Category: Moving Articles

  • Steps to Make Your Job-Related Move Easier

    Moving for a job can be exciting. Knowing that you’ll be starting new work as soon as your relocation takes place can motivate and help alleviate stress. Your new job can be a resource for you as you pick a neighborhood and pay for your relocation. If you’re moving for your job, these tips can…

  • Making Friends As An Adult In a New City — These Tips Make It Easier

    When moving, adjusting to a new home, neighborhood, and job can take a toll on anyone. However, it’s easy to forget that social connection is vital for settling into a new space. Here are some ways to connect with others as you get used to your new city.  1. Get Outside It’s tough to meet…

  • 3 Ways to Help Children Adjust After Moving During the Summer

    The real estate market heats up during the summer months, but that trend has less to do with the temperature than timing. Families generally prefer to allow school-aged children to complete semesters and start fresh in a new system. This strategy helps youngsters avoid mid-year disruption, and that’s primarily why upwards of 50 percent of…

  • Helping Your Cat Adapt to Your New Home

    Moving can be disruptive, especially for cats who are particularly averse to change. You can take steps, however, to make a household move easier for your cat. Here are some tips. Before the Move Check ID information Be sure your information is correct on your cat’s collar tag. Microchipping also is a good idea in…

  • 5 Ways to Babyproof a Room in a Hurry

    Babyproofing a room is something most parents have to do. And when you’re moving to a new house with a toddler in tow, you may need to do it in a hurry. Your new home may not have many safeguards — and you’ll want a space safe for your baby or toddler pretty quickly. Follow…

  • Tips for Moving Your Office Into a Smaller Space

    Many offices are adopting flexible and, in some cases, permanent work-from-home policies for much of the workforce. In addition, some businesses seek ways to redesign their offices to allow more collaboration or downsize to switch their budget toward their mission. All of these situations may mean moving to a smaller office when your lease ends.…

  • Are You Planning to Move this Fall? 4 Reasons to Start Downsizing Now

    Are you planning to move this fall? If so, start downsizing and decluttering as soon as possible.  There are many reasons to downsize before your upcoming relocation. While scaling back your load is a lot of work, it’s also worthwhile. Below we’ve listed four reasons for you to get started downsizing as soon as possible.…

  • Safety Tips: Moving Furniture the Right Way

    It’s no secret — moving to a new home involves a ton of physical exercise. But when it comes to exertion, nothing quite beats the effort involved in moving large or oddly shaped pieces of furniture.  If you’re not careful, moving couches, bed frames, dressers, and dining room tables can take a toll on your…

  • Tips for Moving Your Retail Store

    Are you moving your retail store? If so, you’ve got a lot of work ahead of you! Organizing your move by selecting the right date, cutting back on inventory, and communicating with customers can make the experience better overall. The following tips can make your relocation a positive experience and less stressful as well. Here…

  • 4 Underused Services Moving Companies Offer That Allows Customers To Relax

    After purchasing a new home, condo, or luxury apartment, people sometimes feel the weight of organizing, wrapping, and boxing every single item they own. Moving an entire household is like taking on another full-time job at a time when your life is in flux. But what many outside the moving profession may not realize is…