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Moving in today’s world is not what it used to be. The COVID-19 pandemic, a hot and then cool real estate market, and peak moving season have made the process even more chaotic and complicated than it used to be. Fortunately, moving in today’s world is still far from impossible. In this blog, we’re sharing…
Let’s face it: moving is tough. It can be stressful, anxiety-producing, and challenging to balance in a busy life. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re wondering how to reduce the stress of your upcoming move, we are here to tell you that planning is everything. Even a little bit of planning…
The moving box: it’s an essential part of the packing process. But how many moving boxes do you need? And, more importantly, how heavy can you pack each of them before you make your move harder than it needs to be? Those are the questions we’re exploring in this blog. Let’s dive in. The Moving…
Let’s face it: nobody wants to go without clean underwear for a week after moving. Unfortunately, that’s what happens to lots of people! Moving involves so many details. In the midst of it all, it’s easy to forget to focus on the simple things – like how we pack clothes. If you’re facing a big…
If you’re moving to a new home, you’ve got a lot on your mind. One of the most important considerations, though, is how to protect your carpet throughout the process. During a move, there’s a lot of traffic into and out of your home. If you’re not careful, you risk putting your carpet (or hardwood…
Want to make moving easier by packing and unpacking like a pro? Follow these relocating tips. While moving gets a bad rep for being stressful, it’s the packing and unpacking that can feel impossible. Think about it: you pack your entire house, put it on a truck, move it, and then have to unpack it….
Your move is just around the corner, and you’ve decided to go the DIY route and handle most of it yourself. There’s just one thing: you don’t want to do all of it by yourself. After all, you own a few nice furniture pieces you don’t want to damage and some huge things you’re not…
Need to move your piano? Relocating these large if lovely instruments is not for the faint of heart or the weak of back. The smallest upright weighs 300 pounds. A grand piano may come in at around 1300 pounds. The longer the piano, the heavier it is. Even some professional movers turn tail when confronted…
Are you finally getting that dream kitchen? Is that sorely needed extra bedroom and bath finally becoming a reality? A home renovation project is simultaneously exciting and exhausting. You’ll be happy once the work is done, but how can you survive the dust and inconvenience in the weeks it takes to complete the renovation? It’s…
Tips for Moving an Older Relative into Your Home Is an older relative moving in with you? Multi-generational families are on the rise in the U.S. Households consisting of at least three generations accounted for 4 percent of families in 2010, according to the U.S. Census. That number was up from 3.7 percent in 2000….
“I remember when I was 18 and just moving from my parents’ place to Portland. I filled up my Subaru to the brim with boxes and suitcases, and could just barely fit everything in. I’m 27 now, and have acquired a lot of furniture and other stuff since. There is no way it would all…