Moving into a house from an apartment for the first time is one of the most exciting, yet stressful experiences in someone’s life. For those who have never lived in a home before, the idea of owning one can seem difficult and strange. Fortunately, many of us have...

Moving during the winter can be challenging, dealing with freezing cold temperatures and trying to navigate slippery, snow-covered roads can be daunting! Here are some tips for cold weather moving to save you some headaches and make your cold weather move a success....

Moving can be tough on kids. It's harder for kids than adults because of the lack of control they feel and because they really didn't have a choice in the decision to move. To help your kids feel more involved so they better understand and adjust to this huge change,...

As we all know, and most of us have experienced at least once, moving at the best of times is difficult. So, when you add the extra emotional stress of a major life change, such as a divorce, death or economic crisis, a move can be a breaking point. The hard part is...

Moving means dealing with everything from choosing the best mover to handling the mountains of work that come with buying and selling a home. By the time you get to moving day, you might just be looking forward to getting everything done and relaxing at the end of a...

It’s moving day. Everything is packed, the rental truck is parked outside, and despite your prayers for sunshine the weather forecast is coming true—a storm is brewing, prompting worries of soaked boxes and ruined furniture. Moving in the Rain, Snow, or Storm But...

What is one of the most common — yet unexpected — questions to ask a moving company? Believe it or not, Americans ask a fair share of local movers whether it is possible and/or advisable to move during the holidays. The answer is yes. You can move during the holidays,...

s. Today’s homebuyers hate clutter. They want their things accessible but out of sight in efficient storage spaces – not six boxes deep and difficult to find in a dark attic. A survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders found that storage space was...

They say you should “never judge a book by its cover,” so why would you judge a house by its curb appeal? It’s easy to get swept up in the external look of a place when house hunting. But curb appeal is fleeting, much like fashion trends and Top 10 song lists. While...

Moving is a time of excitement and anticipation, a period leading up to a major change that affects every day of your life going forward. A new home is almost always a happy development, but what about the memories of your old house or apartment? If you enjoyed your...

To err is human. Those wise words will be of little consolation for you when you lose money, time, or both due to a costly mistake during your home move. There may not be a 100% mistake-free move, but at least you can try to minimize the common moving mistakes that...

Making a local move has some major built-in advantages over a cross-country or international trip. You don't have to spend hours on the road or meticulously plan out your trip. You already know a fair amount about your area, and you won't be hours away from the...

If you've made it to moving day, you've already experienced some major successes: Finding the home that's right for you, choosing professional and experienced movers who will safely carry your belongings to your new abode and much, much more. Still, moving day is a...

While most things you own can be safely placed inside boxes and protected during the journey from you old home to your new one, there are some important exceptions to consider. Your plants definitely fall into that category. Whether sturdy succulents or fragile...

A new home is full of fresh opportunities for organizing and displaying your belongings in an effective and eye-pleasing fashion. A new place to live also means a chance to freshen up furniture, art and the many other pieces that make a house feel like a home....