Brown Bagging It

There are two reasons why the Parsippany movers choose brown bags over take-out for lunch. The first reason is to save money, because on average lunch from a fast food joint costs close to $10 for a combo meal. The second reason is for a well-balanced meal.

Why does CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees do it? Well ... Sabathia doesn't do it because he can't afford to eat out. He packs for portion control and healthy offerings. The Parsippany moving company commends all the brown baggers out there, no matter what your reasoning is.

Mourning the Loss of One of New Jersey's Own

The talented Whitney Houston calls Newark, N.J. home. She grew up singing within the walls of her New Hope church to later grace the global stage. The New Jersey movers remember her days of growing fame from the late 80's until today. Her vocals were solid, strong and touched the ears of millions of fans.

The New Jersey moving company mourns the loss of the New Jersey singing idol. Her funeral is expected to be well-attended by singing greats like David Bowie, Jay-Z and Beyonce. It is even expected that a parade of celebrities will be led by Oprah Winfrey and Elton John.

Move with JD Carton in 2012

Looking for a Parsippany moving company to handle your upcoming relocation in 2012? JD Carton & Son is the moving company you can depend upon. Planning a move for 2012 will be a breeze when you work with a dedicated moving coordinator at JD Carton & Son. With over 50 years of experience expertly relocating individuals, families and businesses, JD Carton & Son has the services and staff you can depend upon.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from JD Carton & Son, your Parsippany movers of choice.

New Jersey Storage

Occupy Wall Street has been in full swing and changing their battle tactic after the Supreme Court ruling that protesters may not camp out at Liberty Plaza. Starting this Saturday Occupy Atlantic City will be holding N19, Saturday November 19 to begin Occupy Atlantic City.

This plot of land in the center of Atlantic City is on the former location of The Sands Casino which Pinnacle Corporation tore down to build a casino but wanted more land and attempted to buy the area around the site. Now all that remains is a sand lot which is a metaphor for all the jobs lost when the casino was tore down.

New Jersey storage is the location where all occupiers can store their belongings for the long haul. If your household or business needs to store your things while making a statement at Occupy Atlantic City then represent New Jersey records managment to store your important records.

Snow, Rain, What's Next for New Jersey?

After all the weather we've been dealing with in New Jersey, it might be enough to make you want to pack it up, hire New Jersey movers and go somewhere else. Recent reports are now saying that the damage done by the snow storm early yesterday morning, is more devastating than what Hurricane Irene left in her wake this summer. Many have even been forced to cancel Halloween because they cannot go outside to Trick-or-Treat!

Looking around it sure is difficult to stay frustrated for too long, because in New Jersey we're continuing to do what we do best and that's come together like family in times of need. You don't have to look far to see neighbors shoveling each others driveways or families bringing over meals for the elderly residents on their blocks.

When you think about it, it's times like these that must inspire others to call up a New Jersey mover to join us here in the greatest state in the US.

Mosquito Season Hits Parsippany

If the increase of mosquitoes this season is enough to make you want to call a  Parsippany Moving Company don't pick the phone up just yet. Late summer and early fall mark the prime season for the pesky little bugs and it does seem that you will want to have plenty of bug spray handy this year. Hurricane Irene set the stage for an especially large breeding season for mosquitoes and has caused increased concern for the spread of West Nile Virus.

Extra precautionary measures have been taken to protect New Jersey residents, but the DEP still warns that residents of higher risk areas should take extra steps to protect themselves. Avoiding stagnant water on your property (bird baths, uncovered pools, etc) keeping roof gutters unclogged and installing screens on windows and doors are a few easy ways to help make sure you stay safe and bite free.

So mosquito season shouldn't cause you to search for New Jersey Movers, just stay safe, cover up, and when in doubt enjoy some indoor activities.

Nets Getting New Logo/Uniforms

In addition to the Nets hiring a New Jersey moving company and relocating to Brooklyn, the team plans on changing their logo as well. While the owners have decided to keep the name Nets, they are going to be redesigning their logo. And not just anyone is going to work on the team's rebranding. Part owner, Jay-Z, is going to be working with the creative process of figuring out the new logo, uniforms, etc. If and when this NBA season ever happens, thing should be interesting in New Jersey...I mean, Brooklyn.

