Moving Information and Ideas

Useful Moving Links

Whether you are moving out or moving in, or even staying put. Here are some links to websites we like. They offer a wealth of information and ideas.

• Moving Check List - A helpful moving checklist from Atlas Van Lines.
• International Services - This is a link to Atlas International services.
• Choosing a Legitimate Moving Firm - Finally, good news on how consumers can select a legitimate mover and not an internet Broker. Don't take a risk with your possessions! If you end up using an “internet broker” disguised to look like a professional moving company, you could end up on the local or national news like many other folks. Legitimate van lines and their agent movers are NOT the villains.
• US Passports - All the information you need about passports and how to get them!
• USPS - Change of address.
• Department of Transportation - Cameras for the Washington State highways and mountain passes.
• Trip Check - Cameras for the Oregon State highways and mountain passes.
• Weather.com - Weather reports for anywhere in the United States.
• Moving Scam - How to avoid moving company scams. Forwarned is forarmed. Visit this site to understand more about the services of a reputable moving company compared with the "traps" offered by scammers.
• Watch KPTV Portland Streaming Video of Local Moving Scam
• Official City Sites - Use this site to get information about your destination city anywhere in the US - and many international locations as well.
• Better Homes and Gardens - Like the magazine, this website will give you plenty of ideas.
• Lowes - Everything your home needs.
• Get Organized - Space savers for every room.
• The Container Store - Containers for everything in your home or office.
• Decorator Secrets - Interior decorating made easy.
• SouthwestWashington - This is the southwest Washington convention and visitor's bureau.
• Clark County Fairgrounds - Around here, it's the summer's best party!!
• Pearson Air Museum - Family fun with antique aircraft and hands-on demonstrations.
• 2007 Statistics - This document contains US Domestic Transferee Statistics for 2007 including relocation statistics and costs associated.
• Hotels in Vancouver - Get a quick look at the hotels in Vancouver USA, including rates.
• Google Language Tools - A translation page to assist in many different languages.

Blue Bird is a family owned Portland Moving Company in existence since 1928. If you are looking for Portland movers for residential moves or corporate relocations, call us at: 503-233-5271 or use our inquiry form here. We not only move within the Portland Metro area, but also throughout the Northwest, the US and internationally.