One type of relocation or move we all hope never happens is to be forced to evacuate your home in the face of a natural disaster.
However, we all can be prepared when the time comes. In a briefcase or a plastic box keep copies of everything related to your home and your finances. Copies of […]
Transporting your car to your new home.
Depending on the length of your move, and if you have more than one vehicle, you may need to have your car transported on a truck by a moving company. You also have the option of hiring a specialized vehicle transportation to move your vehicle.
But before you hand your vehicle over, […]
For the last 10 weeks our kitchen has been torn up. The remodeling that was supposed to take less than 4 weeks turned out to be 3 times as long. I won’t go into the reasons but the final result is not only beautiful (as my three year old grandson said) but functional.
Moving and relocation […]
Saving Money on Your Move
Everyone wants to save money, especially when planning to relocate. Depending on the distance, your relocation could cost a lot. Planning ahead is the best way to save money. By creating a budget, you will be able to see where your money is going and how you need to spend it. […]
What is the shortest relocation?
Recently, I had to pack up our kitchen to get ready for a full kitchen remodel.
So everything had to be moved down the hall to the living room. The shortest relocation? Perhaps!
In the back of cabinets were packages of food that we hadn’t eaten in years. Cooking pans and cooking devices […]
If you are involved in a corporate relocation-maximizing your home’s appraisal can put money in your pocket. Even if your move is personal, getting the most from the sale of your home with a relatively small effort is always benefical.
In many corporate transfers, the corporation has a policy of a relocation company buying your home […]
If moving or relocating is in your picture for 2008 I invite you to review the moving tips in my blog and the more detailed moving information on my site.
Ways to Break Large Moving Tasks into Smaller Ones
You will have a lot to accomplish before you moving day. By breaking up large tasks into smaller […]
Home, Sweet Home
Recently, a new family moved in down the street. On one of my walks I introduced myself to the couple. They didn’t appear to be in any hurry to get things unpacked.
They told me they have moved 3 times in the past 8 years and they found the best way to get settled […]
Moving is a lot of lifting and carrying. Maybe even up and down stairs and uneveen surfaces. Most of us a not used to this level of physical activity.
Oh yes, we go the the gym three times a week and lift a few weights, but this sustained activity can do painful things to our muscles […]
Unpacking at your new home.
Unpacking after a long move can be exhausting. The first task to complete is to separate your boxes into the rooms they belong. Start unpacking the kitchen and bathrooms first and then work your way to other rooms, closets, and storage areas. If you need to paint or carpet a room, try […]