Planning an International Move
Planning an international move is different from a regional or national move. Depending on the country you are moving to, there are rules about what is allowed and what is not, how items are to be packed, and when you can pick them up after they arrive in customs. Most HR departments […]
Relocation Specialists Can be your helping hand when moving or relocating.
A relocation specialist is someone who can help with the moving process, find temporary housing; tell you more about the area you are moving into, and much more. If you do not have time to pack and move your belongings because you need to start […]
Selling Unwanted Items
A great way to move with less is to hold a yard or garage sale. Selling unwanted items provides additional cash you can put toward your move and other bills. When you get ready to start packing, place items into three piles: stuff you are taking with you, stuff to throw away or […]
Getting Pets Ready for a Move
If you have lived in your current home for most of your pet’s lives, they may be very attached to it and will not be eager to move. Buying pet crates is the best way to contain pets while on the road. You can use the ones you have already, […]
Ways to Break Large Moving Tasks into Smaller Ones
You will have a lot to accomplish before your moving day. Relocating is a big job and one best taken in small steps.By breaking up large tasks into smaller ones, you can focus on getting them completed easily and quickly. Spend one or two hours a day […]
Transporting Your Car
Depending on the length of your move, you may need to have your car transported on a truck by a moving company. But before you hand your car over, you should take pictures of it from different angles, note any dents, scratches, and other markings, and remove all belongings from the car. Usually […]
At about age 35 there is an unwritten rule you should bite the bullet and hire a mover. At about this age you are past the point of buying beer and pizza to bribe friends to help you move. At about age 35 or older, hire professional help. Your back will thank you-you can still […]
Many people get off on the wrong foot when renting a moving truck. Because they are unsure how much “stuff” they have, people who are moving many times rent a truck that is too big. This can end up costing them a lot more money than they would have had to spend.
Also, larger trucks are more difficult to drive […]
Relocation can be a stressful time. Stress on relationships, finances, friends, employment, possible retirement and especially on children.
However, with the right information and resources you can design a flexible relocation plan which can take much of the stress out of the move.
If the relocation is across town in the back of a pick-up, across the […]