Move Planning - Page 28

Where you keep your precious valuables during a move is vital to their safety and security.  Although you may believe every person you come across as trustworthy, it only takes one theft to change your mind.  Why risk it when you could prevent it?  Learn below the security measures you can take to keep your valuables safe when you move. Take Inventory Before you undertake any moving activity take inventory of your belongings. Decide what you consider valuable and also what items hold great value beyond the sentimental and could…

Did you know that May is National Moving Month? May through September is considered the busiest time to move to a new place which could be due to school ending and the weather being ideal for moving conditions.  According to My Moving Reviews, August 1 was the most popular with June 1 and July 1 running in second and third places respectively.   With those statistics, it appears that May is the most likely month to begin the process if you’re in the market to move.   Do you know the most…

Moving is a huge change that’s noted as one of the most stressful life events to endure.  For adults, we figure out how to handle stress, no matter how difficult, and realize we’ll eventually adjust to our circumstances.  However, for kids, moving seems as bad as the appearance of zombies, destroying their happy lives.  Of course, that sounds silly, but children get scared when presented with new situations and may not hold the tools to cope and adjust on their own.  Your mission – which you must choose to accept…

Seasoned homeowners realize they will endure a home inspection on the property they’re selling.  No matter how many upgrades you’ve made and how well they were done, though, a home inspection may bring up hidden home horrors -- horrors that may require costly repairs or sabotage the sale.  Biting your nails and panicking won’t help.  What helps is scheduling a pre-inspection before putting your house on the market.  Find out why you should get a home inspection before you sell. If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It How many times…

Buying or renting a place is an expensive proposition no matter how you go about it or how much money you spend.  When you start looking at places where you potentially could live, your mind is…

With so much to pack and purchase before you move into a new home, you may forget the most important everyday items like cleaning products and basic tools.  If you’re moving into your first place and/or out of your dorm room or childhood home, there’s a good chance that you take for granted the supplies which are easily accessible right now.  You don’t want to be without them!  But what are they, anyway?  We’ve compiled this list of the most essential items you need to create a well-stocked household. Tools…

Life changes at lightning speed.  One decision that seems ideal at one time can easily shift to a mistake that you must rectify or a choice that no longer works with your lifestyle. Change brings decisions…

Lately, a clever commercial for a major cable company has been circulating on television.  It shows a young man desperately trying to persuade his friends and family to help him move.  After receiving a bunch of humorous rejections using puns, he resorts to his last choice – his cable company/Internet provider – to help him which proves to be the best choice.  However, you CAN get help moving without handing over your firstborn.  Follow along for hints on how to convince your friends and family to help you move without…

The days before you move can be stressful and busy while you juggle work, family, activities, and, of course, preparing for the big day. Hopefully, you've been following your moving plan, sticking to your budget, and following your…