You’ve moved many times before, but you had always lived in a warm-weather area, perhaps a place like sunny Miami, Florida or Los Angeles, California. Sure, you drank a lot of sports drinks for a few days as you helped load up your stuff, but it was nice being out …
Read More »10 ways to use the Internet to plan your move
by Ethan Greenfieldon Sep 20, 2018. We take the Internet for granted now as we’re rarely just a few clicks or taps away from accessing the Information Highway. Unfortunately, we don’t always take advantage of the power of Cyberspace to make our lives easier. Each year, around 40 million Americans …
Read More »Moving to a Warmer State? 5 Ways to Keep Cool in the Heat
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Read More »16 Real Ways For Students To Make Extra Money
Let’s face it: Being a “student” is often synonymous with being “broke.” After all, you should be focusing on getting your education and that leaves little time for much else. But being a student doesn’t have to mean that you live off ramen and pinch pennies all the time. In …
Read More »5 ways children can help during a move
by Ethan Greenfieldon Jul 26, 2018. It’s no secret that moving to a new home can be a rather stressful period for the entire family, especially for children who are old enough to sense that a major change is about to happen. One of the best ways to make the …
Read More »9 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal When Selling
You just can’t underestimate the importance of curb appeal when selling your home. In fact, 99 percent of real estate experts agree that curb appeal is vital in attracting a buyer, according to a 2016 National Association of Realtors survey. A big part of that first impression is your yard and …
Read More »8 Ways to Prevent Pets Escaping and Getting Lost on Moving Day
When Miranda Benson and her boyfriend moved to a new house, Benson took their dog, Lollypup, over to the home ahead of movers, so the 50-pound dog could settle in. However, when Benson’s boyfriend arrived and opened the front door, Lollypup bolted from the house and bounded toward the street. …
Read More »House Hunting in Another State? Here’s 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Trip
An out-of-state move can be exciting – but also challenging. After all, house hunting across the state or the country is a lot harder than popping into local open houses in your spare time. Add to that the pressure of making a quick decision for an upcoming career- or family-related move, …
Read More »8 Clever Ways to Convince Your Friends to Help You Move
Picture this: you’re looking forward to a relaxing and fun weekend when all of a sudden, a friend asks if you could help them move. What do you say? We’ve all been there, and so have many Americans. According to SpareFoot’s latest moving study, 40 percent of individuals admit to …
Read More »Moving Away? Here’s 6 Ways to Say Goodbye to Your Home
Moving is exciting, but also bittersweet when you’re leaving behind a city and life you know and love. Making time for a proper farewell will help you find closure and pave the way for your upcoming adventure. Before your going away party, be sure to check off these six things …
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