--- title: Moving Resources: Guides, Tools and Data | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data # Moving resources Everything we know about moving, in one place: free planning tools, step-by-step guides, answers to the questions people ask us, data about who moves to and from Northern Nevada, and a glossary. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Plan your move 8 - [### Moving tools O'Brien's offers 8 free moving tools that turn a rough idea of your move into numbers you can plan around.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/) - [### Moving guides This library holds more than 130 moving guides, grouped so you can find the one for your next decision in under a minute.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/) - [### Moving FAQ O'Brien's Moving & Storage has organized its answers into 16 topic pages, from estimates and packing to Bekins long-distance moves and military household goods.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/) - [### Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide Reno has about 273,000 residents, and the Census Bureau counts roughly 34 percent of its householders as having moved in since 2020, so you will be one of many newcomers.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [### Moving data for Northern Nevada This section holds 17 data pages built from public records, covering who moves to and from Reno, where housing stands, how far each drive...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/) - [### Moving and storage glossary This glossary defines 55 moving and storage terms in plain English, grouped by the part of the move where you will meet them.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/) - [### How our estimates work: phone ballpark, online request, in-home estimate You can get a price three ways: a ballpark by phone, an online request, or a free in-home estimate.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) - [### Valuation coverage: released value vs full value protection On an interstate move, federal rules make Full Value Protection the default level of mover liability.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/valuation-coverage/) ## Tools 8 - [### Load Planner: estimate your move size (no prices) Add the bedrooms, living areas, garage and special items in your home, and the Load Planner shows a trailer filling up with a rough move size and a carton range.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/load-planner/) - [### Packing calculator: how many boxes you need Enter your rooms and how full they are, and the calculator estimates how many small, medium, large, wardrobe and dish-pack boxes to plan for.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/packing-calculator/) - [### Storage vault sizer Each O'Brien's storage vault is 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, which is 245 cubic feet, and the sizer estimates about how many vaults a studio, one-bedroom or larger home needs.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/storage-vault-sizer/) - [### Moving checklist generator Type in your move date and choose local, long distance, military, office or storage first, and the generator writes a week-by-week list that counts back from that date.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/moving-checklist/) - [### Route lookup: distance and drive time to Reno Enter a city or town and the lookup shows the driving distance, free-flow drive time and main roads from the O'Brien's warehouse at 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/route-lookup/) - [### Home inventory builder Add each room, set the count for every item, flag the fragile and valuable pieces, and the builder makes a printable inventory you can attach to an estimate request.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/inventory-builder/) - [### Cost-of-living compare: Reno vs your city Choose a metro area and the tool sets it beside Reno in a table of median household income, median gross rent, median home value and climate normals.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/cost-of-living-compare/) - [### Military PCS helper Pick the stage you are in, whether you have orders, are planning a PPM, need storage or are arriving in Northern Nevada, and the helper lists...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/military-pcs-helper/) None of the tools ask for a sign-up or show a price. When you are ready, ask for a free in-home estimate. ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide! ### Owner's reply Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future. L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. M Michelle C. August 28, 2024 Extremely happy with the moving experience. The moving team showed up on time, friendly and polite. They did a wonderful job moving our boxes and furniture to the new location. We moved a three bedroom home and I could not be more pleased with the employees who assisted with the move. Highly recommend O'Brien moving for your move. ### Owner's reply Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear about the move experience you had with our company and glad to know we met your expectations! It means a lot to us to know that. Thank you for choosing us as your moving partner. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070