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5 Steps for Moving into Temporary Housing

5 Steps for Moving into Temporary Housing

As if moving once wasn’t bad enough, now you need to move twice. Maybe the construction is not complete. Maybe you haven’t found your dream house. Maybe the old house sold, but the new one’s not ready yet. Whatever the holdup, let’s make this as easy as possible.To be happy and organized in your temporary home, here’s your new mindset: Move only what you would take to a hotel for an extended stay, plus basic furniture and daily household items. Put the rest of your belongings for the Big Move into storage or donate some to charity.

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Inaugural Make March Matter Campaign Raises $1.3 Million

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Inaugural Make March Matter Campaign Raises $1.3 Million

The inaugural Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Make March Matter™ campaign raised $1.3 million, the hospital announced Tuesday. The month-long initiative exceeded its $1 million fundraising goal thanks to 67 local businesses and corporate partners who rallied community participation to give in support of critical, lifesaving care for children in Los Angeles. Local businesses participating in this year’s Make March Matter campaign include: Home Depot, Los Angeles Clippers, Neiman Marcus, Nespresso, NorthStar Moving Company and Warner Bros. 

Coldwell Banker and NorthStar Moving Join Forces for 4th Annual Food Drive to Feed Hungry Kids

Coldwell Banker and NorthStar Moving Join Forces for 4th Annual Food Drive to Feed Hungry Kids

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and NorthStar Moving® Company has teamed up once again for their fourth annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing!” food drive to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange County.“We are thrilled to be working with NorthStar Moving again this year for this worthy cause,” said Jeff Culbertson, Executive Vice President, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. “NorthStar Moving has been a great partner through our Concierge® program over the years and we are excited to continue the partnership as we give back to our local community.”  

NorthStar Moving and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Join Forces for 4th Annual Food Drive to Feed Hungry Kids

NorthStar Moving and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Join Forces for 4th Annual Food Drive to Feed Hungry Kids

NorthStar Moving’s Let’s Send Hunger Packing Food Drive assists hungry children while school is out this summer; Bring your food donations to LA & Orange County Coldwell Banker officesLOS ANGELES, April 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has teamed up once again with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for their fourth annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing!” food drive to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange County.The 2016 food drive kicks off May 2 and runs through June 17. Donations will be accepted at 28 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices. The Los Angeles County Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices’ donations will benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Orange County offices’ donations will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. The Coldwell Banker® offices will be competing against one another to raise the most food donations. NorthStar … Continued

Claire’s Place Foundation Elects Laura McHolm as New Chairman of the Board

Claire’s Place Foundation Elects Laura McHolm as New Chairman of the Board

Philanthropist & NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Leads Foundation Dedicated to Children Living with Cystic FibrosisLOS ANGELES, April 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Claire’s Place Foundation, a non-profit organization providing support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis, today announced the election of NorthStar Moving Company Co-Founder Laura McHolm as the foundation’s new Chairman of the Board of Directors.  Laura has been a member of Claire’s Place Foundation Board since it’s founding. As co-founder of NorthStar Moving, Laura has built a company and a life that is focused on helping others and lifting up those in need. In fact, her dedication to the community and individuals was recognized on a national level by the editors at Ladies’ Home Journal, naming her one of “16 Women Who Made The World Happier.” Laura’s passion to help others led her to Claire’s Place Foundation Founder Claire Wineland when she was … Continued

Packing Wine Glasses 101

Packing Wine Glasses 101

Let’s toast to spring! Spring brings new bright green buds and flowers, but another sign of spring that you may not notice is the busy moving season. Look around and you will see more and more moving trucks on the road. If you are one of the lucky folks on the move, you are probably up to your knees in boxes and packing paper. You’re trying to figure out how to pack everything so it ends up in one piece in your new home. Well, let us help you with one of the most difficult items to pack: wine glasses. Because of their odd shape they are often packed incorrectly and their delicate glass and long stems get broken in the moving process.

