Move Planning - Page 30

Oh, Chicago. The city is a perpetual third wheel in the New York-LA media pipeline. What could this town have to offer an upwardly mobile 20-something like you? Well, as it turns out, Chicago has plenty…

The daunting tasks of packing and moving are over, but your move is not finished just yet. You still have to unpack and organize each room in your new place. If you directed your movers to place boxes in their designated rooms and areas, your job is almost sort of complete. You've probably already unpacked your 'Essentials' box, linens, and necessary kitchen supplies, your movers placed all of your large pieces of furniture in their respective places so now you are well on your way to needing the rest of…

Changing your address probably seems like a pretty simple task, right? Everyone knows they need to do it, and they know where the post office is, yet many still make some type of mistake. Some even forget completely. This is often a task that just gets put off every week because it is so obvious until it just gets neglected completely.  You might not even put it on your to-do list because you know you won't forget it. If you have a long-distance moving adventure in the near future, use…

Being pregnant is exhausting. Cross-country moving is both exhausting and stressful. Put the two together, and you get a situation most women would not even want to think about being forced to deal with. Still, sometimes this scenario can't be avoided. Sometimes, the move being made is taking you across the country, which is far more challenging and detail-oriented than a local move. Below are a few tips that will come in handy when cross-country moving while pregnant. Find an Obstetrician Even if you are in your first trimester and nowhere…

Moving is a big change for us people, an even bigger one for our pets.  Most animals are naturally territorial and aren’t big fans of change.  We have the opportunity to anticipate an upcoming move and prepare accordingly for it but a move is a sudden and disruptive occurrence in the life of an animal.  It may seem silly but talking to your pet throughout the moving process will aid in their adjustment – animals such as cats and dogs are remarkably intuitive and it is your responsibility as a…

You are called into your boss' office, and you can't help but think you must be in trouble for something. You were late yesterday, but you are positive no one saw you sneak in, and you…

Hiring movers is always going to make the moving process a lot easier both mentally and physically. However, if you simply can't squeeze the expense of movers into your budget or if you are dying for…

Many people think a condo is just a more expensive version of an apartment. This is actually not true. Living in a condo gives you the perks that come along with homeownership without the lawn maintenance…

Dealing with mountains of unmarked boxes in your new home is no fun. This is especially true in a smaller house or apartment where there isn't much room to unpack and move furniture around. Even if you are someone who is always up for an adventure, not being able to find the coffee maker or your shower liner when you need it could put a damper on your move. If you have a higher budget to work with then you can take advantage of packing, furniture disassembly, and other moving…