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Helpful Articles - Moving Tips

After nearly 40 years of helping individuals and families relocate from one home to another, we’ve got a pretty intimate glance into the kinds of things that people collect. They run the gamut from Hummel figurines to rare coins to vinyl records to surfboards. The list is practically endless! However, there’s one kind of collection that our surveyors always look out for: a big library of books. Why? Books are heavy, and they pack very densely into boxes. And, since your move will ultimately be priced by weight, a big library of books can quickly change the cost of your move. Because of their weight,...

You ask, and we answer! Every day, we speak with people who are considering a move to Hawaii. After nearly 40 years in the business, we’ve seen some patterns emerge. Below, you’ll find our answers to the most pressing, most commonly asked questions about moving to (and living in!) Hawaii. We hope they help they give you some clarity on what to expect during and after your move to Hawaii—and deliver that final boost of confidence you need so you can commit to relocating to the Aloha State. But before we begin, we’d like to address one more lingering question: What if my question isn’t...

What is it really like to live in Kauai? Take it from us: It’s a unique, quirky, often surprising, and incredible experience that you’ll never forget. If you’re considering relocating to the Garden Isle, we put together a list of 11 must-know things to help you make an easy transition to the island, get settled quickly and easily, and enjoy your time on Kauai to the fullest. Let’s dive in! #1: You won’t need as much stuff as you think. We know plenty of people who have moved to Kauai with a only suitcase and the clothes on their back—and they rarely regret it. Moving...

When it comes to fragile items that people worry about when they move, artwork, paintings, frames, and mirrors top the list. (This is especially true for moves between the mainland and Hawaii, when you’re sending your treasured piece of art ~2500 miles across the Pacific Ocean!) If you’re doing a door-to-door move, your moving crew will take care of everything for you. However, if you’re doing the packing yourself, not to worry. We’ve got some DIY tips that will make it easy to pack your artwork, frames, paintings, or mirrors—and feel confident that they’re prepped well for the journey. (And, if you’ve decided to ship...

There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who hire movers and those who are determined to do it themselves. If you fall in the latter category, more power to you! You might not know this, but Royal Hawaiian is rooted in a moving business that started with two men and a truck. In other words, the “can do” attitude is in our DNA, so we’d love to help you make your DIY move a safer and easier one. In that spirit, we talked with Frank Valenti, our Safety and Technical Training Director, to get his tips on how you can protect your...

Your kitchen can be one of the trickiest parts of your house to prep for your upcoming move. You’ve got all those dishes, plates and glassware to pack, plus odd-shaped items like wok pans and bulky items like slow cookers. And that’s not to mention all of those small kitchen appliances you’ve collected: hand mixers, immersion blenders, traditional blenders, food processors, stand mixers, milk frothers, ice cream makers, coffee makers, electric kettles, and many, many more (especially if you’re someone who loves kitchen gadgets)! When it comes to your small kitchen appliances, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll walk you through a simple,...