Work-related moves are topping the lists in the last 20 years. In fact, 21% of Americans are relocating specifically for this reason. But how to get a job in a new city before your move? Or should you move first and then start hunting for a paycheck?
Continue readingThere are many things that affect buying a home, from looking for a suitable place to determining your budget. So it is essential to have a house hunting tips checklist that will guide you through the whole process, which is not at all easy. We don’t want to scare you, but you should enter this adventure prepared.
Continue readingMoving scams are on the rise all over the world in the last decade. Not all of them are necessarily frauds, but over a third of all reports are, and customers are the ones who suffered significant losses. To avoid any inconvenience with relocation companies, keep reading.
Continue readingWhen we imagined what it was like to be a grown-up, learning how to organize important documents at home certainly wasn’t one of the things we were looking forward to. If you type “being a grown-up is” into Google, autofill friendly suggests “so hard,” “overrated,” and perhaps most fittingly “isn’t half as fun.” But, don’t worry, dear reader.
Continue readingThe most delicious room in your house can quickly become the most demanding one when it comes to how to pack dishes for moving. Not only is your kitchen filled with an overwhelming amount of items you might not even know the name of, but it is also full of tiny, fragile things and delicate irregularly-shaped objects.
Continue readingThe main problem with the breakables is, well, they are breakable. How to pack fragile items for moving then, if the possibility of destroying them hangs over your head? Your favorite china could be easily cracked, the mirror you inherited from your grandma’ broken in the blink of an eye, ikebana vase accidentally shattered. Not to mention what can happen to that antique collection of figurines from the market you are so attached to.
Continue readingIf you wonder how to pack plates for moving, the first thing you should know is what type of dinnerware you have at home. They come in different types and different sizes, not to mention styles, so you may have no idea what you use daily. There’s a type for absolutely every occasion, no matter how special or ordinary it is: the ones used for dinner, salad, desserts, cheese, fruit, tea, as well as for bread and butter – or we can go another way – ceramic ones, melamine, stoneware, earthenware, and bamboo plates.
Continue readingNearly 13 million American households move each year, while an average American will move 11 times in his lifetime. Considering these numbers, you would think that Americans have their head wrapped around relocating and packing but even if we move a lot there are still things you forget to do when you move.
Continue readingMost of us have moved at some point in our lives. Whether you are relocating out for the first time or you have already gone through it, it doesn’t get less stressful. But, if you know how to move efficiently, it will help you get through the whole process with ease.
Continue readingHow to pack shoes for moving? Maybe this sounds like an unnecessary question, but the truth is that you should take some time to stow all of your pairs properly. Why? Well, if you just gather boots, slippers, and sandals and place them into a bag, it is not given that you’ll be able to put them on later. If you’re wondering how long before moving should you start packing, add to the list one more question – what is the best way to pack shoes for moving.
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