Moving Tips - Page 21

Until you move, you’ll never believe the crazy lengths movers and their customers will go to in the packing process.  Since most people only move a handful of times in their lifetime, they may not realize…

Falling in love makes you think anything is possible.  The sun shines brighter; the grass looks greener, and your heart is full of glee.  Imagine feeling that joy both day and night by living together and sharing each precious moment.  It’s time to get your head out of the clouds, though, and get practical about the nitty-gritty and very concrete reality of how to move in with your beloved with our moving tips below. Lifestyle Mash-Up You were brought together for a reason and stayed together for another.  However, when…

Our culture is one that saves, collects, and sometimes, sadly, hoards.  We simply need our comfort objects, security blankets, and mementos, whether they’re displayed in our homes or sitting in an attic or storage unit.  Storage…

Electronics make our lives easier, entertain and educate us, assist us in communicating with the world and complete our day’s work.  Amid glitches and overdependence, we value and need them, so when you move, it’s vital to know how to pack them with care, so that they’re not damaged or misplaced.  We will explain how you should pack them up so that your moving company can transport them without missing a beat or a beep. Keep It All Together Before you embark on packing your electronics, take photos of the…

Remember when hands-down the best decision in choosing to buy or rent a home was almost always the former? Nowadays, it’s not just the housing crisis that confuses the issue – it’s the myriad choices we’re…

Maybe you bought a second home for rental income or vacation purposes; haven’t sold your home but the moving company brought your belongings to the next, or you’re traveling overseas for an extended period of time.  Whatever the case may be, you own a vacant home that must be rented out.  If you’ve never handled this type of lucrative yet challenging situation before, it’s time to learn how to prepare your home for renters. Get a Home Inspection Since your house is going on the market and will be populated…

Extra money can be hard to find when you’re moving.  Sometimes, you feel like all you’re doing is exercising your credit card and opening up your wallet for various expenses.  Watching money disappear could leave you feeling depressed and overwhelmed.   Before you start spending money on moving services and other expenses start saving and get moving by using these money-saving measures. Stick to a Budget Before you decide to move, pack up or hire a moving company, calculate a budget for you and your family.  Living beyond your means is…

For most people, bathrooms are heavily trafficked areas, so their frequent usage may deter you from picking them up when moving until the last possible moment.  Even though they’re generally in high demand, you should start packing them up in advance.  Not only will it make it easier to clean, but it will also lessen your stress during crunch time when the movers and new owners/renters are at your heels, ready to move you out.  Although it’s not a particular challenge, it is time-consuming and could be a dirty job,…

Upheavals are to be expected when you’re expecting.  After all, you’re bringing a new life into the world that will inevitably change your own.  Many couples upon discovery of this new being choose to upgrade their…