Mayflower Moving

The Alamo City is more than just a historic site — it’s a vibrant, multifaceted city that draws scores of tourists and throngs of new residents every year. Once you’re settled here, you’ll quickly discover what San Antonio really is — a big city with an even bigger heart. This is a tight-knit community where roots run deep and cultures come together.

If you’re considering a move to Texas, make sure San Antonio is on your list. Learn more about this historic city below and all the Lone Star State has to offer in our Moving Guide to Texas.

5 Things You Want to Know Before Moving to San Antonio | Mayflower® Considering moving to San Antonio? The Alamo City can be the next home for you with its affordability, rich history and unique experiences for you and your family.

This is a city that marches to its own beat —the Lone Star State’s center stage. As the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin’s nightlife is like no other — 30 million visitors from across the country come to see the world’s brightest musical stars and hear the local acts destined to be the next big thing. But Austin shines bright in many arenas, from the creative to the economic.

If you think Austin might be your next home, learn about all the city has to offer and more about life in the Lone Star State in our Moving Guide to Texas.

Pros and Cons of Moving to Austin, Texas | Mayflower® Whether you’re planning to or just considering moving to Austin, our exclusive relocation guide has all the insights and tips you need for your move.

Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July! We hope everyone is staying cool while celebrating with friends and family.

While open floor plans do create a seamless flow between the living room, dining room and kitchen, they can also cause everything to blend together, making the space appear jumbled and unfocused.

If you’re struggling to create a feeling of flow and purpose within an open-concept space — or just want to divide a larger room into more manageable sub-spaces — here are some tips to make your open floor-plan work best for you.

Tips for Creating Space Separation in Your Home | Mayflower® Check out our tips for making the “wide open spaces” in your home feel more warm, intimate and functional.

Move Coordinators are the amazing people who oversee the entire move experience and ensure that our customers receive the level of service and attention they expect and deserve. We recently chatted with Caroline, a Move Coordinator for a Mayflower agent in Austin, Texas, on what a typical day looks like for her.

A Day in the Life of a Move Coordinator | Mayflower® Get a firsthand glimpse into a typical day for one of our Move Coordinators — in her own words.

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to those who served and sacrificed their lives for our country. We hope everyone had a safe holiday weekend.

Whether you’re getting ready to sell your home or just moving into a new one, the impact of strong curb appeal cannot be underestimated. With this in mind, here are eight simple ways to get your place looking its best without a lot of time or expense.

Quick Ways to Boost Curb Appeal | Mayflower® Does your home create a positive first impression? Check out our 6 tips for upping its curb appeal.

While throwing a housewarming party may seem like a heavy lift after the ordeal of moving, it doesn’t have to be hard. The question is, how do you throw a stress-free bash that helps you feel at home and start forming bonds in your neighborhood? With a few handy tips, it’s easier than you might think.

5 Tips for Throwing a Memorable Housewarming Party | Mayflower® Finally settled into your digs? Get some tips for throwing a memorable housewarming party at your new address.

Some people like to oversee a major home improvement project from a distance; others prefer to jump in and get their hands dirty. If you fall into the latter category, perhaps you’ve been in a situation where your enthusiasm is running high at first, but then peters out well before the project is even close to completion.

Let’s look at some of the most common reasons big DIY projects lose their way — and some solutions for keeping them on track.

How to Keep Your Momentum Going During a Big DIY Project | Mayflower® About to tackle a big DIY project? See our tips and tricks for keeping things on track.

Its National Moving Month and that means it's officially peak moving season! The more time and preparation you can give yourself, your loved ones and the moving companies, the less stress you’ll experience throughout the entire moving journey.

Flexibility is important, especially during summer season. If moving if in your summer plans, start booking your move with us and get a quote today!

Moving Quotes | Get an Online Moving Estimate from Mayflower® Ready to get moving? Begin your moving quote using our online tool! It's fast and easy! Click to start now!

Whether you just moved or plan on moving soon, making your house a home is no doubt top of mind. Regardless of your decorative leanings — minimalist and modern, transitional, contemporary or straight-up traditional — injecting warmth into your space is key.

Decor That Feels Like a Warm Hug | Mayflower® Want to inject some warmth into your space? Score some simple, thoughtful tricks to help make your house a home.

Of all the details you need to take care of in preparation for an upcoming move, the fridge may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, it's a task that requires some advance planning and a bit of elbow grease for using up the contents and minimizing food waste.

Here are some tips and tricks for getting your refrigerator ready for moving day.

