If you're anything like me, the end of this long holiday weekend means getting rid of the mountain of gift wrapping paper, boxes and other packaging your holiday gifts came in. Those of you who went shopping on Boxing Day may have even added more packaging to...
Cleaning for the New Year
Fresh year, fresh start! There's something about the shift from one calendar year to the next that makes everyone want to change for the better. Of course, we all know that changes can be made any day of the year and don't need to correspond with your new planner. So,...
Top 5 Ways to Use Propane on Your Camping Trip
The great outdoors offer a fantastic place to escape every day with your friends and family. Many choose to "rough it" and bring along minimal supplies and luxuries, while others choose to bring the comforts of home along to make the experience a little more...
Preparing Your Home for Winter Storms
Preparing your home for winter storms starts long before the first snowflake falls. Before the forecast calls for extreme weather, make sure your home is in the best possible condition. Proactive Preparation While the weather is still decent, take these household...
How to Keep Your Belongings Safe in a Trailer
Keeping your belongings safe in a trailer begins with proper packing and follows through the entire loading, driving and unloading process. In order to safely move your items in a trailer, you need to have all of the right supplies. Packing a Trailer For starters,...
Tips for Downsizing into a Retirement Home
As we get older, we somehow manage to accumulate more and more stuff. As the years go on, we get to a certain point where we must downsize our space and declutter our lives. Downsizing into a retirement home can be a physically and emotionally tough time, but these...
Towing A Trailer in the Winter
Stay safe while towing a trailer in the winter with a little extra planning, preparation, and common sense. As the weather gets colder and the snow starts to fall, road safety is more important than ever to keep you, your loved ones, and everyone else on the road safe...
Uses for Space Bags
Nothing fills moving boxes faster than towels, linens, and blankets. They add bulk to your move and can exhaust space. Did you know that you can move and transport the same items using a fraction of the room? When it comes to moving supplies, space bags are a...
Is My Move Insured?
Nobody thinks they will get into an accident, until it's already happened. Even though you have a million other things on your mind during a move, you should definitely set aside some time to get familiar with what coverage you currently have, and whether it will...
Moving to Baltimore
So you're looking for a change, and are entertaining the idea of moving to Baltimore? If you are a history buff, you won't be disappointed. In fact, Baltimore is home to Fort McHenry, the birthplace of our national anthem! However, you need to consider a lot more than...
5 Most Affordable States
A $100 bill is equal to $100, right? Wrong. Although the denomination is the same, Benjamin has more buying power in certain states compared to others. The Tax Foundation calculated the value of the hundred dollar bill based upon the varying price for goods in...
The Best Way to Move an Appliance
An appliance poses a challenge for any DIY mover-- they are large, heavy, and stubborn. Relocating large items can lead to damage on the floors and walls, or even the appliances itself if moved improperly. Don't fret! There is no need to call professionals when you...