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Helpful Articles - Moving Tips

Motorcycle Shipping to Hawaii

Royal Hawaiian Movers offers motorcycle shipping to and from Hawaii, to and from anywhere in the US and international destinations.  We have been shipping motorcycles for years, so you can rest assured that we will make it as easy as possible from start to finish! Three Options for Motorcycle Shipping (1) Door to Door: This option, although the priciest, is the most convenient, hassle-free way to ship your motorcycle. This service includes pick up shuttle service for your motorcycle and delivery of your motorcycle to your residence at your final destination. (2)  Warehouse to Door: This option can help you save money by eliminating pick up from your residence. Drop off...

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Packing Your Own Boxes For Your Move?

Whether moving to Oahu, moving to Kauai, moving to Maui, or the Big Island, we have all considered the idea of saving money by packing our boxes ourselves.  While this may seem like the PERFECT idea, specifically in today’s economy, there are a few important things that you need to take into consideration: First, it is important to know that Hawaii moving companies will seldom give discounts for packing your own items (aka.. your rate per pound may not change).  What this translates to is you doing a lot of work, for little to no benefit.  Make sure that you verify this with your Hawaii...

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Hawaii Rent and Wages

So you’re thinking about moving to Hawaii, eh?  Did you know that apartment and home rentals in Hawaii, on average, are considerably more expensive than those on the mainland?  See below for a more in-depth look at the cost of living in Hawaii. HAWAIIAN ISLAND                    AVERAGE RENT*                    AVERAGE WAGE Honolulu                                              $1,600                                            $13 Maui                                                     $1,500                                            $13 Kauai                                                    $1,300                                            $11.75 Big Island                                             $1,000                                            $11 *Reflects the average cost of a two-bedroom apartment as per the National Low Income Housing Coalition Remember, about 90% of all food in Hawaii is imported, which means that all around prices are higher than what you would typically see on the U.S. mainland. There...

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Prepare Yourself for the Moving Process

If you are in the process of moving to or from Hawaii and have already had all of your items packed, then congratulations, you are past the hardest part!  Now just sit back and relax and allow the movers to do the rest of the work.   Here are a few tips on how YOU can help the moving process go smoothly. HAVE YOUR HOUSE READY Make sure that everything is ready the day that the movers arrive.    If possible, clear aside from a spot close to your house or apartment for them to park.  This will make it easier for the movers to move quickly...

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The Process of Moving from A to Z

Moving can be a stressful process full of unknowns and anxiety. One of the biggest reasons for this is that few people know what the door to door moving process fully entails. Here is a basic guideline as to what you can expect Royal Hawaiian Mover’s to do with your belongings after they are packed out, shipped, and ready to be delivered to your new home. STEP 1: From Door Hawaii to Port Royal Hawaiian Movers will safely and securely pack your belongings and transport them to our local warehouse. Once at our warehouse, we will ensure that all of your lift vans are properly...

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5 Tips for Searching for a Moving Company

Moving isn’t something most of us think about on a daily basis.   U.S. Statistics show, however, that a person will move an average of 16 times in their lifetime, or once every 5 years!   You would think we’d know what to do after moving once or twice in our lives, but when you have more than just a duffle bag of dirty clothes for mom and a laptop, moving can seem like a daunting task. One of the biggest reasons for moving anxiety is a sense of complete unfamiliarity with the process and equally the companies who are doing it.  People are hoarders by nature and are...

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