Category: Moving Articles

Moving with kids is a little like herding cats. They don’t know what to do, and they’re probably not interested in doing it. And yet, you want their buy-in so that the moving process isn’t a complete challenge. To do that, you’ll need to use the right kind of motivation. Kids want to help out…

Moving to a new community can be an exciting experience for some and a daunting experience for others. If you’ve moved alone, being in a new community also can be lonely at first. Learning about your new community and meeting your new neighbors will help you settle in and enjoy your new life. Research Before…

Moving your own stuff for a household move is tricky. Getting your senior parents ready to leave a home they’ve lived in for decades is an entirely different experience. It’s not just the act of sorting and packing. You have to help your parents figure out what they need and the best way to let…

Moving to a new office has many advantages, including allowing a business to grow. But office moves bring challenges, especially those related to moving your information technology. Here are some ways to help with your IT challenges when moving your office. Store Your Data Safeguarding the secure storage of your data is critical to a…

When you get ready to move, your house may become an ocean of boxes. Boxes without a sound labeling system make it even worse. In your new home, you open a box looking for plates and find spices. And who even knows where the paper towels are? If you have the right approach to labeling…

When making a residential move, packing your electronics requires just as much attention to detail as packing your delicate dishware. Although electronic devices are known to be relatively fragile, sometimes homeowners, when packing their home themselves, toss these items into boxes without taking the care they need to help them arrive safely. Often these boxes…

Imagine you’ve been offered a high-paying position, but you would have to relocate and begin work in one week. Or, perhaps your lease is about to expire, and you just found out the landlord doesn’t want to renew because the property is going on the market. There are a variety of reasons why everyday people…

When the snow falls, and the temperature drops, you might long to relax under a cozy blanket and sip hot cocoa in front of a crackling fire —  but you can’t — because you need to prepare for your upcoming move! You have to make your checklists, pack, get ready for movers, and assemble your…

Moving is one of the most stress-producing events we face; moving with children often adds a layer of anxiety. Moving with toddlers may seem easier than moving with teens; however, even younger children require an adjustment time. By preparing well ahead of your residential move, you can help your toddler thrive in the new environment.…

A household move involves a variety of complicated emotions. On the one hand, you have the joy and excitement of launching a new adventure, but on the other hand, you might experience some sorrow about leaving your old life behind. Moving to a new home also brings significant change, and change can be very stressful.…