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Let Boxbee Help You Move to Oakland
Let Boxbee Help You Move to Oakland

Posted on: January 6, 2015

Are you getting ready for a move to Oakland? While you’re probably excited to make your home in such a great city, keep in mind that there is a lot of work to do between now and then. The move alone can cause a lot of stress and cost a lot of money. Fortunately, Brute Box is here to help.


The Benefits of Reusable Moving Boxes
The Benefits of Reusable Moving Boxes

Posted on: January 6, 2015

Every move entails a lot of packing, which requires numerous boxes for the job. If you’re planning on moving to Oakland soon, this is definitely something for you to think about. You’ll need to know how many you need and budget for that amount. Traditionally, this is when you have to start looking around for enough cardboard boxes to cover you. However, nowadays, you can also use reusable packing boxes for the job and there are a number of reasons why you should.


How to Pack Your Items for Moving to Oakland
How to Pack Your Items for Moving to Oakland

Posted on: January 5, 2015

Have you made the decision to move to Oakland? If so, there are a number of reasons to believe you’ve made the right choice. That being said, you haven’t made the move just yet, which means you still have plenty of work to do. Obviously, before any move is complete, you’re going to need to pack up all your things, which begins with an order for moving boxes. Unsure how many you’ll need? You’re not alone.


Where to Recycle Cardboard Boxes in Oakland
Where to Recycle Cardboard Boxes in Oakland

Posted on: January 5, 2015

If you’ve decided to make your home in Oakland, you probably know you have a lot of work to do before your move is finished. While there are things like changing your address and scheduling your cable installation to be done, the biggest task will be the physical transfer of your property from one home to the other. To do this successfully, you’re going to need moving boxes in Oakland. Should you go with the cardboard kind, it’s also a good idea to know where you can recycle them as well; otherwise they’ll just be put to waste.


Your Oakland Moving Checklist
Your Oakland Moving Checklist

Posted on: January 4, 2015

Are you planning on making your new home in Oakland? While you definitely have a lot to look forward to, before you can start enjoying all the city has to offer, you’ll need to first complete the move. Fortunately, moving to Oakland doesn’t need to be difficult, so long as you apply the following tips.


The Top Reasons to Rent Moving Boxes
The Top Reasons to Rent Moving Boxes

Posted on: January 4, 2015

Moving to Oakland comes with a number of benefits; the city has become a real hotspot in the past 10 years or so and for good reason. However, that doesn’t mean the move itself is going to be any easier—not if you don’t first think it out, step-by-step. One of the most important parts is going to be the actual packing, which requires that you have plenty of boxes on hand. Before you begin, though, consider moving box rental.


Moving to Oakland – Choosing from Oakland Apartments
Moving to Oakland – Choosing from Oakland Apartments

Posted on: December 30, 2014

If you plan on moving to Oakland, you’ll have a number of choices in terms of finding a place to live. Free from the limited openings and rent in San Francisco, locating Oakland apartments is hardly ever an issue. However, with so many different options to choose from, you should be careful about considering each potential apartment.


How to Save on Oakland Rentals
How to Save on Oakland Rentals

Posted on: December 25, 2014

One of the reasons Oakland has become so popular in the past decade is because San Francisco is simply running out of space. The homes that are left open for rent are just too expensive for most people to stomach. Fortunately, Oakland is just six miles away and about 30 square miles larger. However, Oakland rent is still hefty enough that you should think long and hard about how you’ll be able to afford it. Perhaps some of the following tips can help.


Why You’ll Love Living in Oakland
Why You’ll Love Living in Oakland

Posted on: December 24, 2014

If you’re moving for a job in San Francisco, you should really consider living in Oakland. While San Francisco largely gets all the credit, Oakland brings plenty to the table too and is a major reason the Bay Area has such an enviable reputation. Like many people who aren’t from Northern California, though, you may not be overly familiar with Oakland, so the following are some reasons other people absolutely adore calling the city home.


Oakland Neighborhoods Guide
Oakland Neighborhoods Guide

Posted on: December 24, 2014

Moving to Oakland is a great choice, considering all of the beautiful neighborhoods there are to choose from. It’s also a smart way to live in the San Francisco Bay Area without necessarily paying San Francisco prices for the pleasure. However, with so many neighborhoods to choose from, you’ll want to take time to do your research. While the best Oakland neighborhoods are those that fit the unique personalities of the individuals who live there, the following list tend to be the most beloved based on certain traits. Here’s our Oakland neighborhood guide with a few of our favorites.