Straight Talk on Moving
Honest advice from Joe Caronna - owner of Castle Express Moving & Storage since 2013.
The Ultimate Moving Checklist for Connecticut Residents
Moving in Connecticut? This step-by-step checklist covers everything from 8 weeks out to move day so nothing gets missed.
10 Packing Tips From a Professional Moving Crew
After thousands of moves across Connecticut and Massachusetts, here are the 10 packing tips our crew swears by and the mistakes we see most often.
How to Move: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Whether you are moving across town or across state lines, this complete guide walks you through every step of the moving process from start to finish.
The Benefits of Climate Controlled Storage: Is It Worth It?
Not all storage is created equal. Here is when climate controlled storage makes sense, what it protects against, and why it matters for your belongings.
How to Transport a Mattress Safely: The Castle Express Guide
Moving a mattress without the right preparation can mean damage, injury, or a ruined investment. Here is exactly how to do it right.
What to Do With Furniture When Liquidating an Estate in Connecticut
When a loved one passes suddenly, figuring out what to do with a houseful of belongings is overwhelming. Here is a practical guide to estate liquidation in CT, from storage during probate to auction options.
How to Move a Sleep Number Bed: The Complete Guide from a Professional Moving Crew
Sleep Number beds are one of the trickiest items to move. Here is exactly how our crew does it, from inflating the mattress to 100 before disassembly to handling adjustable base frames that were originally assembled in the room.
How to Move a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber: What You Need to Know
Hyperbaric oxygen chambers are among the most challenging specialty items to move. They can weigh up to 2,000 lbs and sometimes require a crane to get into position. Here is how Castle Express handles them.
Moving to Southwick, MA - What to Know Before You Get There
Southwick sits right on the CT border and has a character all its own - Congamond Lakes, Route 57, and roads that can surprise a moving truck driver who doesn't know them.
Moving to Ludlow, MA - What Our Crew Has Learned
Ludlow sits just east of Springfield with a tight-knit community feel and roads that can catch a mover off guard. Here's what we've learned from doing the work there.
Hartford Neighborhoods - A Mover's Perspective
After hundreds of moves in and out of Hartford, here's what our crew actually knows about the city's neighborhoods - not from a map, but from doing the work.
7 Things Movers Won't Move (And What To Do About Them)
Every legitimate moving company has a list of items they won't put on the truck. Here's ours - and what you should actually do with each one before move day.
How to Avoid Getting Burned by a Moving Company
The moving industry has more scams than most people realize. Here's what to watch for - straight from someone who's been competing against the bad actors for 13 years.
How to Pack Fragile Items for a Move (From Movers Who've Seen It All)
After thousands of moves, here's exactly how our crew packs fragile items - and the most common DIY packing mistakes that lead to broken stuff on move day.
Moving to Ellington, CT - What to Know Before You Go
Our crews have moved hundreds of families in and out of Ellington. Here's what we've learned about the roads, the neighborhoods, and what makes this town tick.
Why Castle Express - The Story Behind the Company
I started Castle Express in 2013 with one truck and a handshake. Here's the story behind the company and what we actually stand for.
How to Choose a Moving Company in Connecticut
After 13 years moving families across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, here's exactly what I'd look for - and what I'd run from - when hiring a mover.
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