You've packed up your home, managed your time on moving day and unloaded all those boxes, but now you’re surrounded by boxes and furniture that all need a place in your new home. Unpacking is one of the most time consuming and stress-filled parts of...
Whether your lease is up, you're relocating for a new job, or you simply just decided it's time to up and move. Life is full of the unexpected. You never know when you'll have to move at the drop of a hat. If you're completing your move in one day, follow these steps....
Sometimes we don’t have the luxury of planning the season of our move. Moving in the winter can add some additional challenges if you're moving in a location with snow and ice covered surfaces. Simple things like carrying boxes and driving get a little more “exciting”...
So your friend is moving, which means there's a new neighborhood and home for you and your friends to explore. But trying to find the best housewarming gifts for friends who are moving can be a tricky task. Whether they're hosting a housewarming party or not, here are...
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...
When it comes to helping friends move, sometimes you'll look for any excuse to not help them out with this task. Moving can be a stressful event in someone's life filled with tension, so here's what could go wrong when helping a friend move, so you can...
We all learned The Golden Rule at an early age: treat others as you would like to be treated. However, there are many golden rules when it comes to being a good housemate and if followed correctly, will allow you peace and serenity without the heartache of living with...
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are approximately 25-30 million real Christmas trees sold in the U.S. every year. With the holiday season in full swing, it's that time of year to pull your favorite ornaments out of storage, pick the...
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...
It's that time of year again where people come together, exchange gifts and feast with family and friends. Though it's easy to get caught up in the holiday season, don't forget that there are those who are less fortunate. Some people don't get the chance to have a...
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...
There are many reasons for downsizing. Some people are moving to a smaller space to save money, others are moving into a smaller space after their children have left home, but whatever the reason the one thing that stays the same is downsizing means a smaller space....