Jul
05

How To Prepare For A Long Distance Move

No matter where you're moving to, a long distance move is an enormous undertaking. Moving down the street or in the same city is stressful enough, but moving across the country can be terrifying.

When expenses start popping up, you may be wondering if there's anything you can do to make your move easier.
You're in luck. There are tons of tips out there to help you prepare for the best of them. We're here with 10 of the most helpful.

How to prepare for a long distance move

Estimate a budget

The very first thing you should do...

Apr
02

10 Ways to Thank Your Friends for Helping With Your Move

Pizza and beer are classics, but why not go the extra mile when thanking friends and family for being awesome moving helpers. We're sharing our favorite ideas.

We've all been on both sides of the moving equations: the person moving and the moving helper.

Both experiences can usher in emotions of dread because everyone knows that moving is hard and one's time is a precious thing.

Whether you're moving to another country, just down the road, or putting your belongings in storage for a few months, having friends as moving helpers is usually the least expensive method.

But how to repay...

Jun
10

Coming back to the nest - 5 tips to make it a smooth transition

Moving home after living on your own, no matter what your age, can be difficult. There are all kinds of changes you'll need to make, from downsizing your stuff to getting used to different rules and living with other people. Fortunately, there are some ways you can make the transition more smoothly. That way you can feel good about coming back to the nest for a few months or even a few years. Settling in and making sure you're happy with your new arrangement is definitely possible with the right discussion beforehand and a little bit of extra planning. Here...

Feb
04

5 Packing Hacks to Make Your Move Easier

Moving to a new place can be exciting.  It's awfully fun to find a new space chock full of possibilities.  Unfortunately, the actual process of moving is anything but fun and games.

Luckily, you're not reinventing the wheel.  Plenty of people before you have discovered a variety of ways to make the moving process easier.  Here are some handy hacks that will reduce stress and wasted time in the packing process.

1. Make a Schedule

This might sound less like a hack than extra work on top of all your cleaning and packing.  However, taking a few minutes to create...

Jan
09

Moving your family: How to say goodbye to your old home

Moving to a new home, whether it's across the world or just down the street, can be very exciting. It's a chance to explore a new place, live where the weather and the people are different, and have an adventure. The new house might be gorgeous and just what you wanted, too. That doesn't mean you don't still have affection for your old house, though. To truly move on and feel good about your new start, you might want to do something to say goodbye to your old home. Doing that can give you closure, and can help you feel...

Apr
28

Preparing the Kids and Pets For a Long Distance Move

Moving long distance can have its benefits, but there's also stress involved. A lot of that stress can revolve around trying to move children and pets, because there are entertainment and logistical issues that have to be addressed. So what can be done to make it easier on everyone? How can you help your children and your pets get from one place to another on a long distance move with a minimum of fuss? Fortunately, there are a lot of different options that can be considered so kids and pets can be a part of a long distance move and...