Guides & Tips

Moving Advice from Soft Touch Moving and Storage

Practical, local guidance for planning your move across Indianapolis, Bloomington, and central Indiana.

Student Moving

The IU Bloomington Move-In Guide: Movers, Timing, and Summer Storage

IU move-in is one of the busiest weeks of the year in Bloomington. Here is how students and parents plan it well, from booking early to handling summer storage between semesters.

Long-Distance

Indianapolis to Chicago Movers: What to Know Before You Go

Indianapolis to Chicago is one of the most common long-distance routes we run. Here is the distance, the city-building rules that trip people up, and how to plan a one-day move.

Long-Distance

Indianapolis to Nashville Movers: Distance, Timing, and Tips

Indianapolis to Nashville is a steady route as people follow jobs and a lower cost of living south. Here is the distance, the timing, and how to plan it.

Long-Distance

Your Long-Distance Move Checklist: Leaving or Coming to Indiana

A long-distance move has more moving parts than a local one. Use this checklist to plan a relocation to or from Indiana so nothing slips through the cracks.

Relocation

Moving to the Indianapolis Suburbs: Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Beyond

The suburbs north and south of Indianapolis each have their own character. Here is what to know about moving to Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, and the surrounding communities.

Cost & Planning

What Does a Local Move Cost in Indianapolis?

There is no single price for a move, because no two moves are the same. Here are the real factors that affect what a local Indianapolis move costs, and how to get an accurate number.

Packing

How to Pack Like a Pro: A Room-by-Room Packing Guide

Packing is the part most people underestimate. This room-by-room guide shows how a professional crew approaches a home so your belongings arrive safe and your unpacking goes fast.

Moving Tips

Moving Tips for Indianapolis and Bloomington Residents

A move goes smoothly when the planning starts early. Here is how Indianapolis and Bloomington residents can prep the right way, from the first box to the last load.