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...
Though moving can be an adventure, we all know that it’s hard work. There is a lot of preparation like packing, cleaning and heavy lifting involved. Anyone who has moved before knows that it’s usually impossible to do it alone. Most people call their friends for...
If you, your spouse or a member of your family has received orders to move to Alaska for the military, you have an exciting new journey ahead. Before deployment, there is a lot to plan. Of course, one of the first considerations is determining how you will physically...
What's the biggest possible move you can think of? A few states over? How about a cross-country move? You might want to think again. An overseas move can be one of the biggest and most exciting moves of your lifetime. Between the culture shock, language differences...
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...
In today’s society, it’s becoming increasingly important to consider the environment in our day-to-day decisions; everything from “paper or plastic?” to transportation. The auto industry has focused a lot of their attention and resources into creating vehicles that...
Moving is a stressful time; it's no secret that packing up all your stuff in the moving truck and taking it to a different location can cause a few headaches. But what a lot of DIY movers don't realize is the need to de-compress after the completion of a move and...
There are many choices to make on moving day. When you rent a moving truck, for example, you have the choice of renting either an unleaded gasoline or diesel fueled truck. In this post, we'll share the factors you should consider when deciding the winner in the...
Deciding to do a DIY move is a decision that opens up more questions and decisions then you could ever think of. Should you use a moving truck or a towable rental trailer? Do I pay someone to do the loading and unloading for me? Even the simple things require a...
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...
Alison, coming through, 10-4, over. I've got to admit, my first time driving a 26-foot moving truck made me feel like a 'truck driver', All I needed was my radio and trucker hat. If anyone were to give me the 'honk your horn' signal, I'd surely respond with a big...