How to move to a new city without a job

You’re planning a move – to a new city and a new life. Whether you’re moving for love, family, lower cost of living, better climate, or in pursuit of your dreams, it’s hard to make the big step without a job lined up. There are many risks involved and many things than can go wrong;

How to pack porcelain figurines for moving

For obvious reasons, packing fragile items for moving will always remain a challenging task. And for better or worse, there are a good number of fragiles in each home – starting from easily breakable kitchen items (dishes, glasses, etc.), going through delicate (antique) furniture and ending with various electronic equipment pieces, (framed) artwork, mirrors, musical

How to keep your energy up during a move

Moving is not only stressful and expensive, it is also exhausting. There are endless tasks to complete and each one is more laborious, time-consuming, and nerve-racking than the other. You need to be focused and careful all the time and you need to act quickly and efficiently if you’re to finish all the necessary moving

How to pack and move outdoor furniture

If you’ve invested in outdoor furniture pieces, then you should definitely want to take those pieces when moving to a new home. The good news is that outdoor furniture can last for many years as long as you take good care of it, and as long as you pack and move it properly. Packing and

What to pack in large moving boxes

Packing for a move seems like a pretty straightforward and easy thing to do – you just wrap up items in paper or bubble wrap (or both!), and then transfer those items into cardboard boxes. Right? Well, not exactly. Once you actually start packing up your stuff, you’ll quickly realize that a successful home packing

What to do with your unwanted books when moving

Moving your entire book collection from one home to another is seldom a good idea. Why? Books become very heavy when packed together in a box, which automatically means higher transportation costs when moving across the country. Also, more books to pack will mean increased packing expenses and loads of wasted time for you. The

How to create a moving binder

When you have a house move on the horizon, things tend to get complicated and chaos starts making its way into your home, your actions, and your mind. There is too much to do. Too many things to consider. Too many plans to make. Too many details to take care of. Too many phone numbers

10 Steps to select a good mover

Moving from one home to another is regarded as one of the most stressful events in life. In most cases, the ultimate success of a residential move depends on choosing the right mover – reputable, experienced, and trustworthy. While most house moves get completed without any major problems, some relocation instances can turn into horror

How to stay healthy during a move

Organizing and executing a house move will definitely put a lot of physical strain on your body and emotional stress on your mind. While working on your detailed moving checklist, there’s no doubt that you’ll have to deal with too many priority tasks at once. However, whatever you do, just don’t let your HEALTH go

What to pack in small boxes when moving

However laborious and time-consuming it may be, packing for moving is a pretty straightforward process – all you need to do is wrap up your items, put them in boxes, provide some cushioning, and seal the containers. Breakables and sensitive objects require a little extra care, of course, but the principle remains the same. So,

How to decide what to pack when moving

Packing for a move is an arduous task that you should initiate very early in the home moving process. Ideally, you want to start the job of sorting and packing up your things without any delay so that you can guarantee its successful completion at least one full day prior to Moving day. Naturally, before

How to prepare furniture for storage

Insufficient storage space can be one of the major issues you may face when you’re preparing to move out. In fact, there are a number of cases when you may decide to put some of your larger household items in storage until you can figure out what to do with them – especially true for

How to change voter registration after moving

After completing a successful house move, you’ll still have a long list of essential things to do – from tackling unpacking to changing your address, registering your car, finding new health care providers for your family, finding a good school for your children, and so on. One such major post-move task that you may forget