Topic: Moving Guides & Tips

You’re moving! You’re looking forward to a new neighborhood, the change in pace, and different acquaintances. Most of all, you’re excited for the adventure that moving presents. You’re just about ready to move, and you’ve got the details all worked out. But the forecast for move-in day isn’t looking so good. Rain or snow is…

Involvement in local organizations is one of the best ways to become part of a new community after you move. If you live like nearly 80% of all Americans, your religious group represents one of the most vital components in this organization-based assimilation. But when you move, whether you go a town over or across…

On the other end of the phone line, your friend explains that he or she has to go out of town on the day you have to move. So you check his or her name off your list, and you struggle not to rip out your hair with frustration. None of your friends or family…

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 have kids, pets, or a busy job, moving can be a bit overwhelming. Relocating all your possessions on your own can seem daunting, and packing everything safely may be one of your top concerns. For a little help, you may be considering a professional moving company to pack and relocate all your possessions…

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…

Moving an overly large instrument require planning for the safety of the item and those helping to move it. We’ve discussed several ways to move different large instruments in a previous blog, but there’s more to discuss when it comes to pianos. Pianos are one of the most commonly moved large instruments. Although many people…

Ever hear about Murphy’s law? This old adage states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” While the phrase sounds a little pessimistic, it often turns out to be true during a move. A variety of events can interrupt your move or ruin your day. Fortunately, you can avoid the most common moving problems…

Setting prices for your yard sale can be tricky. Price your belongings too high and you won’t sell everything; sell for too little and you won’t make as much as you could have even if you do sell everything! The trick to pricing your yard sale items properly is research, accurate categorization and organization. Whether…