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 →
How to Pack a Moving Truck – 20 Tips
If you’re planning to move your household goods yourself, you’ll need to figure out the basics about how a moving truck or van from a rental company works so you can pack it efficiently and avoid damage to your items. Here are 20 tips for packing a moving truck effectively and efficiently: Make sure you’ve…Read More →
Last-Minute To-Dos Before You Move
As you’re getting ready to move, it’s easy to let things slip your mind. You’re swamped, after all, and between hiring a moving company, packing boxes, and figuring out the logistics of it all, you’re probably pretty much done-in. It’s easy to let things fall through the cracks, especially at the last minute. Here’s a…Read More →
Packing Your Garage for the Move
Whether you have a one-car, two-car,, or a detached garage, it’s likely home to more than just your vehicles. If you’re like most people, your garage has become the home to boxes of things you rarely use, overstock of household items, tools, paint cans, and miscellaneous odds and ends. As you prepare to relocate, there…Read More →
Decluttering Your Basement – 4 Steps to Lighten Up Before You Move
If you have a basement in your home, chances are it’s become the resting place for odds and ends – everything from seasonal items, old furniture, boxes of memorabilia, food storage, and who-knows-what-else. If you’re like most people, you put things in your basement for a good reason: you don’t want them cluttering up your…Read More →
Inspecting Your Rental Property Before Move-in Day
A relocation can sometimes mean that your ideal living situation isn’t quite ready when you’re ready or must move in. Whether you’re moving to a different city or across the country, you may be wondering what your options are before you make a final choice to buy a home. You may, on the other…Read More →
Storage Units 101
Whether you’re downsizing due to a move, or you just want to free up space in your new home, you might be considering putting some of your things into a storage unit. There are a lot of things to consider when deciding whether to store your goods in a rented storage unit. Here are…Read More →
Vacationing on Long Island – Great Local Sites on a Budget
Not only is Long Island, NY the largest and longest island in the United States (with an area of over 1,377 square miles), it is home to dozens of vacation spots that are family-friendly, affordable, and educational. If you’re moving to the island or just moved and are looking for a vacation spot to take…Read More →
