Yes, packing for a move doesn't exactly make for a fun weekend. As a matter of fact, depending on how much stuff you have, packing will take much longer than a weekend. As a rule of thumb, you should begin packing a few weeks prior to your moving date. That little tip...
Wine connoisseurs know all the basics of wine: the flavors infused in a Chardonnay, how to properly swirl and sip during a wine tasting, or perhaps even cheese pairings for your own collection. But it's equally important to know how to store wine in order to keep your...
Welcome to Moving Tape 101, your comprehensive guide to the world of tape. You may scoff and ask, "Why do I need a guide for tape? Seems pretty simple to me!" Well if that's what you're thinking; frankly, you're wrong. Leave your preconceived notions at the door,...
Corn snakes, ball pythons, boas --- when it comes to moving, you can’t forget about your slithery friends! Before loading up the moving truck, make sure you pack your snake terrarium properly. Follow the tips below to ensure you're moving your pet snake properly:...
Everyone knows the saying, “Hindsight is 20/20.” It's an idiom for a reason, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating. So, hopefully, you're reading this post before your next move, because I'm about to bestow some magical moving gems in the form of the top 5...
Nothing fills moving boxes faster than towels, linens, and blankets. They add bulk to your move and can exhaust space. Did you know that you can move and transport the same items using a fraction of the room? When it comes to moving supplies, space bags are a...
Being a musician has its perks, but there are also times when you want to curse the day that you decided to pick up an instrument. Usually, that happens when it’s time for a big move. Most musicians take pride in their instruments and work hard to keep them in good...
When you move it is important to take care of all your valuables. Everyone is always extremely cautious with their television and expensive furniture, but a lot of the time nobody considers their mattress. The average cost of a foam mattress is...
Got so much junk it won't fit in your trunk? No worries! Throw some of it in a self-storage room. Maybe you're downsizing from a house to an apartment, or you're moving to a new town and need a temporary place to stow your belongings until you find a permanent home....
Moving is a great time to go through your belongings and purge, purge, purge. What better excuse to get rid of unwanted clutter than the burning desire to not have to pack it and move it? Some things are just not worth the effort to move. So, while you're packing for...
"Moving Day is not Packing Day" I've never been a fantastic planner, but that saying above has stuck with me since I first heard it over a decade ago. The truth is that Moving Day goes so much faster and easier when you can gather your moving helpers and immediately...
Moving in itself is no simple feat. This task is not made any easier when you're an artist and the majority of your belongings are fragile and irreplaceable pieces art. Thankfully, like anything else, with the proper precautions set into place, transporting that...