Do You Need to Get Home or Renters Insurance Before You Move In? There’s a question that many people have when they’re getting ready to move into a new home or apartment. Do I need homeowners or renters insurance before moving in or wait until after I’ve made the move? There are a number of […]
How to Handle Homesickness after a Move? When you have just completed your local move, there are high chances that you will be affected by the feeling of homesickness. Leaving your old house meaning leaving your old locality, old friends, old neighbors, old shopkeepers etc. This might cause a good deal of grief that […]
Packing Yourself May Save a Little Money, But Hiring a Professional Mover Will Save More Than a Little Stress Many families planning a move often wonder: Should we pack our belongings ourselves and save money, or should we hire a professional packer for the task? Packing yourself may save you money… But it may also […]
Why It Is More Expensive to Move in The Summer On the surface, summer may seem the ideal time to move. People move because they need to be in a home before the fall school year starts. It’s also when many people put their homes on the market. While many people choose to move during […]
5 Benefits of Moving During the Spring With winter nearing its end, the blossoming flowers, mild temperatures and occasional rainfalls of spring are right around the corner. Historically, springtime has been ideal for escaping the house you’ve been cooped up in all winter, taking a much-needed vacation, and repairing your yard after months of it […]
Summer vs. Winter: Finding the Ideal Time of Year For Your Move Have you ever found yourself wondering what time of the year is best to move? While slightly lower rates in the winter might be attractive to you, both summer and winter moves present unique challenges for you to consider. Pricing: Peak moving season is […]
Beyond the Estimate When the time comes for you to choose a moving and storage company, it is likely that your initial research will be done online. With that being said, however, you should never book a move solely by the price given only online or over the phone. Many consumer groups and organizations suggest […]
There’s a common misperception that DIY moves can be done more cheaply and offer less risk than professional moves. In fact, this is often not the case. The reality is that a lot can go wrong, especially if you try to do it yourself, and costs can add up quickly. After the truck and equipment […]
Things Professional Movers Will Not Move When it comes to moving, you have enough to worry about in essentially relocating your entire life. Finding out your local mover cannot move some of your belongings on moving day will leave you just short of ripping your hair out. To avoid the added stress of surprises like […]
Moving sucks. We all know that. I’ve relocated more than the average American. How many times do Americans move in their lifetime? That is 11 times, ladies and gents. This past relocation makes my 14th time moving. Talk about quarter life crisis. Army brat? No, not exactly. I’m just the youngest daughter of four girls, […]