When you pack Christmas gifts for shipping you want to make sure that they arrive at their destination in one piece. Opening up a gift and finding it broken can certainly dampen a little bit of that Christmas joy. To make sure that doesn't happen we have some tips on...
Placing your goods in storage is a great way to de-clutter your home. It'll open up plenty of closet, garage and shelf space too. Deciding to place items into storage means they're important enough for you to keep, and that means placing them in the right boxes that...
Moving day is approaching, what is the first thing that runs through your mind? "How am I going to haul all my belongings?" Most commonly, the individual who is planning to move tends to seek out which friend or family member that owns a truck in order to help...
You've been friends. You've dated. Now, you're ready to—gulp—move in together. Cohabiting is a big step. It might not seem like it since you've probably spent the majority of your time at one or the other person's home. But, joining your living arrangements can create...
Moving day may be as American as apple pie. The average American will move 11 times in their lifetime. But, if moving is an American habit then so too is procrastinating on moving day preparations. Ideally, you’ll give yourself at least eight weeks to prepare for a...
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...
As the semester winds down in a few months, college students across America will embark on their annual migration out of dorm rooms and return home to their mother’s nests. After you’ve aced your last final, you’ll have one remaining feat to conquer—pack your dorm...
Going home for summer break is a time of mixed emotions. You have one more round of finals behind you (whew!), but now you’ve got to arrange to store or ship your belongings from your dorm while you go home for the summer. The good news? There’s no need to stress. In...
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...
Kitchens are full of hundreds of small and often fragile items. It may take you much more time to pack up your kitchen than your office or bedroom because you will want to make sure that nothing breaks. Follow these tips on how to pack the kitchen, and hopefully all...
Photo courtesy of tachyondecay on Flickr. How do you pack your garage? This can be a little bit different for everyone, depending on what type of person you are. For some people, the only thing that goes into their garage is their cars. For other people, their garage...
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 how to pack your home office. Home offices can be different things for different people. Many are a catch-all room for items that don't...