How to pack for a move across town

Packing for a house move is no fun. Especially when you have to pack up all your stuff just to move a few streets away. A local move may be easier to organize and perform than a long-distance relocation, but the laborious and time-consuming task of packing up your household remains generally the same, regardless

How to pack assembled LEGO sets for moving

Packing for a move may also include the sub-task of packing LEGO sets for moving, especially when there are children in the house too. Packing LEGOs for a move seems pretty straightforward – you just place the small pieces into sealable plastic bags, throw those bags into cardboard boxes and then seal the containers. In

Tips for moving during the holidays

The holidays are a time for festivity, joy, and good cheer – not moving anxieties and arduous relocation tasks. Yet, sometimes it may be necessary to move during the holiday season and greet the New Year in a new home. As overwhelming and disheartening as this prospect may seem to be, a holiday relocation does

How to throw a packing party when moving

What is a packing party? And how do you throw one? A packing party is a unique type of informal get-together of close friends where, ideally, business and pleasure will co-exist for the duration of the fun-filled event. You organize a packing party when you don’t have enough time to throw a farewell party but

How to move into a dorm: 10 simple steps

Moving into a dorm room sounds pretty straightforward. The good news is that there’s nothing particularly complicated about it and your parents will most likely be there to help you each step of the way too. All you need to do is familiarize yourself with the most important things to know before moving into a

How to move a mattress by yourself

A high-quality mattress can make all the difference in the world – it’ll help you wake up well-rested, refreshed and pain-free in the mornings.  Mattresses can be very expensive too, so when it’s time for you to move to another home, the question of how to move a mattress will definitely take center stage. But

How to get recommendations for movers

Before you can get serious about tackling your moving checklist, one item at a time, there’s one important task that you should do first and foremost – secure the services of a good moving company. If you’re still not sure whether you should hire a moving company to take care of the toughest aspects of

Benefits of plastic moving boxes

When moving house, everyone wishes for a safe, smooth, and easy relocation – and strives for this ultimate goal with all their heart and mind. Some rely on their own time management and organizational skills, others hire professional assistance, and still others reach out for help and advice from family and friends. And while using

7 moving safety tips everyone must know

If you choose to move house without hiring the services of a professional moving company, then it’s very important that you have a basic understanding of the fundamental moving safety tips. Lifting and carrying large and heavy objects is never a joke, and your move day may suddenly become too dangerous… unless you’ve prepared well

How many boxes do you need for a move?

The process of packing for a move is simply unthinkable without cardboard boxes. With the exception of your furniture pieces and your home appliances, the rest of your belongings will have to be packed up safely in moving boxes of various sizes in order to be adequately protected during the actual transportation of your things

How to eat healthy when moving

With an overwhelming number of important things to do when getting ready to move out, eating healthy during your move will probably be the last thing on your mind. And if that is the case, it’s time for you to move the healthy eating task up your list of priority tasks. Why? It’s simple: healthy