A dream, a destination, the open road and a moving truck. You're behind the wheel on your way to your new home with all of your belongings when you remember you forgot some vital things. Do you drive back? Do you find the nearest store? Here are some essential items...
The perfect lawn is like the perfect kid -- you have to nurture it and shape it well, give it the loving tender care that it needs. And then maybe, only maybe, will you have the lush green lawn that yard gods dream of. Ok, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but...
Thinking about using a trailer for transporting gravel or mulch? Have you ever thought about doing a home improvement project with mulch or rocks and then said no because you didn't have a way to get it home? Well today is the day that all changes. Using a trailer to...
Even seasoned travelers to the Hawaiian Islands may have difficulty when considering which island is best for their lifestyle when moving to Hawaii. In this last of my blog post series looking at the unique qualities of each of the Hawaiian Islands, we will be...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
You've seen a moving truck, moving helpers, and plenty of boxes in front of the home that had a "for sale" sign in its yard, so that means you have new neighbors! It's exciting to have new individuals relocate to your community, and you can help transition them...
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...
The city of Chicago (AKA, the windy city) has many unique climate considerations, especially when you will be storing your goods here for an extended period of time. Not only is the city very windy as it's nickname implies, but it can also drop to very frigid...
Transporting all of your goods from your old home to your new home can be a daunting task, especially when not having prepared for how to deal with your valuables on moving day. Thieves may look at moving trucks as a sign of an individual who will have a busy day...