Moving day may be as American as apple pie. The average American will move 11 times in their lifetime. But, if moving is an American habit then so too is procrastinating on moving day preparations. Ideally, you’ll give yourself at least eight weeks to prepare for a...
Even seasoned travelers to the Hawaiian Islands may have difficulty when considering which island is best for their lifestyle when relocating to Hawaii. In the second of a four blog post series, we will be exploring the island of Oahu, and the unique qualities of this...
It's exciting to move to a new location but deciding where to live takes time. With research, you'll be able to better prepare mentally and financially for your move. You'll have to take into account many things before boxing up your belongings and venturing off into...
Brooklyn is a great place to live with vibrant communities , great amenities and quick access to Manhattan, all without the Manhattan prices. If you are moving to Brooklyn, congratulations and welcome to your new home! These tips should give you an idea of what to...
Moving with kids can be a challenge, especially when they are younger. Before you load the moving truck, read through these 5 tips we’ve come up with to ease the stress on moving day. Before the Move: Communicate. Change can be hard on anybody but especially kids....
Hosting a summertime BBQ can get expensive. Especially if you have a big family and lots of friends and neighbors to feed. Thankfully, there are a few tricks you can do to cut BBQ expenses and finally say goodbye to those BBQ blues. Use glassware instead of plastic....
When you wake up on moving day, you will likely be facing a mix of emotions. Nervousness, excitement maybe even sadness, and of course relief that the day is finally here; these are all common feelings. When we prepare for a move, we often focus on time management in...
Moving isn’t on anyone's list of fun things to do, especially a long-distance move. The thought of sitting in a moving truck for hours on end, being passed by a car every three seconds because the moving truck—which is carrying everything you own and towing your...
Forgetting to clean off the blinds when you move is understandable. Subjecting yourself to weeks without Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube while tiptoeing around a squalor of cardboard boxes is not. After all, how are you going to catch up on Downton Abbey when your TV is...
A DIY move is complete when you close the back door on the moving truck and put the lock on it ready to go, right? I wish that was right. A lot of people forget that the unloading of the moving truck at your new house is just as important if not more important than...
If you live in Alaska, or have ever been in Alaska during the winter months, you already know that it can be nearly impossible to drive on some of the icy Alaskan roads. In the winter, Alaska temperatures drop to well below freezing with heavy snow. If your lease is...
With a large majority of DIY moves occurring during the summer months, it's extremely important to keep both yourself and all of your belongings at a comfortable temperature. The back of a moving truck can become an oven if left out in the sun -- one of the many...