Mentally Prepare Yourself for the Purge The first and most important step in de-cluttering your home is to put yourself in the right mindset. You will be sifting through many old items that may have sentimental value, and unless you are prepared for it the process can be emotionally exhausting.
Read MoreMaking a checklist is the first and one of the most important things you will want to do as soon as you decide to move. A checklist is especially important when moving cross-country, as returning to your former city to take care of loose ends after the move can be inconvenient and expensive.
Read MoreSelect A Quality Moving Company The first thing to consider if you are looking for accurate long distance moving quotes is whether a mover is licensed and insured. If a mover cannot provide DOT numbers, you may not want to request long distance moving quote from them.
Read MoreThe first decision you will probably make when you calculate cross country moving costs is whether you will move yourself or hire a mover. Whichever choice you make, you will need to make a cross-country moving budget.
Read MoreWhen preparing for a local move, organization can go a long way to make the move fast and efficient. Moving across town might not be as intense as moving across the country, but you'll still want to get organized as soon as you make the decision to move.
Read MoreMoving to a new city and becoming familiar with its neighborhoods and happenings is a source of adventure for some people, and a source of anxiety for others.
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago, we left you hanging in suspense wondering what other items are deemed the most difficult to move. We identified aquariums, televisions, and, oddly enough, plants as a few of the hardest items to pack, move, and arrive at the destination alive and in one piece.
Read MoreBusiness relocating can be an enterprise-wide exercise in mindfulness and teamwork. A commercial move has a myriad of details that must be discussed and coordinated among everyone who will have to report to work at a new location.
Read MoreMany college students are in the fortunate position of being able to take classes and hold a job in the same city. Other students attend summer school, and do not need to think about what to do with their apartment over the summer.
Read MoreSignificant changes in the economy have made it much more common for college graduates to move back to the home of their parents after completing their course of study.
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