Moving Blog

Donate Your Unwanted Books

Feb 05, 2016

At Oakley Relocation see San Diego movers leave behind their book collections. Rather than throwing out your books, why not donate to a local library? Reducing the volume of belongings that your moving company needs to load and deliver will result in a move that takes less time and less money to complete. And better yet, your book collection will get some use! If you are looking to lighten your moving load, …

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Move to San Diego: Things to do in February

Jan 29, 2016

10 February Events in San Diego You Don’t Want to Miss From La Jolla Blue Book There is never a shortage of things to do in the great city of San Diego. For just a few things to keep you occupied in the months before your move to or from San Diego we turned to La Jolla Blue Book’s list of events you will not want to miss. From exploring Tijuana’s up-and-coming art scene …

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Cost-effective long term storage

Dec 30, 2015

Oakley Relocation’s fully secured, alarmed, climate-controlled warehouses are equipped to handle any household goods or commercial storage need – all at very competitive pricing. Oakley Relocation has the cost-effective, flexible storage solutions to meet the smallest or largest storage needs. Whether you’re looking for short-term or long-term storage in San Diego, or need a convenient commercial distribution center for large products, Oakley Relocation provides modern facilities with more than 120,000 square feet of …

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Save Money During Your San Diego Move

Dec 20, 2015

Hello San Diego movers! Are you getting ready for the big move and realizing how costly it can be? Many San Diego movers find themselves in a similar situation. A major relocation can mean some major costs. Here are a few ways to save when you are getting ready for moving day. Free Boxes Strangely enough, moving boxes are expensive. Before spend the money on cardboard boxes, try to find as …

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Tips For Moving in the Winter Months

Dec 11, 2015

For most moving in the winter means moving in ice, snow, and cold. If you are moving to San Diego  you won’t have much difficulty moving during winter months. Below are some simple suggestions on how to make your next winter move easier should you be moving elsewhere. Shovel and salt pathways It is very important to have your walkways, staircases, driveways, and paths clear of ice and snow. A slip and …

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Moving and Long Term Storage

Nov 17, 2015

Store your goods Oakley Relocation’s storage facilities for less than it would cost at most unsecured self-storage facilities. Our fully secured, alarmed, climate-controlled warehouses are equipped to handle any household goods or commercial storage need. Oakley Relocation has the cost-effective, flexible storage solutions to meet the smallest or largest storage needs. Make the economical and safer choice with our long term storage solutions. Whether you’re looking for short-term or long-term storage in San Diego, …

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Tips for an environmentally friendly move

Oct 09, 2015

If you are moving and have noticed all the boxes and driving that occurs during a move you may be wondering how you can be more environmentally conscious while packing up. Below are some things to consider for a greener move. Tips for a Greener Move 1. Rent reusable hand trucks 2. Get Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified moving boxes 3. Rent Plastic Crates 4. Rent Late Model Trucks (Preferably Diesel!) …

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Clothing Packing Tips

Oct 02, 2015

Clothes are easy to pack, and light weight, making it the perfect job for any member of your house to help with the Chula Vista move. Here’s some tips to give them the professional way to pack your family’s clothes. If you are going to transport the clothes in the dresser they are in, all you should do is place a piece of packing paper on top of the clothes in …

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San Diego is a capitol of quirkiness

Oct 01, 2015

San Diego locals love their city for a variety of reasons. It has a great art culture, wonderful weather, a young population, miles of beaches and loves local history. There are many things you can only find in San Diego. CNN Story of San Diego’s Quirkiness CNN did a story about some of the quirkiest things that will capture your heart here in this sunny city. The attractions range from …

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Moving Tips: Sell Your Home

Sep 17, 2015

Steps to Get Your House Ready to Show It’s always a good idea to get your house as clean as possible before showing it to prospective buyers. You should clean the carpets, tile and other flooring surfaces as well as the appliances in your kitchen. If you really want to get everything it can also be a good idea to hire a cleaning service to catch those places you might …

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