With the end of the school year approaching, chances are you're starting to consider options for the summer? Maybe you're graduating this year and you're heading out to a big city to start your career. Or maybe you're moving out of a dorm and into an apartment....
I always remember my mother treating her books like gold bars when it came time for packing and moving. Being a bit of a bookworm myself, I never knew how much my collection meant to me until I had to pack it for the first time. It’s not as easy as it seems if you...
Downsizing homes is something I’ve had to do with my family several times during my life, but it wasn’t until my recent move last summer that I realized downsizing isn’t as easy as it seems. Moving to a smaller home or living space does have a lot of pros, but could...
What is "walkability" and what does it mean to you when you are looking for a new home? The American dream used to be a house in the suburb with two cars in the garage, but that is changing. Not everyone wants or needs to own a car, and by taking a look at your...
In the days leading up to your move, there are bound to be several to-do lists of things you need to get accomplished. Even though packing up your moving truck can be stressful, there are several things do to in your current location before you move. Before you take...
Surrounded by both mountains and water, Seattle, Washington is known for its thriving cultural and technological advancements. Like other heavily populated cities, rent can be higher than many people may like. In that case, a storage unit might be a good way to...
Have you ever heard the saying, “You can never go home again”? While you may have loved growing up in your hometown, renting a moving truck and heading back there as an adult is not always ideal. So can you really go home again? Yes, but it may not always be how you...
We all have that one drawer somewhere. Whether it's in the kitchen with various cooking utensils shoved somewhere or it's in your office, filled with paper clips and pens, the junk drawer becomes a continuously growing mess. With Spring in the air, it's time to get...
With everything on your mind during a move it can be easy to forget that moving expenses are, in some cases, tax deductible. The first thing I want to make clear is that I am not a tax professional. These are only helpful pointers to make you aware of deductions you...
Before moving to Tucson, be sure to pack plenty of sunscreen, T-shirts and shorts, and some comfortable hiking shoes. If you have skis, you can even bring them, too! Weather Everyone knows Tucson is hot. On average, there are 150 days with highs of 90 degrees...
Moving is a critical time in our lives that usually brings on a wave of emotions. No matter how many times you've moved, you are guaranteed to get emotional some way or other, especially if you are moving to a different state. If you have children, you may even be...
As if moving isn’t stressful enough, I frequently hear from my friends, family and acquaintances that the thought of driving a moving truck (of any size) is quite possibly the most stressful part about it. Well, if you’re planning a move in the future and this thought...