Tips for Tackling a Fridge Clean-Out – and Move-Out | Mayflower® Of all the million and one details you need to take care of in preparation for an upcoming move, the fridge may not be the first thing that comes to

One of the more bittersweet aspects of the journey toward finding your new home is bidding adieu to the old one. So how do you say goodbye to your friends, loved ones and your old stomping grounds? Here are a few tips for doing it the right way, dialing down pent-up stress and emotions, and moving forward gracefully.

Make the Most of Your Farewells When You Move | Mayflower® Saying goodbye to the old neighborhood can be tough. We have six tips for making the process easier.

Even if you’re comfortably nestled in your “forever home,” chances are there’s still room for a few improvements. We've provided a few small tweaks that will take only a few hours to accomplish — but provide an “instant gratification” factor that may inspire you to tackle bigger projects down the road.

5 Weekend Mini-Projects to Transform Your Home | Mayflower® Check out five quick ways to make your home more welcoming without spending a lot of time or money.

Dodge Moving & Storage - Mayflower of Earth City, Missouri, received Mayflower's 2023 Move For Hunger Award at the UniGroups’s recent Learning Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri. The award truly distinguishes Dodge Moving and Storage as a company who continues to exemplify its dedication to fighting hunger in a big way and was presented by Move For Hunger’s Executive Director, Adam Lowy.

Dodge Moving and Storage has been part of the Move For Hunger network since 2014. The company remains persistent in providing a solution to one of America’s biggest problems, hunger and food waste. Through their partnership, Dodge has collected more than 27,000 pounds of food. This translates to providing nearly 23,000 meals to those in need.

In 2022 alone, Dodge Moving and Storage were able to collect 18,721 pounds (about the weight of a school bus) which translates to 15,601 meals. Congratulations and thank you for the generous contributions to our fight against food insecurity!

Dodge Moving and Storage Receives Mayflower Transit’s 2023 Move For Hunger Award | Mayflower® Dodge Moving and Storage of Earth City, Missouri, received Mayflower Transit’s 2023 Move For Hunger Award at the company’s recent Learning Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.

Our idea of "family" has evolved and what defines a “family” today is much more inclusive and diverse. Let’s look at some of the most significant issues most blended families with kids living at home need to address, as well as a few practical solutions to them.

Tips for Moving Into a Blended Family | Mayflower® Getting a blended family to “blend” can be a challenge. Here are six tips for making a smooth transition.

When you find yourself needing to plan and orchestrate a move without help from your network of family and friends, it can be overwhelming. Though it’s by no means an ideal situation, here are a few tips and tricks for making the experience as seamless as possible.

How to Move Without Any Help | Mayflower® Going it alone can be tough, especially when it involves moving. See our tips for organizing, planning and coping with moves of all sizes and types.

Daryl Flood Relocation and Logistics of Dallas, Texas, received Mayflower Transit’s President’s Quality Award. The award was presented by our President and CEO, Jason Mills, alongside Chairman of the Board Charles W. McDaniel at the UniGroup’s recent Learning Conference.

The President’s Quality recipient is selected from an elite group of Mayflowers’ top service providers. It is also based on quality service performance measured through the eyes of customers via post-move surveys.

Daryl Flood has been one of the top leaders in the moving and logistic industry for more than 40 years. From the directors, agents and van operators they all collectively strive for top notch customer service and exceptional deliveries.

Congratulations Daryl Flood!

Daryl Flood Relocation and Logistics Receives Mayflower Transit’s 2023 President’s Quality Award | Mayflower® DALLAS – March 20, 2023 – Daryl Flood Relocation and Logistics of Dallas, Texas, received Mayflower Transit’s President’s Quality Award.

Being a responsible adult isn’t always easy, especially during something as disruptive — and life-changing — as a long-distance move. Let’s look at some of the top things you are generally responsible for during a move and how you can juggle them all a bit more smoothly.

Tips for Juggling Life’s Responsibilities During a Move | Mayflower® You can’t put your life on hold during the moving process, so check out our tips for keeping things on an even keel.

Congratulations to Rudy Marquez, from Conser Moving and Storage, on being a Van Operator of the Month in February. After 32 Years as a UniGroup Van Operator, Rudy still enjoys meeting different people, facing a new challenge every day with the continuous goal of making every customer happy no matter their rank or title.

When asked about a memorable move, Rudy shared,
“I serviced a customer moving from San Diego to Connecticut. The home at destination was very old with extremely narrow hallways. It was a slow-paced, tedious process to safely make the delivery. The customer was so pleased that they took my crew and me out to an all-you-can-eat lobster dinner with their family. Two years later, they called me to request I move them again."

