It Takes 2 Moving Co.

05/25/2026

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Today we honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who laid down everything for freedom. May we never take for granted the price that was paid.
Remembering. Honoring. Grateful. ❤️

05/21/2026

Your furniture deserves more than good vibes and a prayer. 🙏

We’re big fans of prayer. But we’re also big fans of moving blankets, stretch wrap, and not turning your dresser into a scratch-and-dent special.

Proper furniture wrapping matters because moving day is full of tight corners, door frames, truck walls, shifting items, and those “oh no, that was closer than expected” moments.

At It Takes 2 Moving Co., wrapping furniture properly is not optional. It is part of how we protect your belongings, load the truck better, and help your move go smoother.

We’re a labor-only moving company, which means you rent the truck, pod, trailer, or container, and we bring the professional muscle, experience, and Tetris-level loading skills. 🧩

Want to know why furniture wrapping matters more than most people realize? Read the blog here:
https://ittakes2movingco.com/2026/05/21/why-furniture-wrapping-matters-during-a-move/

Not the cheapest. Not the careless. Just experienced, fully insured movers who care about doing it right.

Need help with an upcoming move?

Call (815)545-8623
www.ittakes2movingco.com

05/15/2026

Garage glow-up: complete. Heavy lifting: handled. 💪

This sweet couple in Frankfort was getting their garage floors redone with epoxy coating, but before in Aurora, IL could work their magic, the garage had to be cleared out first.

And as every homeowner knows… garages have a way of collecting “just a few things” until suddenly you’re starring in your own storage unit documentary. 😅

That’s where we came in.

Mike and Julian helped clear everything out so the flooring could be done properly. Then, once TSR Concrete Coatings finished the new garage floor, we came back to move everything back in and help get it organized.

Clear out. Floor upgrade. Move back in. Organized reset. Done. ✅

Huge shoutout to TSR Concrete Coatings for the beautiful garage flooring and for recommending It Takes 2 Moving Co. to their customer. We love working alongside other quality local businesses that care about doing the job right.

Whether you’re getting epoxy floors, remodeling, painting, replacing carpet, renovating, or just need the heavy stuff moved out of the way, our labor-only moving crew can help make the project easier from start to finish.

You point. We lift. Your back sends us a thank-you card later. 😉

📍 Serving Frankfort, Joliet, and surrounding Chicagoland suburbs
📞 Call/text: (815)545-8623
🌐 www.ittakes2movingco.com

05/14/2026

Moving is stressful enough. Your movers shouldn’t add to the chaos. 😅

Patty trusted our crew with 3 large trucks, A LOT of furniture, and at least 100 boxes — and not one item was damaged. 🙌

Carefully wrapped furniture. Strategic truck loading. A crew that works hard, protects your belongings, and keeps the day lighter with music, laughter, and teamwork.

That’s the It Takes 2 difference. 💪

Need labor-only movers who know how to load it right and treat your home with care?

📞 Call/text (815)545-8623
🌐 www.ittakes2movingco.com

05/06/2026

Mom doesn’t need another thing to carry this Mother’s Day. 💐

Especially not couches, boxes, mattresses, dressers, or the emotional weight of packing the kitchen. 😅

If you have an upcoming move, one of the best gifts you can give Mom is help.

At It Takes 2 Moving Co., we help take the heavy lifting off your plate with professional labor-only moving services, including:

📦 Packing services
💪 Loading and unloading rental trucks, trailers, and containers
🛋 Furniture moving
🛠 Furniture assembly and disassembly
🏠 In-home furniture rearranging
🧼 Careful, professional handling of your belongings

You rent the truck or container — we provide the muscle, the experience, and the calm in the chaos.

Because let’s be honest… Mom has carried enough. Let us carry the furniture. 😉

We’re fully insured, family-owned, and have been serving Joliet and surrounding areas since 2014.

Upcoming move? Get on the schedule before the moving season gets even crazier.

📞 Call/Text: (815)545-8623
🌐 www.ittakes2movingco.com

05/04/2026

🚚 What happens when a moving truck isn’t loaded properly?

Well… let’s just say your furniture may arrive looking like it went through a wrestling match with a refrigerator.

A properly loaded truck is not just about “making everything fit.” It is about protecting your belongings, using the space correctly, balancing the weight, and keeping items from shifting while the truck is moving.

When a truck is loaded the wrong way, you can end up with:

❌ Scratched furniture
❌ Broken legs, handles, or corners
❌ Crushed boxes
❌ Wasted truck space
❌ Multiple trips
❌ A much more stressful moving day

And nobody wakes up thinking, “You know what sounds fun today? Paying for extra time because the truck turned into a giant game of furniture Jenga.”

