Almost everyone has lived in an upstairs apartment or bought a two story house at some point in their life. I have done both and have experienced the joy and pain of several moves in and out of these two. I have come up with some ideas and tips to help move those...
Moving to Portland, Oregon can be quite tempting. I say this because I personally have been tempted by family members and friends to move to the Pacific Northwest. If you're pondering a move or actually planning one, these moving tips can help: Why Move to...
Are you the “at home workout” kind of person? If so, odds are you have secured yourself a number of pieces of exercise equipment that will be accompanying you on your move to your new home. So how do you get the equipment from point A to point B without damaging it?...
Whether it's your first time moving with a trailer or your 20th time, the same rules still apply...slow down when trailering. Driving a car trailer combination is not the same as driving your car alone. You should always reduce your normal driving speed when towing....
Jingle bells, jingle bells, now you have to put all those bells away. The holidays have come and gone once again and now we are left with the burden of cleaning them up. Every year when I open my "Christmas Box" I am reminded of how truly unorganized I can be. This...
No matter how far away or how close your move is approaching, when it comes to packing do not overload your box. As much as we want to get it over and done with, strategically and carefully packing a box will be well worth it. Besides, who wants to be that person that...
While some of us may enjoy the colder temperatures, our plants don't necessarily agree. If you want your plants to survive the winter season, use some of these neat tips meant to help protect your plants from winter temperatures. Cover your Plants When...
If you know makeup, you know that when it comes time to move, throwing your array of lipsticks and fragile eye shadow palettes into a box isn't going to cut it. Why spend all your money on quality products only to ruin them during a...
Whether you have a big Pitbull or a miniature Yorkie, moving your dog into your apartment from a larger home can be a challenge with both space and your schedule. Here are tips for adjusting your dog to apartment life: Don't Leave Them Alone For at...
Brrr! Is it cold where you are? Sadly, it's not that chilly here in Phoenix. Definitely not cool enough yet to need a heater. But, soon. Very soon. Until then, the colder parts of the world will benefit from these tips on how to set up an outdoor propane heater....
The time has finally come -- today, you leave your home embark on a journey... kind of. But before you can settle into your new home and explore the area, you have to get all those last minute moving day checklist items out of the way. Hopefully at this point you've...
Are you the “out of sight, out of mind” kind of person? There's no shame in it, lots of us are. But when it comes to caring for your home, being a little mindful might be best. Sure we all dust and put away the dishes, but there are probably a few spots that you...