Author: Boulevard

A floor plan helps you decide what to take when moving. Moving isn’t simply taking your bedroom set from your old home and relocating it to the new one. Drawing a floor plan early in your moving process can save you frustration because you will ensure the furniture you take with you fits in the…

One challenge moving companies face during a move is accessing the house or apartment safely. Homeowners or renters can take steps to ensure moving crews can freely carry items between the moving van and the residence.  Below are some of the most common barriers movers face and ways to alleviate them for your household move.…

Moving into your first apartment is exciting. For the first time, you have the freedom and responsibility to be entirely on your own. Here are some tips to help that first move go more smoothly. Budget Take a careful look at all your monthly expenses to determine how much you can pay for your apartment.…

When you tell friends and family that you’re moving, they commonly assume that you will do it yourself. But, you must determine if tackling the move yourself is the right choice. DIY moving is much harder than it looks, with real risks for your body and belongings. So in most cases, it’s better to leave…

As you plan for retirement, you’ll need to consider everything from your financial situation to where you live. While you could remain in your current home, many retirees choose to downsize. A few reasons to downsize when retiring include less maintenance, upkeep, and cheaper bills. First, however, you must ensure you’re correctly downsizing your home.…

Moving is always a bit complicated, whether moving to a different floor in your current building or a brand new home in the same town. But throw moving to another state in the mix, and the complexity level rises even more. Luckily, getting organized well before starting an out-of-state move helps reduce stress. This checklist…

Moving can generate a significant amount of waste and use a lot of fuel. However, proper planning can make moving more eco-friendly. Moving can also be an excellent way to kick off a new eco-friendly lifestyle in your new home. Here are some green household moving tips. 1. Pack Lightly One way to reduce the…

Ideally, when preparing for a relocation, you have months to plan and pack for it. But, factors like a new job, quick property sale, or other random life circumstances can cause you to move in a hurry — without much warning. If you find yourself on a tight schedule and need to pack for a…

Moving to a new city can be exciting – new places to explore and sights to see. But, if you’re moving with children, they’re focused on missing friends, school, and familiarity. You can help ease this transition so your little one is excited. Here are the top ways to help your kids make friends in…

It’s become clear in recent decades that our society needs to become more environmentally conscious. As a result, people worldwide are actively looking for ways to be more Earth-friendly in their daily activities. The moving process is no exception—there are many ways people can reduce their carbon footprints when relocating. Follow these five environmentally-friendly moving…