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 […]
Putting your stuff in Storage.
If you will be living in temporary housing, you may need a place to store your belongings if the housing is furnished. Before moving, add storage of your stuff to you list of items to negotiate with your employer. Often, companies will pay for storage because it is only for a […]
Discovering the Neighborhood
At some point during your relocation, you are going to have to learn more about the neighborhood you are moving into. One way to do this is to simply drive around to see what you can find. You can speed up the process by using a GPS unit. Locating schools, grocery stores, banks, […]
Ways to Break Large Moving Tasks into Smaller Ones
You will have a lot to get done before your moving day. By breaking up large tasks into smaller ones, you can concentrate on getting them completed easily and quickly. Spend one or two hours a day packing instead of entire afternoons or evenings. Other required tasks such as making […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Benefits of Temporary Housing in your Corporate Move.
There are many benefits of temporary housing that you should consider before turning it down. Even though you will only be allowed to stay in temporary housing for a short period, usually a month or two, this may be enough time for you to find a new home […]
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 […]