When it comes to tipping waiters, most people add 20% to the bill without batting an eye, but when it comes to tipping movers, they’re a little more hesitant. But think about it: your moving crew works much harder than your average barista or hairstylist. (Isn’t that why you decided to hire someone in the first place?) Between the careful packing and unpacking of your items, professional movers have to…
You just graduated from high school or college, and you’re ready to strike out on your own. Congratulations! While moving into your first apartment is an exciting time for anyone, it can also be intimidating. How do I learn to cook? What style of couch should I get? Do I need a roommate? And most importantly: How do I find my first apartment? How to Find Your First Apartment Looking for…
Every business has its growing pains. But sometimes growth brings exciting new changes…like a new office! But organizing a commercial move is a lot more complicated than moving into a new home or apartment. Your company’s productivity and profits depend on a steady workflow, and nothing interrupts workflow quite like moving day. So we’ve put together an office move checklist to help you keep things on track so you can…
Kids may not have to go to work, pay bills, or deal with a morning commute, but they have many of the same anxieties as adults…and one of them is moving. Your kids may have reacted with either excitement or outright tears when you informed them of the changes to come. Whatever their feelings are about the situation, there are ways to make moving with kids easier on your entire…
Moving takes enough time and effort already, the last thing you want to do is paying to move items you don’t even want in the new house. Whether you’re looking to downsize or just declutter, preparing for a move is the best time to have a garage sale. A successful garage sale can not only rid you of unwanted items but also raise some extra money to cover moving costs. Below…
Graduation is just around the corner, which means you’re ready to go out into the world! Whether you’re heading out to college with your fellow roommates or you just landed that new job, you’re getting ready to move into your first apartment. (Just make sure you use our Ultimate Moving Checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything!) Moving-Into-Your-First-Apartment Checklist Nothing makes you feel like an adult more than…
Picture this: it’s your first night in the new house. The moving truck has pulled away. Boxes are stacked in every corner. The kids are hungry, tired, and bored (and frankly, so are you). After a living room pizza picnic, you decide to call it a night and turn in, only to discover that you can’t remember where you packed the toothbrushes. Come to think of it…where are the kids’…
Most people hire a moving company so they don’t have to lift a finger during their move. Someone else does all the packing and heavy lifting while you sit on the porch and sip lemonade? Sounds great! But the reality is that moving day usually arrives with its own list of moving-related tasks that the movers can’t complete for you. Using a professional moving company does make the process of packing…
If you’re like 68% of American pet owners, you consider Fido and Mittens to be members of your family. So there’s no question that you’ll be moving with pets in tow. But how do you prepare your pets for a move? You can’t sit them down for a nice chat to prepare them for the relocation, but it’s still important that you make moving as stress-free as possible for your…
You’ve found your Dream Home and you’re ready to move! But what starts out as an exciting transition to a new home, city, or state can quickly turn overwhelming if you lose track of important details along the way. That’s why we put together this moving checklist to keep you on track throughout the moving process. We’ve allotted eight weeks from start to finish, but if you have more time…