Confused with what you should do with your leftover moving supplies? Moving can be a stressful and heavy burden on any member of the family, but it doesn't mean you can't have fun (or relax) when it's over! Here are some creative ways to shake the stress away and...
"Hmm...maybe it could go here. Or here, or wait better yet here!" Sound familiar? I know for myself that when I'm moving, one of my biggest challenges is deciding how I'm going to arrange everything in my new home. Whether we think about it when we're in the moving...
The day has come when your current living situation is no longer working. Perhaps you have lost your job, or perhaps you’ve taken a new job in a different state. Maybe you are getting a divorce, or perhaps you are getting married. Whatever the case may be, there are...
I'll never forget how excited I was when I found out that I had been offered a short term position in one of the largest cities in the country. The capitol of our nation, Washington DC, was about to be my new home in just a few short weeks. The only problem was that I...
You've seen a moving truck, moving helpers, and plenty of boxes in front of the home that had a "for sale" sign in its yard, so that means you have new neighbors! It's exciting to have new individuals relocate to your community, and you can help transition them...
Anyone who's moving can agree that it is an involved process. You've probably already packed your belongings, reserved your moving truck and had your utilities disconnected at your old location (or least have them scheduled for disconnect). But, certain tasks are...
The city of Chicago (AKA, the windy city) has many unique climate considerations, especially when you will be storing your goods here for an extended period of time. Not only is the city very windy as it's nickname implies, but it can also drop to very frigid...
Transporting all of your goods from your old home to your new home can be a daunting task, especially when not having prepared for how to deal with your valuables on moving day. Thieves may look at moving trucks as a sign of an individual who will have a busy day...
There are several things to keep in mind on moving day. One thing to keep in mind when driving a moving truck is to be respectful to other drivers on the road. Sometimes, other cars don’t give that same respect back which means it is especially important to be...
As is the case for many new city-dwellers, the moving van you used to move to your new place may be the last vehicle you drive for a while. Recent numbers suggest that the amount of young people driving is on the downturn, and it just happens to be that a lot of young...
Whether you’re moving into a quaint suburban apartment community or a beautiful apartment in the city, there are many things to consider. Keep some of these things in mind when apartment hunting. Location Sometimes people get distracted with the flashy amenities of a...
As a kid, moving was often something I looked forward to. I was able to participate in all the "fun" activities (taping boxes, writing labels with colorful permanent markers, pretending my books were Tetris pieces while packing them), while avoiding the less than...