Whether it's a day to dread or to be excited about, all in all it is a bittersweet day, it's moving day. It's time to pack, rent a moving truck, load, unload, organize, clean, return apartment keys, etc. Thinking of everything as a whole can definitely seem very...
Child Proofing Your Home: 12 Tips for Parents
When I was pregnant with my daughter Stella Rose, I became obsessed with nesting and creating the perfect home for her. She is now a 1-year-old and I am still constantly re-arranging my home to eliminate safety hazards. It is my opinion that child proofing is a never...
Business Renovation Storage
Perhaps your business is growing. That's great! Unfortunately, your office isn’t. Maybe you've had to expand as customer orders continue to roll in, which is great for business but not so great for your employees. Your old office space may start to feel like a...
Getting Ready for Baby: 10 Tips to Set Up a Nursery
Are you getting ready for your baby? Having a baby is one of the most tremendous experiences in the world but can be stressful if you are not prepared to care of your newborn. To help you enjoy every precious moment with your baby– here are my top 10 tips for getting...
Wardrobe Season Change
The sun is staying out longer. The days are getting warmer. If you live in a place where your winter boots are no longer a necessity, it's time to start updating your closet with appropriate clothing. This means you'll have to start putting away your heavier clothing...
Packing Planner: Packing your Studio Apartment
Is it time to leave that small studio apartment behind? Before you start packing your studio up, it will save time if you have an idea of the amount of items being packed and the amount of moving supplies needed. There are also all types of boxes and packing materials...
Making Room in Your Dorm
Moving into a dorm not only makes you realize how much stuff you have, but it also makes you stay organized. Making room in your dorm is important because there is no room for hoarding or disorganization, unless you want to sleep on a pile of clutter. You...
Under the Bed Storage
Whether you're a minimalist or a hoarder, sometimes you just run out of room. No matter how much we organize, some people just always seem to need more space. A common area that some people tend to overlook is under the bed. It doesn't have to be just a place where...
Packing Up Holiday Decorations
Some say Christmas is just like moving, because you'll end up packing and unpacking all of your holiday belongings. Now that the most wonderful time of the year is over, it's time to take down all of the seasonal cheer that hangs both inside and outside your home....
Five Tips to Unpack and Settle into Your New Home
You've packed up your home, managed your time on moving day and unloaded all those boxes, but now you’re surrounded by boxes and furniture that all need a place in your new home. Unpacking is one of the most time consuming and stress-filled parts of...
Five Tips to Get Rid of Clutter When Downsizing
There are many reasons for downsizing. Some people are moving to a smaller space to save money, others are moving into a smaller space after their children have left home, but whatever the reason the one thing that stays the same is downsizing means a smaller space....
How to Unload a Cargo Van
Efficiency is the name of the game in DIY moves -- every step must be well planned and organized for a successful move. With this in mind, most people forget about the last step of the moving process, unloading. Unload in the wrong manner and you can add hours onto...