New Jersey Residents' Commutes are Long

New Jersey residents, did you have a sneaking suspicion that you have the worst commute out there? Well, according to a new study, you may just be right. The national average for work commute travel is 25.3 minutes, for New Jersey residents, it's 34.6 minutes. Sure, taking 34.6 minutes to get to work does not sound that bad, but it is a whole 9 minutes more than most commutes.But a cool statistic discovered through this is that 31% of New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metro area workers use public transportation to get to work. But, you know, you can always hire a New Jersey moving company and live closer to your place of employment.

Watch Out for Water Damaged Used Cars

Whether you are relocating to New Jersey and need a new automobile or are just looking to upgrade the one you already have, be careful as flood-damaged vehicles are making their way to dealers. Thanks to Hurricane Irene, numerous flood-damaged vehicles will be entering the market. From there, a vehicle may participate in 'title washing' where the vehicle would be moved to different states and change ownership multiple times in order to eliminate any paper trail leading back to the water damage. This damage may not be immediately apparent to new car owners, making this practice quite sneaky. Be on the lookout for any signs of water damage when buying a car such as musty odors, dirt in weird places and discolored carpeting. If you're moving from a different state, maybe it's best to just hire a New Jersey moving company to relocate your car along with the rest of your items.

NJ motorcyclist gets ticket for riding with dog

In the wake of Irene, here is some lighthearted/goofy news to pass the time. Is there anything cuter than seeing a dog sticking its head out of a window, ears/tongue flapping around? Well, one New Jersey resident decided that he was going to go a bit more extreme and have his dog sit on his lap...while he drove his motorcycle. The New Jersey man was pulled over, in the rain, and issued a citation for careless driving and improper transportation of an animal. According to the driver, he had been transporting the pug, Bosco, on his motorcycle for years. Though, the driver was warned by police the previous year. That is quite the interesting New Jersey moving violation!

New Jersey Residents Recovering from Irene

Residents of New Jersey are still recovering from the aftermath of last weekend's Hurricane Irene. The Passaic River, (as well as many other bodies of water), has flooded, sending rushing water into the streets. This water has overtaken cars, sewers and more, ending up in people's homes and businesses. This nasty mix of water is being cleaned up by HAZMAT, but it will be some time before everything returns to normal. While the river is receding, residents still have to boil their water, but that still doesn't exactly do the trick. New Jersey has been officially declared a federal disaster area, and 84,000 homes and businesses throughout the state remain without power. I'm sure New Jersey movers are very tempting right now, but stick it out, things will get better!

New Jersey Residents Feel Virginia Quake

Did you feel New Jersey moving yesterday? If so, you may have just felt the 5.9 magnitude quake which originated in central Virginia. According to the U.S. Geological survey, at 1:51 p.m. on Tuesday a 5.9 magnitude quake hit Virginia. Tremors from the quake were felt as far south as North Carolina and as far north as Boston. No major damage or injuries were reported and New Jersey kept on running as usual. It was just quite interesting to be a part of the random quake from New Jersey. Surprising to some, this is not the first time that New Jersey has experienced an earthquake. Back in February 2009, a series of four earthquakes hit Morris County, with the largest quake reaching a magnitude of 3.0. Later that year in December, a 2.5 magnitude quake hit the same area. Then in 2010, two small earthquakes hi Somerset County in February, with the larger quake measuring a 1.5 magnitude. Now, the threat of more quakes isn't going to make you call a New Jersey moving company, is it?

Steps Motorists Must Take After Moving to New Jersey

There is so much more to a move than just relocating your possessions to a new residence. There are many different services and small, but important, details that you will need to update once you have arrived in New Jersey. Updating your driver's license to that of a New Jersey license is just one of those details.

Fortunately, New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has set up an easy-to-use website dedicated to helping new residents transfer their out-of-state licenses. Check out the site here. The site takes you through the steps necessary for getting a new license, a CDL or a GDL.

In addition to getting a New Jersey license, new residents will need to transfer their vehicle title within 60 days of moving. The Motor Vehicle Commission website also spells out this process for vehicle owners and those who lease. Drivers will also need to register their vehicle and pick up new plates for their automobile(s). Once your vehicle has been registered, you will then have 14 days to register it.

The site also lists the traffic rules of New Jersey as you wouldn't want to get caught being uncertain of speed limits and important safety regulations.

JD Carton is the New Jersey moving company who works hard to ensure that your New Jersey relocation is a smooth process. From moving your belongings, to helping you get situated in your new locale, we're the movers who care.

