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01/06/2025

The Importance of Moving Insurance: Protecting Your Valuables

A shattered family heirloom. A damaged antique dresser. These nightmare scenarios keep Pittsburgh homeowners awake at night during moves. While most relocations go smoothly, the reality is that even careful movers can’t prevent every accident. That’s where moving insurance becomes your safety net. Think of moving insurance not as an extra expense but as peace […]

Blog, Commercial Moving, Local Moving, Long Distance Moving
12/30/2024

Moving in Pittsburgh: A Neighborhood Guide

Steel City beckons with its bridges, inclines, and distinct neighborhoods – each telling its own story through architecture, culture, and community spirit. Whether you’re eyeing a Victorian rowhouse in Mexican War Streets or a modern loft in the Strip District, finding your perfect Pittsburgh neighborhood feels like solving a thrilling puzzle. I learned this firsthand […]

Blog, Local Moving
12/23/2024

How to Handle Unexpected Moving Delays and Minimize Impact

Your truck is late, the keys to your new place aren’t ready, and the weather forecast warns of an incoming storm. Unexpected moving delays can derail even meticulously planned relocations, leaving you stressed and stuck between homes. These unexpected hiccups aren’t just inconvenient—they can cascade into missed workdays, extra storage fees, and mounting frustration. Yet […]

Blog, Commercial Moving, Local Moving, Long Distance Moving
12/16/2024

The Benefits of Hiring Professional Packers for Your Move

Moving day looms on your calendar like an approaching storm. Between coordinating utilities, changing addresses, and managing your daily responsibilities, the mountain of boxes in your spare room keeps growing. You’ve watched countless YouTube videos on proper packing techniques, yet that crystal vase from your grandmother still feels impossibly fragile in your hands. You need […]

Blog, Commercial Moving, Local Moving, Long Distance Moving
11/25/2024

Eco-Friendly Moving: How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

The pungent smell of cardboard and bubble wrap fills your nostrils as you survey your living room, now a maze of moving supplies that took three trips to the store and enough plastic to make an environmentalist wince. You’re not alone if you’re feeling guilt about your moving footprint. Here’s the good news: that growing […]

Blog, Local Moving, Long Distance Moving
11/11/2024

How to Move With Pets: Top Tips for a Smooth Transition

Relocating to a new home is exciting but can also be stressful—especially when you’re moving with furry, feathered, or scaly family members. Pets are sensitive to change, and a move can be particularly unsettling for them. They may not understand why their familiar environment is being packed up or why they’re suddenly in a new, […]

Blog, Local Moving, Long Distance Moving
08/21/2024

7 Tips for Safely Moving Office Equipment Like a Pro

Moving office equipment is stressful enough without the added worry of damaged computers, printers, or monitors during transport. Your fragile equipment requires special care to ensure it arrives safely at your new location, ready for action. Proper packing and planning are key to a smooth office move. At Don Farr Moving & Storage, we’ve helped countless […]

Blog, Commercial Moving, Packing
08/14/2024

Safe Secure Storage: How Can I Ensure the Safety of My Belongings in Storage?

Storing your belongings can be a stressful experience, especially when you need clarification on their safety and security. Whether moving, renovating, or needing extra space, taking the necessary precautions to protect your valuable possessions from theft, damage, and environmental factors is essential. Many people ask, “How can I ensure the safety of my valuable belongings […]

Blog, Storage
08/07/2024

Junk Removal Solutions in Pittsburgh: Clearing Out Before Moving

Moving is exciting, but dealing with years of accumulated stuff? Not so much. As you look around at all the clutter, the thought of sorting through it all is enough to make your head spin. Where do you even start? Take a deep breath because junk removal services are here to save the day. By […]

Blog, Junk Removal
07/31/2024

What Are the Best Packing Strategies for Efficient Moving?

Moving to a new home is an exciting milestone, but the packing process can quickly turn that excitement into dread. Endless boxes, delicate items, and the fear of forgetting something crucial – it’s enough to overwhelm anyone. But what if we told you there are strategies to transform this tedious task into an organized, streamlined […]

Blog, Local Moving, Packing
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This business is family owned, operated, and managed today by Don Fix’s sons. David and Russell having over 35 years of moving experience combined! They encourage their staff to collaborate as a team, functioning to get each job done right!