MOVING BOYNTON BEACH FOR OVER 30 YEARS

Getting to know your neighbors and creating stronger neighborhood relationships is always a good idea. Your neighbors are most likely to be the first line of defense if any problematic situations arise. The assurance that you have people nearby looking out for you should also make you feel more at home.

This can be especially helpful if you don’t live close to any family and your neighbors end up being the closest support system you have. Always say hello and introduce yourself if you are new to the neighborhood. Be respectful toward your neighbors and avoid causing any disturbances like loud music or frequent parties that may inconvenience them. Consider inviting your neighbors to small parties or gatherings such as barbecues or pool parties. Offer small kindness such as taking care of their pets or home when they are away, offering to water their plants, or simply just helping carry groceries from their vehicle to their doorstep. Lastly and possibly most importantly, knowing when to keep your distance and be mindful of your neighbors' space is another way to help build a better relationship with them.

Packing for a move takes attention to detail, and certain items, like electronics, require special attention. Electronics are an important part of our everyday lives. When putting them in boxes to move, pay close attention. If you pack your electronic items the wrong way or if a box is improperly packed or not taped well, depending on what's inside, it may damage them, or it can cost a significant amount to fix. Luckily there are ways to prevent damage to your electronics. Before packing your electronics, back up any devices you can and save important data to an online cloud or export to an external hard drive as necessary. When applicable, remove any batteries from devices to avoid corrosion. Remove wires and cords from devices if possible. Use bubble wrap, moving blankets, or other materials to provide at least two inches of padding in the boxes. Ensure anything like DVDs, games, or tapes are in their respective containers if inside the same box. Our packing electronics guide will go into more detail so you can keep these valuable items safe.

Living where hurricanes can occur means you may occasionally need to prepare your house for serious weather. To prepare your home for a hurricane, start by clearing your yard of anything that could blow around during the storm and potentially damage your home. This includes lawn furniture, grills, propane tanks, bikes, building materials, and more. Even flower pots can become projectiles with strong winds. These items should be moved either inside or under a shelter. Next, you must hurricane-proof your windows and doors. You can use storm shutters or nail pieces of plywood to the outside frames to protect your windows. Though expensive, high-impact windows are great to install as having them requires less hurricane preparation right before a storm. If this is out of your budget, putting window tint on windows will lower your electricity bill and will also help keep you safe from pieces of shattered glass. If a hurricane is expected to hit, you must be ready to turn off or even lose your power. This could be necessary if there is flooding, downed power lines, or you have to evacuate. Remember to fill as many containers as possible with clean drinking water, and fill your tub with water. Tub water can be used for washing and flushing your toilet. Lastly, as using a generator inside a home increases the risk, check your carbon monoxide (CO) detector’s battery to prevent CO poisoning during the hurricane.

So here’s the deal—yes, parts of Boynton Beach are in flood zones. It’s Florida, after all, where rainstorms can go from “refreshing” to “where did my street go?” in under ten minutes. If you're eyeing a place closer to the Intracoastal or the beach, there's a good chance it falls into a higher-risk area. That doesn’t mean you shouldn't move there—it just means you'll probably want to look into flood insurance and be prepared for those occasional waterworks from Mother Nature. Check out our article on what to know before moving to Boynton Beach here. The good news? Most people who live here get used to it, and it doesn’t take away from the charm of being so close to the ocean. Just think of it as part of the coastal lifestyle package—sunshine, sea breeze, and the occasional need for waterproof shoes.

If you’re into warm weather, palm trees, and that easy-breezy coastal living vibe, Boynton Beach might just be your kind of place. It’s not as hectic as Miami or as buttoned-up as Palm Beach, which makes it a nice middle ground—beachy but approachable. There’s a solid mix of quiet neighborhoods, waterfront parks, and plenty of spots to grab a good meal or a strong coffee. It’s also one of those towns where people smile at you in the grocery store and talk about the weather like it’s a sport. If you want somewhere that still feels like a beach town but with enough amenities to keep you from going stir-crazy, Boynton’s definitely worth a look. See how hiring a moving company can help with your relocation to South Florida here.

Commuting from Boynton to places like West Palm or Fort Lauderdale is totally doable—it just depends on your tolerance for I-95. If you’re headed to West Palm, it’s usually a pretty smooth ride, maybe 25 minutes or so. Fort Lauderdale takes longer, especially if you’re braving rush hour, but it’s still manageable if you’ve got a good playlist or some podcasts queued up. If you're not a fan of traffic (and really, who is?), the Tri-Rail is a solid alternative. It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done, and it beats white-knuckling your way through bumper-to-bumper madness. Bottom line: living in Boynton puts you in a sweet spot where you can enjoy the calm of a beach town while still being close enough to the action in bigger cities. Just don’t expect every commute to feel like a joyride—this is South Florida, after all.