Packing Tips
There’s a science to labeling boxes. Maybe not the hard science of biochemistry, but a science nonetheless that can save oodles of time unpacking.
Less time unpacking = more time to enjoy your new place, binge-watch your favorite shows, and resume your everyday life, whatever that may be.
Packing fragile items like plates, bowls, and glasses can be stressful.
Thankfully, with the right techniques and materials, you can keep these breakables safe during the move.
What’s the one thing you most dread moving?
It used to be the waterbed when waterbeds were a thing.
Now, it’s probably the ginormous console in the family room or the double-door refrigerator in your kitchen. Both are big, heavy, cumbersome, and sensitive to clumsy handling.
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.
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 […]
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...