We've all moved locations at one point or another, and the process of doing so always involves taking stock of what possessions are most important to us. While this can turn into a bit of an existential exercise, most of the time it's related to our physical objects. Over time we tend to collect a lot of items that may or…
Are you preparing for a long move? Moving from one place to another presents unique challenges to your family, especially when the move is a far one. However, there are several things you can do to make moving over long distances easier and more enjoyable. Tips for Turning Your Move into a Road Trip Moving to a different place in…
Family moving is a big job to take on. Relocating is challenging and has many factors like budgeting, location, and vital documents. Whatever brings you across the country, we hope to help make the trip more manageable, especially if you are moving with children or pets. Since we know the stress of moving and how overwhelming it can be, we…
Be it a new buy or a rental, small apartments and houses may be hard to revamp right away. Because of the costs associated with redesigning a small space, many consumers find ways to do interior decoration tactically instead. Good interior decorating can make a huge difference in small spaces because it produces an illusion of a larger space -…
Chances are, you’ve seen plenty of outdoor storage units before, identifiable by their rows and rows of brightly colored sheds surrounded by a chain link fence. If it's a nice facility, you might even see a security camera monitoring the front gate. Climate-controlled storage units are a different animal. These type of storage units are behind locked doors and in…
Decluttering your house has undeniable advantages - advantages that help your family save money and live a healthy lifestyle. With the rise of minimalism and the wild popularity of Marie Kondo’s “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” it seems that the world has gone mad for decluttering. Knowing how to declutter your home will start you on the path to…
Since the shift of the century, electronic gadgets have started to take up more space in our house. We don’t usually realize we have as many gadgets as we do until it’s time to move. Keeping your home healthy and clean is one thing, but packing is another entirely. Electronics are usually expensive, fragile, and sensitive to temperature. You need…
Garages and storage areas are always packed last because most people are not sure how to pack their garage for moving. One thing is certain: it poses more of a challenge than the rest of your house. Sharp objects, dirt accumulation, and awkwardly-shaped items are all common inhabitants of a garage. However, with a bit of planning, you can work…
Moving is already bad, but moving during the holidays can become a huge source of stress. Collecting and packing all your belongings seem like never-ending chores, not to mention the move itself. Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us, and for some people, this also means moving time. Holidays tend to be hectic: family visiting, bad weather, too much traffic, cocktail…
The moving industry is more competitive than ever before, and it may be hard to identify legitimate, certified moving companies. There are many “moving mavericks” that own big trucks and offer moving services on websites like Craig’s List. However, they are not certified, trained, or insured, and often put your belongings and themselves at risk. How can you tell the…