Packing for Your Move

As a full service moving company, we give you the option of having us pack your belongings in order to ensure a worry-free and damage-free move. However, if you choose to pack your own boxes, there are a few pieces of advice we can give you:



Use proper packing supplies - while it may be tempting to cut corners in the quality or integrity of some of your supplies, like using boxes that weren't designed for the purpose of moving, it will pay off for you in the long run. Imagine if the bottom dropped out of one of those boxes because you packed it with more weight than it was designed for - you may break some valuables that are worth much more than a proper box would have been. Another related tip is to put heavier items in smaller boxes to help maintain the integrity of the boxes and to make it easier to carry them.

It's also a good idea to take the knobs or feet off of furniture. This will help you get the items through doorways and tight spaces easier, and if you have all the feet in one place you'll make sure that you don't lose them.

And of course, plan ahead for the next few days after your move. Make a list of all the things and clothes you will need and put them in a separate box that will be more easily accessible for you. You might not have time to unpack all of your things right away, so it will be a big time-saver if the things you need for the first few days are all in one place.

From your local New Jersey movers, good luck!

Interstate Moving

Today we'd like to remind you that a moving company does more than just local moves. We handle interstate moving as well. So if you're moving across the border from New Jersey to New York or across the country all the way to Los Angeles, we can take care of the whole interstate moving process for you. In fact, we have been an interstate moving company for so long that we have accumulated a number of case studies to detail the challenges we often face while doing an out of state move and the ways in which we address these challenges. Check out our website to read more about the interstate moving experience with J.D. Carton & Son!

End of School Year Moving in New Jersey

You may not realize it yet but the end of the school year in New Jersey is coming up and will be here sooner than you think. If you're a parent, this can mean a lot of things to you and you no doubt are aware of what they are. Maybe one of your kids is going off to college and you'd like to move to a different house so that you don't have an empty bedroom. Or maybe one of your kids is starting high school and you'd prefer to live in a better school district. Whatever the reasons, many people find that moving right after the school year ends is the best time to relocate.



And that means that movers of all types, from small to large moving companies, are going to be very busy during the summer months. That's why it's a good idea to book your move as early as possible. Start planning your moving day right now in the beginning of March, because May and June are just around the corner. Your movers will appreciate that you booked in advance and will make sure that they have assigned all the necessary resources to handle your move. This will be a huge advantage for you when other people start calling in and trying to book their moves last minute, since you'll already be penciled in for that spot. It'll be easier for both you and your moving company, and in the end, the most stress free and efficient moving day possible is everyone's goal.

Moving in Bergen County

If you visit our website, you'll notice that we have a pretty wide service area. It includes Morris County, Essex County, Union County, and beyond into New Jersey in general. So if you're in Bergen County and you're looking for moving services you might not think we cover that area. However, you would be mistaken about that. We definitely do moves in Wyckoff, Ramsey, Ridgewood, Paramus, Franklin Lakes, Fort Lee, Clifton and anywhere else in the Bergen County area. And of course, we cover most of New Jersey, so feel free to give us a call if you have any moving or storage needs anywhere in the state.

New Trend in Selling A Home

J.D. Carton has noticed a new trend over the last year. Families trying to buy and sell homes in the State of NJ just can't sell a home today and move into the new one tomorrow. Most families are finding they need up to 3 months to find a new home. Let J.D. Cartonn help you with any storage need you may have.

Morristown Movers

As New Jersey movers, we service a large portion of the state that includes several counties and many cities. From Bernardsville to Union to West Orange, we are always in the area helping the good people of New Jersey move to new homes, to new cities, to new states and beyond. Many people know us primarily as Parsippany movers since that's where our facility is located, but really we're not just limited to our home base. We're Morristown movers, we're Chatham movers, we're Union County movers and any other kind of movers you want to call us. That's what being a full service moving company is all about - the ability to perform any kind of move anywhere in our service area.

No matter which town you live in, we can always store your belongings in our secure storage facility. Or if you don't need to store anything, we can help you pack and unpack your goods and even disassemble and reassemble your furniture to reduce the risk of damaging it during the move. Of course, you probably know that no Morristown movers are actually full-service unless they do commercial moving too. So if you are moving your business or even just an office, JD Carton can help you make the process painless and stress-free.