Moving Tips, Advice & How-Tos
Moving means a lot of packing. However, there is a bright side to this tedious, time-consuming task. Although you’ll have to go through every single item you own, you’ll also have the chance to clear out unessential things that will take up space in your new apartment or home without offering any benefits. That way, […]
Relocating a family during the school year requires careful planning for a smooth transition. The move will be most stressful for young children who thrive on routine.
It’s crucial for parents to provide support and reassurance during this time of change.
Grownups have to deal with the hard work of moving: the packing, organizing, logistics, and details. Moving is a full-time job on top of the full-time work you already do and the full-time responsibility of parenting and maintaining a home.
But the kids are being pulled out of school, removed from their safe and familiar environment, and distanced from their...
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.
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 is inherently stressful. All the packing, sorting and discarding, disruptions, and extra work can take a toll on the average human.
The movers should be the least of your concerns. You expect them to show up on time, do the work they’ve agreed to do, and deliver your belongings to the new location intact.
Purchasing boxes and bubble wrap, taking time off from work, renting a truck, and hiring movers — it all adds up fast.
Thankfully, there are plenty of strategies for cutting costs while still making a smooth transition to your new place.
Moving is never easy, no matter the time of year. But if you keep a flexible schedule and timeline, you can make the process smoother.
When you move — determined by the best season or month — can make a huge difference in cost and convenience.
Moving is hard work, and much of that work involves packing.
But learning how to wrap and pack like a pro can make the process smoother, more efficient, and less stressful.
Moving to a new home is a hassle in itself. All the packing, sorting through and discarding stuff, and coordinating with the movers can be taxing.
The last thing you want is a dishonest mover who will make things more difficult for you.
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.
You’ve decided to move. Now, you have to break the news to your children, knowing they may not accept the idea. So, how should you handle the situation?
By approaching the conversation thoughtfully, you’ll ease the transition and teach them valuable coping skills they’ll carry into adulthood.
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