Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
You never realize how much stuff you have until you’re packing for a move. And you uncover clothes you haven’t worn in months (some may even still have tags on them), toys your kids haven’t played with or old grab-bag gifts that you just never found a place for. We usually just stuff those in the boxes along with everything else and vow to make space for them in our …
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Everyone loves settling into a new place, but very few like the process of moving. Add in some below freezing temperatures, a few flurries or the dreaded sleet and an already arduous task becomes a nightmare.
Luckily, there are some advantages to moving in an off-peak season like fall or winter. Those using movers pretty much have their choice of prime dates. And usually, many leasers are so desperate …
Friday, April 29th, 2011

You finally made the big move, and you’re just getting adjusted to your new home. Congrats! Moving can seem like a never-ending process of boxes, bags and bubble wrap. And you’re ecstatic about settling into your new place. But don’t get too comfortable just yet. You need to let some people know you moved, and below is a list to get you started.
The essentials
These are the easiest to remember: the post …
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Whether you’re moving to a new country, a new city or just a new neighborhood, it can be pretty intimidating to find your way around. There are more map applications and websites to count: MapQuest, City-Go-Round, Yahoo! Maps, Google Maps, etc. Modern technology has made finding places pretty easy. But knowing where to go to get what you really need? That’s more of a challenge.
Though the best way to familiarize yourself with a new place is to just walk …
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Golan’s Moving & Storage has launched a brand new website as part of our continuing effort to best serve our customers. Those familiar with our site will notice many enhanced features. The new GolansMoving.com is easier to navigate; with quick access to pages for local, long-distance, and commercial moves. The website features helpful videos, photos and an updated blog featuring entries from Golan’s employees. The new clean design of the website allows easier navigation and fast answers to any of …
Monday, November 8th, 2010
On November 3rd, 2010 Golan’s donated a truck and movers to help with the annual Chai Lifeline Toy Drive. The day required 10 stops from Wrigleyville to Northbroook, delivering toys collected from during their toy drive. Golan’s has been a proud sponsor of this endeavor for the last years.
Since 1987, Chai Lifeline’s mission has been to restore the light of childhood to children whose innocence ended when life-threatening or lifelong illness was diagnosed.
Through programs that address …