Moving at any age is stressful, but for older adults it can be especially challenging and emotional. Often older adults that are moving, whether to live closer to family, to downsize or to a retirement home, are leaving places they spent years. After parents make the...
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...
You've organized, cleaned and even started packing your clothes, dishes and decorations into moving boxes. But, you're not quite sure what to do with your sensitive belongings. Any official document that contains personal information should be accounted for before,...
The boxes have been unpacked and you've settled into your new destination, congratulations! You've even started thinking about which gifts you'll give to your moving helpers. The last item on your to-do list is to “return the moving van”. Here's what to expect when...
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...
Moving boxes -- they are one of the most important tools that you can have in your repertoire for your upcoming move. But, did you know that not all boxes are created equal? Some boxes for moving are better suited for the job than others, and by that I mean...
Spring time is here for most Americans and that means a few things: longer days, spring cleaning and getting the garden tilled and ready to go! Spring is also a great time for a move -- mild weather and cheaper rates are at the top of my list! Nothing is better than...
Moving can be a stressful process -- but do you know what could be even more stressful? How about unpacking the first box in your new home only to find out that some of your items were damaged in the move. The easiest way to avoid this disappointing situation is...
When you're on a tight budget—as many people are these days—you want to make sure you plan ahead to avoid any unexpected costs during your move. After you reserve your moving truck or trailer rental, you'll want to calculate a budget for moving supplies. Here are a...
When you think of cardboard boxes for moving, you might assume that a box is a box. Many DIY movers will overlook the important choice of what box to purchase and will simply use what is free or inexpensive. In this post, we want to take a look at an important...
Moving soon? Our "How to Pack" series will help you best pack up each of the different rooms in your home. Today we are addressing the bedroom. You may spend a majority of your life in your bedroom, but that does not mean that you will need to spend a majority of your...
Much like packing a moving truck, packing a self storage unit takes a bit of planning and skill. The goal is to use all of the space in the most efficient way, while still maintaining some access to your items in case you need them while they’re in storage. How do you...