We appreciate your dedication to your customers, Rudy!

Is your car stuck outside while clutter accumulates in your garage? Here are three tips for making the most of the space you have.

Tips for Keeping Your Garage Organized | Mayflower® Three simple steps for transforming your garage from a “catch-all” to useful, uncluttered and organized space.

There’s an emerging trend toward multi-generational housing. It’s up to you to determine whether it’s the right decision for you and your family. We've compiled some of the factors you might consider when deciding.

What to Consider About Multigenerational Housing | Mayflower® Considering bringing your extended family together under one roof? Check out our tips and insights for making the move to a multigenerational home.

Ending a relationship is difficult – even more so when both former partners are in the process of dividing up the life they’ve shared together. Aside from the stress involved in the move itself, there are a host of details involved that are bound to dial up emotions and bring back memories, both good and bad. Here are some tips for making the experience as positive and stress-free as possible.

Tips for Getting Through a Move During a Breakup or Divorce | Mayflower® Moving out and moving on? Check out six tips for moving during a breakup.

Congratulations to Kevin "Troy" Box on being a Van Operator of the Year recipient. Troy drives for our agent Daryl Flood Moving & Storage and enjoys getting to see each job from beginning to end. We were able to recognize Troy's achievement at our recent Learning Conference!

Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed!

Mayflower Van Operator of the Year 2023: Troy Box

Our philanthropic partner, Move For Hunger, joined us at UniGroup's 2023 Learning Conference for a food packing event. With the help of our attendees and vendors, we were able to pack 500 meals that each feed a family of 4. That's 2000 meals that went to Operation Food Search!!

We're thrilled to have these opportunities to help fight food insecurity with Move For Hunger.

It's our pleasure to announce our first 2022 Van Operator of the Year, Eric Galioto, from our agent Hilldrup. Eric has been driving for us for the past 20 years, driving for Hilldrup for the past 10.

We're proud to have you on our team and we can't thank you enough for you dedication to safety and outstanding customer service.

Congratulations, Eric!

Mayflower Van Operator of the Year 2022: Eric Galioto

Learning Conference 2023 was full of celebrations - we celebrated our Mayflower agent's hard work, the future of our network, and just getting to be together! It was a great week with some riveting breakouts and agent panels as we worked toward our path forward.

We’re thrilled to be back downtown at St. Louis Union Station for annual Learning Conference networking with our Mayflower agents.

Is aging in place practical - or even possible - for you or a loved one? We've explored some of the pros and cons to help with your decision.

Pros, Cons and Resources for Aging in Place | Mayflower® Is it better to age in place or move to a facility designed for senior living? Check out the pros and cons of each option — and some resources to help you decide.

Congratulations to Ron Rossi from our agent VIP Transport on being named a Van Operator of the Month in December. Ron has been with VIP for 11 years and enjoys working with great people in the office as well as the type of work he does from artwork to the San Francisco symphony.

Ron says "Working with my wife and partner every day makes it a vacation everyday. San Francisco symphony is one of our best customers we work with going on tour with them is like being with family once a year."

Thanks for all you do, Ron.

Winter weather is unpredictable, to say the least, bringing with it another layer of complexity when it comes to a move. Want some tips on how to prepare your yard and home for a snowy move? You’ll find them here.

9 Tips for Moving When it Snows | Mayflower® Winter weather is unpredictable, to say the least, bringing with it another layer of complexity when it comes to a move.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!

Holidays can be tricky when you're in the process of moving and getting settled in a new place. We've got some ideas on how you can add some cheer to your home this holiday season.
https://www.mayflower.com/moving-tips/blog/celebrate-the-first-holiday-in-your-new-home?referrer=msem7&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog&utm_content=celebrate-the-first-holiday-in-your-new-home

Celebrate the First Holiday in Your New Home | Mayflower® The first holiday season you spend in a new home is always special. Here are 8 tips for making new memories and friends, too.

We'd like to congratulate Kevin White, from Sorensen Moving and Storage, on being named a Van Operator of the Month in October. After nearly 35 years in the industry, here's what he had to say,

"I know I'm bringing customers to new places for work, family, or new beginnings. I'm helping customers move to other side of the country and giving them the best relocation experience possible. Moving is stressful enough, making customers comfortable while we handle all their valuable possessions is just what we do."

We appreciate all you do, Kevin!

T'is the season for giving! Today is and we're highlighting our partnership with Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization that provides people with the opportunity to donate their food when they move.

Thank you to all of our participating agents that continue to work toward eliminating food waste during the relocation process.