Essential Tools for DIY Picture Hanging
You’ve picked out your perfect home, packed, and moved in. Now that the hard work is behind you, the fun can begin. Your new home is a blank canvas, ready for you to decorate. Before you start hammering nails into walls and hanging pictures, you’ll need to plan your strategy for home decor, and you’ll…Read More →
Top Long Island Areas for Retirees
If you’re ready to retire or looking forward to the day when you leave your working life behind, Long Island may not be at the top of your list. But whether you have family or friends nearby, or don’t want to live in a retirement community, Long Island has places that are ideal to consider.…Read More →
NYC’s Best Coffee Shops
“I don’t need to drink coffee to be awesome. I’m already awesome. But it’s more fun when I’m awesome and awake.” – Anonymous Coffee is a way of life in New York City. The East Coast may have been late for the party that started in Seattle and Portland in the 90’s, but the Big…Read More →
Tips for an NYC Newcomer
If you’re preparing for a move to New York City, or even if you’ve already arrived, there are some things you probably already know. You probably know that Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are boroughs in the city and that each one has its own flavor. But even if you’ve read articles…Read More →
11 Tips for Disassembling Your IKEA Furniture Before you Move
IKEA has become an iconic brand, associated with innovative design, convenience, cost savings, and fun. Let’s face it: Ikea is Legos for adults. While you may not still play with building blocks, you’ve no doubt had a fair bit of fun (and frustration) assembling your IKEA furniture. But whether it’s IKEA or another brand, when…Read More →
Top Six Dog Parks in New York City
Dog lovers rejoice! If you’re moving to New York City, you’ll be glad to hear that the city is canine-friendly, with plenty of things to do with your pet. Your canine companion will love these dog parks for a quick or extended outing. 1. Madison Square Dog Run With over seven acres of green space…Read More →
Top 7 Ways to Enjoy New Jersey in the Fall
Autumn, that time of year when the weather gets cooler, children return to school and leaves begin to change. If you’re looking for something different to do in New Jersey, autumn is a perfect time to explore and have fun with the entire family before winter sets in. Here are our top seven suggestions for…Read More →
Tips for Self-Packing
If you want to save a little money when you move, then you’re probably considering packing some of your items yourself. Here are our top tips for safely and correctly packing items yourself. 1. Use sturdy, new boxes. Avoid ‘used’ boxes that are worn or damaged. Reinforce all suspect edges and corners with sturdy packing…Read More →
Moving with Children: Tips for a Less Stressful Move
Whether your children are toddlers or teens, moving may be more upsetting to them than to you. While you have the skills to get your bearings in your new surroundings, children haven’t developed the coping skills of adults yet. If you think a move is stressful for you, realize that it’s twice as stressful for…Read More →
Packing Your Fragile Items
The nightmare of anyone who’s ever moved is damage to fragile or irreplaceable items during the process. Whether you opt to have friends help you, or you hire a moving company to move your belongings, you have some things to consider when you pack up items that might easily break. Here are some tips for…Read More →
