(updated 4/7/17) Moving a mattress is one of the most important and tricky parts of a move. The awkward shape makes it difficult to carry, pack and unpack. Because they come in a few different sizes, determining if your mattress will fit in whichever...
From cats to dogs to hamsters, any pet can help make a house a home. However, when moving in with a new roommate, pets can sometimes cause trouble and unnecessary friction in a roommate relationship. To make any pet move-in as smooth as possible, follow these tips:...
As a moving product expert, I get to help people choose the right products and services, often when they don't even know they exist! I was recently invited to appear on Lifetime network's show, "Designing Spaces," as they were helping a couple...
Did you decide to install a hardwood floor yourself? Installing a hardwood floor is a great way to improve and change the look of your home. In part one of this series, we discussed choosing DIY vs professional installation and deciding what type of flooring...
If you just bought an older home or are just looking to revamp your current home, then you know that weekends aren't always about gallivanting around town. They are probably filled with checklists of things to be fixed and home improvement projects. But who's to say...
Installing a hardwood floor is a great way to change or update the look of a room. Unlike carpet, a nice hardwood floor is something that can be kept looking nice for generations. Wood flooring is also something that you can install yourself. In this post, we...
There are many life moments that can trigger the ultimate question: to move or renovate? Milestones such as the arrival of a baby, teens leaving for college; continuous reasons to evaluate the space in your home will present themselves. Choice 1: Stay and Renovate...
When moving out of your home or apartment, there are many things that you need to cross off of your to-do list. Moving out can be expensive, but we've figured out how to keep the costs to a minimum. Aside from moving out your belongings, you might not get your deposit...
There are certain situations where you will need to know how to secure cargo in a pickup truck. Here are some of them: That new leather couch you bought for your living room needs to get home somehow. Your new DIY home renovation project may require transporting large...
Moving into a home with gas appliances is one of the smartest decisions you can make. While a gas appliance may cost a few more dollars up front, the savings over time are great -- gas appliances costs range about half of what it costs to operate an electric stove on...
Summer is almost here and it may be stressful moving into a new house with high electricity bills from poor insulation. For a quick green fix, use bubble wrap to insulate your windows as a quick and cost-effective way to save on energy bills. By using bubble wrap,...
Your moving boxes are all packed and the furniture is all loaded into the moving truck. All of your precious belongings and memories are ready to be moved to their new home…and you take a final look around at your old place. It's completely empty - except for the...