Topic: Household Moves

Before you go, you must coordinate with your moving company, realtor or property manager, and utility companies. And once you get there, you spend some time finding the nearest grocery stores, checking out local attractions, and settling in to work or school. With all this busyness, many people forget to begin the search for new…

When you first move into a new home or apartment, the last thing you want to worry about is cooking. After all, you’d rather spend a few hours unpacking boxes than preparing three meals a day. Below, we’ve provided a list of easy meal options to try during the first week in your new home.…

As you prepare to move to a new home, you can’t help but feel a little excited at the idea of starting fresh. You want to put your best foot forward and make new memories with your family. But as you sort through your closets and attic space, you realize that you have created a…

Moving from a chilly or temperate climate to a warm or hot climate takes preparation. Your wardrobe will change from boots and sweaters to shorts and flip flops; your hobbies will go from snowboarding to surfing. But it’s not all fun and fashion—it’s important for your health, happiness and safety to know how to acclimate…

You’ve spent years cultivating your koi pond. You chose the perfect fish to put in it and you’ve carefully tended to them through every season. But now, you’re moving and you don’t know how to move your fish across town or across the country. You have a strict no-koi-left-behind policy, but how do you go…

When you got engaged, you felt elated and ecstatic. Nothing could take away the joy you felt as your beloved popped the question and you said “yes.” As you’ve worked on the wedding details, you’ve established a few concrete ideas. You know exactly what music will play, where the reception will be held, and what…

In a previous blog post, we talked about a few things renters need to know before signing a lease. Although this article provides a few tips, there are still several things you as a future renter should know before you grab the pen and put your signature on a legally binding document. Below, we go…

In your current city, you feel comfortable and confident. You go to the same doctor you’ve seen for years. You know how to get to all the nearest grocery stores. And you have connections that can help you find jobs. But now you’re planning a move to another place, and you feel lost. You have…

Are you about to embark on a long-distance move? This life change means new opportunities for you, but it also means you’ll say goodbye to friends, neighbors, coworkers, and acquaintances who’ve been an important part of your life for years. Thanks to social media, you know you can easily stay in touch with these individuals.…

Packing seems like one of the most tedious tasks to accomplish before a move. You have to fold and organize clothes, clean and box up dishes, and make sure that none of your possessions gets left behind. But just because you have to pack doesn’t mean that you should feel bored. Why not listen to…