Moving Tips Blog

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 day is approaching. You’ve culled through the clutter. You’ve been packing diligently. You’re almost done! But wait! What about that stack of questionable items? Can you send that can of propane normally used for camping on the truck?

No matter how hard you try or how far in advance you begin, it seems as if something in a move always gets lost. Whether the moving crew actually loses a box or great-grandma’s cherished crystal ends up stuffed in with the tools, it seems as if there is no way around the possibility of losing something!

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 […]

Are you a procrastinator? Or did life simply become a bit overwhelming with a growing to-do list? If you find yourself with a looming move date, yet you haven’t begun packing, don’t panic. Follow some simple steps to help smooth the process and keep things organized. Start First with a Calendar and List You may […]

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 […]