Short-Distance Moving Tips
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...
Moving your earthly possessions from one household to another is exhausting. After the move itself, you may find yourself slumped in your new living room, staring blankly at sealed boxes still full of stuff.
Unpacking is almost like a second move; you need time to organize and arrange the new house or apartment. It can take days, even weeks, and...
Moving is a pain no matter how you slice it. But if you go the DIY route and wrench your back wrestling a double-door fridge, that pain may stay with you for life to remind you of your dogged determination to save a few bucks. Lifting injuries are common. For someone inexperienced and untrained to […]
You have to move. Immediately. What next? Most people plan a move several months in advance. This gives them time to organize, clean their homes, and pack leisurely. But sometimes, a last-minute move can’t be avoided. Maybe you received an unexpected job offer in another state, and the boss wants you on-site in a week. […]