Taking a trip cross country? Or are you towing your tailgating gear to the game? Whatever it is, there's no doubt that the hitch plays a vital role in towing your belongings from one point to the other. Fortunately, there are some accessories that can better your...
Who is a Moving Help Provider?
Mo·ving Help Pro·vi·der noun A self-employed, labor-only mover who goes through the Moving Help Provider verification process and completes the required classes to participate in the Online Moving Help Marketplace. Moving Help Providers come from various...
Safety in a Big City
You've just moved into your new home in the big city, returned the rental truck and settled in. Now you are ready to explore the city! Before you head out you should remember that safety in a big city is an important issue. Here are some tips for safety in a big...
How to Get Out of Helping A Friend Move
Do you ever just want a weekend to yourself, but a friend is moving? We are always told that “being a good friend means helping a friend move,” but what if this is the third or fourth friend to move in a month? Tired muscles and longing for the weekend may mean it is...
Healthy Snacks on Moving Day
It's that awkward time of the day between lunch and dinner where you're hungry but you don't want to spoil dinner, so you run and get a snack. Here's the tough part. Apple slices or potato chips? If you know what's good for you, you'll grab those apple slices, saving...
How to Connect Your MP3 player to a Moving Truck
Tolstoy said that “music is the shorthand of emotion.” With that in mind, one could argue that unsavory music (or lack thereof) could be the shorthand of correlating emotions. Whether it's across town or across the country, listening to music on your drive can help to...
Fun Moving Projects
Confused with what you should do with your leftover moving supplies? Moving can be a stressful and heavy burden on any member of the family, but it doesn't mean you can't have fun (or relax) when it's over! Here are some creative ways to shake the stress away and...
Visualizing Your New Home With a Room Planner
"Hmm...maybe it could go here. Or here, or wait better yet here!" Sound familiar? I know for myself that when I'm moving, one of my biggest challenges is deciding how I'm going to arrange everything in my new home. Whether we think about it when we're in the moving...
Can I Break my Apartment Lease?
The day has come when your current living situation is no longer working. Perhaps you have lost your job, or perhaps you’ve taken a new job in a different state. Maybe you are getting a divorce, or perhaps you are getting married. Whatever the case may be, there are...
Moving to Boston- Somerville
So, you've decided that Somerville has a nice ring to it and you’re ready to call it home. For a town that is filled to the brim with style, diversity, and uniquely intimate neighborhoods, there’s endless information for newcomers. With so much life bustling from...
Finding a Short Term Apartment Lease in a Big City
I'll never forget how excited I was when I found out that I had been offered a short term position in one of the largest cities in the country. The capitol of our nation, Washington DC, was about to be my new home in just a few short weeks. The only problem was that I...
Top Five Overlooked Tasks When Moving
Anyone who's moving can agree that it is an involved process. You've probably already packed your belongings, reserved your moving truck and had your utilities disconnected at your old location (or least have them scheduled for disconnect). But, certain tasks are...