What Are Your Movers Really Thinking? Interview with Jose

A moving crew consists of a Moving Team Leader (aka the foreman), as many moving Team Members (Helpers) as needed, and a professional driver. Jose Frausto is a professional driver and Moving Team Member of the NorthStar Moving family. He can get our big red trucks into tiny parking spots or out of crazy LA traffic jams. Recently, Jose has been hanging out with us in the office, healing from a slight back injury until he is back in tip top shape. This gave us a chance to Read More

By Snap Greene in CALIFun on November 8, 2011

An Interview With a Mover: Mike

Meet Mike, a NorthStar Moving Team Leader. I had lots of fun chatting with Mike about his experiences as a pro mover. Woah! I thought I knew lots about moving, but Mike taught me so many new moving tips and I can’t wait to share… Read More

By Snap Greene in CALIFun on October 13, 2011

Do It Yourself Moving – Packing and Moving Fragile Items

It’s moving day and you’ve decided not to hire that moving company you’ve been talking about. Was it because of prices? Or unavailability? Whatever the case, these following do it yourself moving tips will help you learn how to move fragile items with ease. Follow… Read More

By Snap Greene in Snappy Tips on July 19, 2011

Moving Whether Rain or Shine

All these recent storms have got me thinking about moving during not-so-happy weather. It’s not everywhere that you can have sunshine almost every day. (I love LA!) These conditions always make me thankful that I make it a rule to hire movers when I move.… Read More

By Snap Greene in Snappy Tips on January 12, 2011

Tweet Some Happiness Into Your Day!

My brother always dreamed of being a superhero. I used to think it was because he liked wearing costumes but turns out he genuinely likes helping people. His dream came true when he became @northstarmoving on twitter offering friendly advice as a moving and storage professional. His mission: help make someone’s moving day a little brighter. 10,685 tweets later he has more than a few stories Read More

By Snap Greene in Snappy Tips on August 10, 2010