Whether you’re moving into a quaint suburban apartment community or a beautiful apartment in the city, there are many things to consider. Keep some of these things in mind when apartment hunting. Location Sometimes people get distracted with the flashy amenities of a...
As a kid, moving was often something I looked forward to. I was able to participate in all the "fun" activities (taping boxes, writing labels with colorful permanent markers, pretending my books were Tetris pieces while packing them), while avoiding the less than...
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...
Even seasoned travelers to the Hawaiian Islands may have difficulty when considering which island is best for their lifestyle when moving to Hawaii. In the third installment of a four blog post series, we will be exploring the island of Maui, and the unique qualities...
Let's face it, no one wants to spend any more time than they have to moving. Between loading delays and traffic jams, you can spend a lot of time waiting around instead of out on the open road! Thankfully, most of these delays can be avoided or mitigated with just a...
Moving day presents new safety considerations that you don't have to think about every day. Moving large furniture, coordinating the moving truck, people running in and out of the house, last-minute packing and cleaning; the list goes on. When you are moving with...
Even seasoned travelers to the Hawaiian Islands may have difficulty when considering which island is best for their lifestyle when relocating to Hawaii. In the second of a four blog post series, we will be exploring the island of Oahu, and the unique qualities of this...
You've just moved to college and classes are right around the corner. Adjusting to the first week of college after summer vacation can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you survive the first week of school: Settle in before classes start. The few days prior to...
When you wake up on moving day, you will likely be facing a mix of emotions. Nervousness, excitement maybe even sadness, and of course relief that the day is finally here; these are all common feelings. When we prepare for a move, we often focus on time management in...
Forgetting to clean off the blinds when you move is understandable. Subjecting yourself to weeks without Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube while tiptoeing around a squalor of cardboard boxes is not. After all, how are you going to catch up on Downton Abbey when your TV is...
Even seasoned travelers to the Hawaiian Islands may have difficulty when considering which island is best for their lifestyle when relocating to Hawaii. Over a series of four blog posts, we will be exploring the unique qualities of the main islands that make up the...
Planning your move is often more work than the move itself. Just when you think you’ve figured out all the steps to prepare for your move, you realize that there are little steps within those steps. Then, you tackle the little steps only to realize there are even...