Claire’s Place Foundation Receives Free Moving Services from NorthStar Moving for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Claire’s Place Foundation Receives Free Moving Services from NorthStar Moving for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Claire’s Place Foundation Partners with NorthStar Moving Company to Help Young Cystic Fibrosis Patients Relocate to Healthier AccommodationsLOS ANGELES, April 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Claire’s Place Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis, is pleased to announce a partnership with NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, to donate moving services to Claire’s Place grant recipients in Los Angeles County that are in need of relocating. Whether it is a need to live closer to treatment or move to a home that meets their health needs, NorthStar Moving will move them for free.Recently, NorthStar Moving moved a Claire’s Place grant recipient that was undergoing evaluation for a double lung transplant and her disease had progressed to a debilitating state. She could no longer climb the stairs to her second story apartment and … Continued

The Complete Guide to Moving

The Complete Guide to Moving

When it came time to deciding on a local moving company I did a ton of research, the one that popped up as being the Bay Area’s top moving service was NorthStar Moving Company. AND not only did they have great reviews/ratings, they also focused on being green. Definitely a huge plus in my book. I reached out to them not only to get an estimate, but also to see if they’d be interesting on working together on a post. I wanted to create a super informative post that had lots of tips and tricks on the whole moving process from start to finish. And I definitely reached out the right company, Laura McHolm, the cofounder of NorthStar actually contributes on a few different publications (like the Huffington Post) on moving advice. Cool right? Here are a few of her tips on how … Continued

How To Take the Stress Out of One of the Most Painful Parts of Moving

How To Take the Stress Out of One of the Most Painful Parts of Moving

China packed? Check. Picture frames packed? Check. Clothes packed? Check. Suddenly, you look into your office and family room, the music from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho plays in your head. The computer, stereo, and home theater all glare back at you, taunting you – “Go ahead pack us, we will never come back to life again.” Electronics are some of the last things to be packed before a move. No one wants to disconnect their entertainment and online lifelines. You’re filled with the dread of trying to fit each electronic piece into boxes and the terror of not being able to set them all up correctly in your new place. Thankfully, with these tips your entire computer, stereo and home theater will fit into boxes properly. 

Moving Soon? This Guide Will Help You Figure Out How Many Boxes You Need

Moving Soon? This Guide Will Help You Figure Out How Many Boxes You Need

Perhaps, the last time you moved you lived in a one-bedroom apartment. Now, you are about to move from a three-bedroom house. You are in unfamiliar moving territory. You haven’t even started to pack because you’re so overwhelmed by looking around at all the stuff in your home. You are not alone. One of the most common moving questions is: “How many boxes will I need?” Once you know the answer, it helps “move” along the packing process.

10 Tips From the Pet Pros: How to Find the Right Vet After a Move

10 Tips From the Pet Pros: How to Find the Right Vet After a Move

Any pet owner knows that “find a new veterinarian” is on the top of the moving to-do list. In fact, for many, finding a new vet is higher on the list then finding a new doctor. Admit it! Our four-legged loved ones often come first! However, the task of finding a qualified vet for your beloved furry friend can be a hairy one. I called in the pros: the veterinarians at VetPronto and Dr. Anthony George, doctor of veterinary medicine and certified veterinary acupuncturist, to learn some simple tips to help find a qualified vet in your new hood. From office structure to qualifications and interaction, their advice covers the hunt from whiskers to tail.

7 Interior Design Ideas to Smooth Your Move

7 Interior Design Ideas to Smooth Your Move

Congratulations on your new home! It is an exciting time full of countless to-dos. But new homeowners frequently overlook one to-do. It’s a step that saves you money on moving day and quickly transforms a new house into your new home — laying out your future before moving day.I called upon an experienced pro, interior designer Kathy Geissler Best of Kathy Best Design, to unwrap the secrets behind creating a beautiful and functional floor plan.Here are Kathy’s seven steps to create a well-designed floor plan:

NorthStar Moving Announces Partnership with YogaWorks

NorthStar Moving Announces Partnership with YogaWorks

Eco-luxury moving company teams up with YogaWorks to connect those on the move with world-class yoga studiosLOS ANGELES, March 23, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, announced today a new partnership with YogaWorks, the industry leader in yoga practice and yoga teacher training, to connect clients with world-class yoga studios and teachers upon relocating. This partnership ensures NorthStar Moving’s clients have access to high-quality fitness and yoga classes to support a happy and healthy lifestyle.YogaWorks believes yoga is for everyone. With 50 studios across the country and more planned for 2016 and beyond, their programs support each student’s search for personal growth, and for physical and mental well being. YogaWorks offers the highest quality yoga programs to people of all ages and from all walks of life, and the widest variety of … Continued

