Category: Moving Tips

Whether you have outgrown your home or simply need a change, listing your home for sale is a big decision to make. Before your home is portrayed in local real estate listings with “for sale” phrasing and a price, be sure to get your home prepared. Here are five good tips to help you along.…

Moving with pets adds a layer of complication — but sometimes houseplants are even trickier. Houseplants need a specific environment to survive. Moving changes it. There are several ways you can minimize damage to your houseplants as you pack up and move. Here are a few things you can try. Check Health Before the Move…

Many advice guides tell you how to get rid of items you don’t use before a move. That doesn’t apply to everything, though. Sometimes you have things you don’t (or can’t) use, but you still want to keep. And you need an excellent way to pack them. These tips will make it easier to determine…

The moving process can be particularly difficult for adults. It can be equally trying on kids as well. According to Psychology Today, kids like to be around all familiar and comfortable things. Moving means leaving all of that behind, which is why some kids are resistant to moving. For many, the idea of packing up…

Much planning and forethought go into preparing your home for a move. However, the time right after your professional movers get your belongings to your new place can be just as important.  After the moving truck pulls away and you prepare to get life started in your new home, there are a few golden rules…

Moving day is particularly hectic — and so are the days and weeks leading up to it. With so many moving tasks to track, utilities may be the last thing on your mind. But forgetting to cancel or start an essential service like electricity or gas can throw a wrench into your smooth move. Follow…

After months of house hunting, preparation, and packing, you’re moving day is right around the corner. You’re close to the finish line, but there are a few steps left in the moving process before you can sit back and relax in your new home. Here’s a to-do list to help you complete the few tasks…

Imagine you have planned for every foreseeable moving scenario. You’ve downloaded and filled out a moving checklist, set a to-the-minute timeline, packed diligently, and even purchased moving insurance. What could possibly go wrong? You might be surprised! The root cause of moving problems can be traced back to a single idea — unforeseeable circumstances. Whether…

Glassware is fragile, so packing glassware is one of the most labor-intensive moving tasks of your residential move. While packing glassware does take some time, your glassware will arrive at your new home just as fresh as when it left your old one if done correctly. Here are some steps to successfully packing your glassware:…

When you face a move from your current home to a new place, you face the enormous task of getting all your belongings from point A to point B. Bringing in professional movers for help is always a good decision. The pros can step in and do the heavy lifting for you by loading and…