Are you planning on moving into a home with a pool? During the summer a home with a pool to swim in is a great escape from the heat, but having a pool isn't entirely fun and games. There are some things you need to think about first. Pool Inspection We have talked...
Moving can be tough. Moving in the summer during 100+ degree weather? People think you're crazy. Still, many families choose to move during the summer time because children are out of school, and that makes it a whole lot easier for family and friends to help out when...
I will never forget completing my relocation to the Big Island of Hawaii. Even though I felt like I spent a months preparing, and had visited the Hawaiian Islands previously several times, there were still plenty of things I wish I had known before I made the big...
Moving boxes -- they are one of the most important tools that you can have in your repertoire for your upcoming move. But, did you know that not all boxes are created equal? Some boxes for moving are better suited for the job than others, and by that I mean...
Before I leave my apartment, I like to do a thing called the three-tap check. It’s a mental checklist as I tap each side pocket on my pants to make sure I have my keys and phone, and then tap my right rear pocket to make sure I have my wallet. Why do I do this? So I...
As you prepare yourself for the journey of moving to college, you're probably experiencing several different emotions. There are many new adventures that await you as you enter this new phase of life: adulthood. As a college student, you will have the chance to learn...
So you have Moving Help Providers ordered and scheduled to come assist with your move. What do they need to know? What details could help make this a smooth move? Use the following points to make sure your helpers know the details of your move and they come prepared....
When you weren’t spending nights studying for seemingly pointless prerequisite classes, you were probably eating Ramen noodles and trying to remember when the last time you did laundry was. Living in the dorms was a unique experience, but now you’re ready to...
Winter driving conditions can be difficult for any driver. But, if you’re conducting a household move, manning a larger vehicle than you’re accustomed to or towing a trailer behind you, then driving even a short distance in the snow, ice or wind can go from difficult...
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...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proceeding to suspend the right of a moving service company from doing business after determining that the moving company held a customer’s household goods hostage and...
Decluttering before a move can save you time and hassle, not to mention money. It can be an emotional process though, especially when you are already going through so much change. I've found that many times I hold onto things, not because I want them, but...