Nine Things to Know Before You Hire a Home Inspector

Nine Things to Know Before You Hire a Home Inspector

One of the first and most vital steps in the home buying process is often overlooked – hiring a qualified home inspector.The home inspection can make or break your home purchase. The inspection should uncover any structural issues, aging systems, and every detail of the home’s condition from ground to roof. The inspection predicts any problems you may have and if it will be a top functioning home for you. So, make sure the inspection is handled by a qualified pro. After all, we all know: there is nothing like Home Sweet Home.I connected with a long-time friend and veteran home inspector, Toby Deming of Associated Master Inspectors, to uncover the steps and questions that should be asked to find and qualify a top home inspector. Here are his nine nifty tips:

Leave No Trace – The Art of a Precise Production Move

Leave No Trace – The Art of a Precise Production Move

The best movers hate to drop things, so forgive me, but first I am going to drop a few names. Our client list makes even top Hollywood agents envious. We have been moving top productions and production companies for decades. We’ve even deployed decoy trucks to keep the paparazzi running in circles trying to discover where Ms. or Mr. Oscar or Grammy or Golden Globe Winner is living now. Think movers that would appear in a James Bond movie: fast, stealth, precise and in the final scene leaving no trace the movers were ever there.

How to Hire a Qualified Pet Sitter After a Move

How to Hire a Qualified Pet Sitter After a Move

After a move, there is a long list of new service providers to track down. A babysitter, house cleaner, vet…the list goes on and on. Make sure you don’t forget about the needs of your four-legged friends. Have you found a new pet sitter or dog walker in your area? This to-do can often be forgotten and placed at the bottom of the list until the moment you actually need one. However, it will make your life and Fido’s life much easier to have a qualified pet sitter lined up right after a move.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches Inaugural #MakeMarchMatter Fundraising Campaign

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches Inaugural #MakeMarchMatter Fundraising Campaign

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launched Make March Matter, a month-long community campaign designed to rally local businesses and individuals in support of children’s health. The goal of the first year of this annual campaign is to raise $1 million in support of critical, life-saving care for children in Los Angeles. Local businesses participating in this year’s Make March Matter campaign include: Home Depot, Los Angeles Clippers, Neiman Marcus, Nespresso, NorthStar Moving Company and Warner Bros.

It’s Election Year: How to Update Voter Registration After a Move?

It’s Election Year: How to Update Voter Registration After a Move?

If you moved recently, or if you never registered, or you’ve simply been living under a rock, then it’s time to wake up and move on over to the ballot box. Yep, unless you’ve been in complete media silence with an aluminum foil cap over your head, you know this is an election year for the president of the U.S of A. There is no “debate” that every American needs to cast their ballot this November, so it is vital to check to see if you are properly registered to vote. Even if you moved several years ago, you may not realize you are not registered to vote with your new local election office. Your voter registration does not move with you. If you move within your existing county, you must complete a new voter registration form to update your … Continued

How to Pack Wine Glasses

How to Pack Wine Glasses

What’s the first item you unpack after a move? Your toothbrush? Plates and silverware? Well, some of us say wine glasses! After all, you need to toast your new home and celebrate the new chapter in your life.Here’s a simple guide on how to properly pack wine glasses to keep them in one piece and easily accessible for when the hard work is done on moving day.

NorthStar Moving Expands Assistance to Porter Ranch Residents

NorthStar Moving Expands Assistance to Porter Ranch Residents

As a result of the vote on Tuesday by the Los Angeles City Council allowing people who live in neighborhoods near Porter Ranch to seek relocation benefits after the massive gas leak, NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, is expanding its offer to cover all of these residents having to relocate due to gas leak.NorthStar Moving is an experienced mover in the Porter Ranch area for over 20 years. They have been providing Porter Ranch residents 10% off moving services and two months free storage and are now including neighboring towns that are moving due to the gas leak. The company wants to help those that have been evacuated or are voluntarily relocating due to the massive gas leak in the area.