At The Move Makers, we are mindful of sustainable practices. We try to reuse and recycle as much as possible, and we also encourage clients to pack as much as they themselves want. When we count up the boxes we use during the move, we make a special tally of those boxes labeled “Packed by Owner.” Our philosophy is always to save you time, money, and also save the planet.

(In fact, we are always experimenting with best practices, and are currently testing labels that use less tape, as well as plastic bins in which we’ll pack plates, mugs, bowls and other heavy fragile kitchen items that can be packed and unpacked the same week, saving on cardboard boxes... Read the rest

You’ve sold your house and are downsizing, with the help of The Move Makers. There are lots of decisions about what to keep, and what to give to family or friends. But once those decisions are made, what about the items that no longer fit your new space, yet still have value?

Consider donating, recycling, or consigning them through one of Portland’s many non-profits and sustainable organizations. Whether it’s household goods for Community Warehouse, furniture for Habitat for Humanity ReStore, books for the Children’s Book Bank, or electronics for Free Geek, your gently used items can find a second life while supporting a good cause... Read the rest

The holiday parties are over. The Christmas decorations have been taken down and stored away. You’ve toasted to a new year and made some resolutions. If you’re anything like me, these include the perennial ones to eat healthier and deal with clutter.

Each year, I start with energy and good intentions. These are easily derailed, but 2024 was a little different because of the death of my mother. My wife and I traveled to England to help my sister and brother deal with my mother’s estate. My wife, an energy powerhouse and not quite as encumbered by grief as the rest of us, set the standard as she went through my mum’s things... Read the rest