16 Years of Lou Moves You
Hey hey! WYD? (We just celebrated 16 years of Lou Moves You a few days ago… pretty wild.) To celebrate, we’re offering some pretty sweet anniversary prices: 💰 $175 per hour — 3 hour minimum (Regular rate is $225/hour) This includes: • 3 experienced movers • Sprinter van • Blankets & carts • Furniture wrapping […]
Everything You Need to Know About Bin Services in NYC: Ditch The Cardboard
Let’s be honest: cardboard moving boxes are a pain in the ass. You spend a Saturday driving around begging liquor stores for their empties, or you drop a couple hundred bucks at U-Haul for boxes that’ll be trash in two weeks. Then you’re up at midnight building the damn things, your fingers cramping from all […]
How to Move in New York City During Insane Snowy, Icy Winter Weather
Moving in New York City during winter can feel impossible. Icy roads. Snow-covered sidewalks. DSNY plows burying cars overnight. Hardware stores sold out of shovels. Dunkin’ Donuts somehow out of coffee. Welcome to a real NYC winter move. Whether you’re moving in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, or Staten Island, snowy and frigid conditions add […]
Lunch Breaks & Slice Breaks: A Mover’s Guide to NYC Pizza
(by Lou Moves You — real, local, non-corporate NYC movers serving Bushwick, East Williamsburg, Williamsburg & all 5 boroughs) Lunch is honestly one of the best things about working at a moving company in New York City — that, and getting to see how every type of person lives across the five boroughs. One morning […]
How I Accidentally Started One of NYC’s Most Indie, Non-Corporate Moving Companies
My name is Louis and I’m the owner of Lou Moves You. Real clever name, I know. We’ve been in business since 2010, but I didn’t set out to start a New York City moving company. It happened completely by accident — very on-brand for my life. I was moving to the city (great GNR […]
The New Yorker’s Guide to Moving on a Budget
You’re not alone if you’re gearing up for a move but dreading the hit to your wallet. Moving can be one of life’s most stressful events, with a whopping 61% of people ranking moving as higher on their stress list than getting a divorce or getting a new job. When planning how to move cheaply, […]
The New Yorker’s Guide: 12 Best Places to Live in Brooklyn
Whether you’re a seasoned New Yorker or new to our great city, one of the biggest struggles is determining the best place to live. Brooklyn has quickly become a hotspot — and for many good reasons. So why is Brooklyn a good place to live? From the iconic Bushwick music scene to the hipster haven […]
How to Pack an Apartment: X Tips to Make Your Move Quick and Easy
Moving into (or out of) an apartment comes with a unique range of challenges and considerations. Whether it’s your first time packing up an apartment or your fiftieth, being aware of the potential problems or setbacks that can arise is essential to making your big day a success. That is especially true if you live […]
Everything You Need to Know About New York Airbnb Laws
Whether you’re a proud New Yorker or planning a visit to our famous city, chances are you’ve heard about the new New York Airbnb laws. These regulations have been making waves across the city, sparking discussions and concerns among residents and visitors alike. As the city that never sleeps grapples with these changes, it’s important […]
Hell Week (Whats with that New York Times Article?)
A few days ago, Sweet Lou Moves You was in the thick of Hell Week. What is Hell Week? Hell Week is the last 7-10 days of the month. It’s when a good amount of our moves happen. Things get weird during Hell Week. It all becomes a blur. The goal is to get done […]
