In most cases, the prospect of moving from one house to another is more overwhelming than it is exciting. And I’d be willing to bet that an informal poll would show that very few people would say that there’s ever a truly ideal time of year to move. Nonetheless, the majority of moves happen in […]
Packing up your home or office space before a relocation has been an age-old process that hasn’t evolved in years. The most crucial item for this process has always been cardboard boxes, and although there are ways to reuse these boxes, in nearly all cases they are discarded after one use. This waste has accumulated […]
Check Local Ordinances and Bylaws of Your New Community Moving with a pet can be difficult if you don’t do your research. There are a lot of restrictions placed on pets in many communities. For instance, I lived in a neighborhood where all pets had to weigh 30 pounds or less. Another apartment community only allowed cats. Save yourself the stress and do your pre-moving homework. Schedule a Veterinarian Visit Before Moving Prior to moving, […]
Whether you just sold your home or are just going on vacation, protecting your home when you are not there is a top priority. A vacant house has an increased risk of burglary and all kinds of terrible things can happen when you leave your house empty and uninhabited. Damage to your empty house is the […]
A self-storage unit has several immensely helpful benefits to anyone going through a move. Not only can it be used as a means of keeping furniture and special belongings safe during your search for the perfect home, it can also be a long-term solution to keeping your home and life organized. Below are five of […]
Sometimes we can’t hold ourselves back from jumping on a deal that’s too good to be true. Many times, however, these bargains are just that: Too good to be true. We spend our money thinking that we’ve made out like bandits, only to later find out that we’ve become a victim of an elaborate scam. […]
Whether you are a collector moving from one home to another or you have been professionally entrusted with moving artwork safely, you have an extra set of concerns to address when it comes to moving sculptures and fine art. These items are typically heavy and delicate; any damage sustained will ruin their value irreparably. Moving […]
Memorial Day Weekend means hitting the road for many of us – vacations, camping, or even moving to a new home. But watch out for an invasive pest that also enjoys new destinations—the destructive gypsy moth. Gypsy moth caterpillars can defoliate, weaken and kill more than 300 different species of trees and shrubs. Since 1970, […]
More people are opting to downsize their homes, happily saying goodbye to a large house where maintenance is costly, the cleaning never ends and physical items seem to accrue magically in every corner and closet. Moving can be a great thing; however, it’s not always simple to get from your large home to a modest […]
Have you ever been in a messy room? You probably have, or you might even be the proud owner of a messy room! Packing up a messy room before moving can be quite a challenge. It’s best to clean up your mess before you move so you don’t take all that clutter with you. You’ll […]