Moving Tips
Moving to a new home is exciting, overwhelming, and exhausting. Yes, all three things can be true. From packing boxes to managing utilities, there’s no shortage of tasks.
So, is there a way to make the process faster, easier, and less frustrating? Absolutely, and if you’re relocating for the first time or looking for a more systematic approach to moving,...
Most moving expenses are unavoidable, but what about packing materials?
With DIY hacks and savvy shopping strategies, you can sharply reduce your moving costs without compromising quality or safety.
Of all the items to move into your new apartment, the couch may be the one you dread the most.
Couches are bulky, heavy, unwieldy, and generally painful to move, even from one corner of the living room to another.
Moving is always heavy work, and it always pays to have help.
But there may be a time when you’re entirely on your own. No help. No time to hire a mover. What then?
Kitchen supplies are one thing, but what about the sofa? Your mattress?
Packing is never fun. Nobody packs for pleasure or therapy. Packing highly fragile items like glasses, wine goblets, and cups can be downright nerve-wracking. You may harbor memories of past failures — expensive wine glasses arriving in shards at the new address; heirloom cups with chips, cracks, and broken handles. Short of wrapping each item […]
While DIY moves were the obvious choice in your callow twenties, things are different now. You’re less spry, more prone to injuries, and you have enough disposable income that you can pay someone to do the heavy lifting.
So then, what’s your best option? Hiring professional movers, doing it all DIY, or a hybrid approach?
Your washing machine sits in one corner of your home, and you’ve decided it’s time for a change. Or maybe it’s an item on your honey-do list.
Whether upgrading, downgrading, or just rearranging, the task seems Herculean: moving that heavy washing machine all by yourself.
Moving to a new home is exciting and stressful. For a plant, there’s no excitement, only stress.
As much as your cat hates being moved, your plants dislike it more. Why else would they send out roots? It’s their way of saying, “We’re not going anywhere.”
So, for a plant enthusiast, leafy companions add a layer of complexity to the...
Moving a refrigerator can be daunting, considering its weight and size. Yet, if you’re a Los Angeles apartment dweller, a fridge may be the only large appliance you take with you when you change address.
Whether relocating to a new home or renovating your kitchen, it’s crucial to handle the move carefully to avoid injury to your back or damage...