Moving Tips, Advice & How-Tos
Moving is a mix of excitement and dread. It takes time, effort, and planning — mostly time and effort. You have to sort, pack, organize, say goodbye to accumulated junk, and ensure nothing worthwhile gets lost in the chaos. A sound labeling system can help you deal with that chaos. Here’s why clearly labeling your […]
Storing furniture requires careful planning and preparation, whether for a move, renovation, or temporary downsizing. Improper storage can lead to warping, cracking, mold, and pest damage, so it’s essential to store your items the right way.
This guide outlines what you need to know to store your furniture damage-free.
Moving can feel like a wasteful exercise — cardboard boxes, plastic wraps, and endless trips back and forth in fuel-guzzling vehicles — but it doesn’t have to be that way.
If you value sustainability or are simply looking to reduce your ecological footprint, there are practical ways to keep your move green.
The sofa doesn’t fit in your new living room as you imagined it would. There’s no space for the coffee table, and the armchairs have no clear line of sight to the TV.
You could have avoided the problem with a few careful measurements in advance.
Moving to a new neighborhood is an exciting opportunity to start fresh — but it can also feel like a chore. How do you meet people? Where do you find the best coffee? And how can you feel at home in an unfamiliar place?
A few simple strategies will help you connect with your community and fill your social calendar.
Every item you pack and move involves labor and expense — not just the labor of packing and hauling but also the work of unpacking and storing at the destination.
Unless you live in a tiny house, it’s a good bet you’ve accumulated too much stuff over the years.
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...
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 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.
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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