Topic: Household Moves

There are several things you can do to keep your children happy and occupied if traveling by car or plane. An activity kit with a fully-charged tablet, headphones, portable charger, crayons, paper, several books and a deck of cards will help to keep your children entertained for hours. Dressing your child in layers will keep…

The peak season for moving is May – September. During this time, moving companies are extremely busy — availability is limited, and deals are scarce. When you plan a winter move, you will find that most companies have more availability and sometimes better rates. If you decide to move in the winter, you will want…

Whether you’re buying or leasing a condo unit, you have to live in harmony with the other residents who share your condominium complex. To be a thoughtful, non-annoying new neighbor, understand the dynamics of condo living and set clear boundaries for yourself. Here’s how. Read the Rules and Bylaws The time to protest condominium rules…

Moving always brings some stress and change, but moving during or after divorce can become even more challenging. You might have legal appointments, personal and family counseling, the physical and emotional needs of children, paperwork, mediation, asset division, and custody hearings. However, with planning, sound legal advice, and a little bit of help, you can…

Many people become stressed, engage in hard manual labor, and eat a lot of takeout while moving. This can be very hard on your body. Staying healthy during a move takes a lot of effort. These tips can help you stay healthy and avoid injury during your upcoming relocation. 1. Start Early One of the…

Moving is always a monumental task, but you might find the move even more challenging when you have kids or other family members who will move with you. Moving with children means more gear, more clothing, more equipment, and more juggling for time. Packing, moving day, and settling into your new home all become a…

For most American households, moving is a certainty and something that will happen at one or more points in their life. In fact, according to statistics published by the United States Census Bureau, slightly more than 11 percent of the population moved to a different home during the counting year between 2015 and 2016. While this makes…

Adults have a broader perspective that helps them to approach a big move with positivity. If you’re moving for a new job, it’s tough to leave friends and family, but the opportunity for better benefits and pay will make a big difference. If you’re moving to be closer to family, you know you’ll have support…

Moving can be one of life’s most stressful events. Often, moving involves saying goodbye to home, signing a lease or a mortgage, selling a property, meeting new people, finding a new job, going to a new school, acclimating to new places, and finding new restaurants, doctors, and dentists. Moving can involve a loss of health…

After years or even decades of living in a larger home, you might now be faced with the need to move into a smaller home. Some people decide on downsizing for financial reasons; others choose to downsize because maintaining a larger home is not as easy as it used to be. Whatever your reasons, sorting…