At It Takes 2 Moving Co., we specialize in labor-only moving services, which means you rent the truck, container, or trailer — and we bring the professional moving help.

We know how to load high, tight, balanced, and protected. Mike’s truck-loading skills are basically Tetris with furniture… except the couch weighs 200 pounds and nobody gets to hit “restart.”

We broke this down more on the blog — link in the comments if you want to read it before your next move.

If you want your truck loaded the right way the first time, give us a call.

📞 (815)545-8623🌐 www.ittakes2movingco.com

It Takes 2 Moving Co.Labor-only moving help in Joliet, IL and surrounding areas.

05/02/2026

When the furniture is heavy and the space is awkward…teamwork matters. 💪

This is exactly why hiring experienced moving help makes a difference. Moving heavy furniture is not just about strength. It takes communication, patience, strategy, and a crew that knows how to work together without turning your walls, floors, or furniture into the victim of the day.

At It Takes 2 Moving Co., our team handles the hard, awkward, “how is that even going to fit?” moments with calm, professional teamwork.

Because sometimes moving furniture feels like a puzzle… and thankfully, Mike and his team treat loading and maneuvering furniture like a competitive sport. Tetris-level skills included. 🧩🚚

You rent the truck.
We provide the muscle, strategy, and teamwork.

📦 Labor-only moving help
✅ Fully insured
🏆 Award-winning local movers
📍 Serving Joliet and surrounding Chicagoland suburbs since 2014

Need help with the heavy stuff? Let’s get your move on the schedule before your couch starts judging your life choices.

📞 (815)545-8623
🌐 www.ittakes2movingco.com

ItTakes2MovingCo

04/27/2026

Moving is stressful enough. Your movers shouldn’t make it worse. 😅📦

This is exactly why we do what we do.

We work hard to make moving day feel smoother, lighter, and a whole lot less chaotic — from placing items in the correct rooms to helping with furniture assembly, loading with care, and keeping communication clear from start to finish.

Here’s the rest of this kind review from Haley:

“I had an amazing experience with this moving company! They helped move all the items in my house into the correct rooms and even assisted with assembling furniture, which made the process so much easier.

Mike, the owner, is absolutely fantastic. He is very personable, funny, and truly cares about his customers. He even brought his own Bluetooth speaker and played music while doing all the heavy lifting, which kept the mood positive and made the whole experience much less stressful. His energy and positive attitude really stood out and made moving day feel lighter and more enjoyable.

Mike is also very reliable and quick to respond to messages and phone calls. The price he quoted was accurate with no hidden fees, and the cost was very reasonable for the quality of service provided.

I highly recommend Mike and his company to anyone looking for dependable, hardworking movers for labor services. You won’t be disappointed!”

If you’re looking for dependable, hardworking, labor-only movers who actually care, we’d love to help. 💪🚚

You rent the truck, we provide the muscle.

📞 (815)545-8623
🌐 www.ittakes2movingco.com

04/21/2026

Moving in or around Chicagoland suburbs and already dreading the truck-loading part? That is exactly where we come in.

It Takes 2 Moving Co. provides professional labor-only moving help, which means you rent the truck, container, or trailer and we bring the skilled muscle, careful wrapping, and smart loading. It is one of the best ways to save money compared to full-service movers without gambling on cheap help that treats your furniture like a science experiment.

We load trucks right the first time so you can maximize space, protect your belongings, and avoid the kind of moving-day chaos nobody asked for. We are fully insured, family-owned & operated, locally trusted, and have been serving Joliet and the surrounding area since 2014.

We are not the cheapest option.
We are the crew people hire when they want it done right.

Need help with a U-Haul, POD, ABF trailer, storage unit, or in-home move labor?
Comment MOVE or send us a message for a quote.

📞 (815) 545-8623
🌐 www.ittakes2movingco.com

04/18/2026

🚚 Want to save money on your move without paying full-service prices that make your eye twitch a little?

That’s exactly why labor-only moving is such a smart option.

You rent the U-Haul. We do the heavy lifting, loading, unloading, and furniture wrapping. In other words, you save money without asking your brother-in-law to “be careful” with your dresser for the 14th time. 🙃

At It Takes 2 Moving Co., we help customers get the best of both worlds: lower moving costs and professional help that actually knows how to load a truck without turning it into a giant game of furniture Jenga.

You bring the truck. We bring the muscle, the moving blankets, and Mike’s Tetris-level loading skills. 💪📦

Saving money on your move just makes sense. Throwing out your back to do it yourself? Not so much.

📞 (815)545-8623
🌐 www.ittakes2movingco.com