common, non-allowable household goods, so you can start arranging alternate transportation for these items as early as possible.

Moving with kids can be challenging, especially if your kids don’t really want to settle down in a new location. Beyond objections, though, moving with children almost always involves additional planning and preparation, simply because you have more stuff to transport.

If you’re getting ready to relocate, you’ve probably wondered whether moving insurance is something you should consider. Every year, thousands of underinsured relocators post negative reviews for items damaged during transport. Understandably, those experiences can make anyone feel nervous about trusting a moving company with their valuable belongings. Fortunately, though, when it comes to protecting your move, you have a variety of options. Below, our Ace Moving & Warehousing team discusses what you need to know to properly protect your move.