moving

When it is finally time to move your household, the expense will be a considerable concern. No one wants to feel as if they are a target in someone else’s scam. Getting an accurate estimate for your move is no different.

Moving can be stressful enough for the humans in your family, but what about Fido and Fluffy? In the midst of mountains of cardboard boxes, packing noodles, tape and moving trucks, you may not pick up on the signals your furry family members are putting out that signal stress. Here are some ways to ease their moving experience.

Moving day has arrived! You’re packed, the rental truck or movers are outside, and despite your hope for a sunny day, black clouds are moving in promising ruined furniture and soaked boxes.

Moving in difficult weather doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Being prepared and following some simple steps will help protect your belongings and save you on the anxiety.

Moving to a new home can be tedious enough even when if you are just moving cross town. But how is it to move to an entirely new country? New customs, new laws and a new language are some of the obstacles you may face, but if you think of the process in smaller steps, the move won’t be quite as daunting.

Yes, you are packing some suitcases with clothing, toothbrushes and shampoo to carry in the car when you move. But don’t neglect to pack a box for the first night necessities that will likely arise. You don’t want to rummage through multiple boxes trying to find a screwdriver or bath towel, so set aside one or two boxes, label them the “first night” boxes, and pack them last on the truck. Those will be the first boxes off the truck and into your new home.

Moving into a new home involves much more than just relocating your belongings. You need to re-establish your local support system, set up new accounts and notify government agencies of your new address. Below is a hand full of often overlooked items you should consider prior to moving day. Set up New Accounts with Utilities […]

Moving is stressful, yes. But it can also be expensive after paying for a truck, boxes and packing tape. Is it possible to recover some of that expense? Yes! Making some money as a result of the move can be easy if you plan it well. You already have the perfect excuse to sort through […]

Moving day is around the corner, and – amazingly – you are completely packed. Well, wait a minute. You still have the aquarium and your pet clown fish, the indoor Ficus Benjamina that reaches the ceiling, and the gilt harp in the corner of the upstairs den. How do you move stuff like that? We’ve come […]

When you are moving to a new home with less square footage than your current one, down-sizing is in order. Otherwise, you could end up with more belongings than can fit in your new place.

Moving within the USA? Here are some of the most popular moving destinations in the United States. Read more about actives, local schools, restaurants, healthcare and more in this weeks moving tips blog.