The Start-to-Finish Guide for Moving to a New Place:

http://lifehacker.com/5591389/the-start-to-finish-moving-guide

The Start-to-Finish Guide for Moving to a New Place

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Get Out of the Way (and 6 Other Things Your Movers Wish You Knew):

Image
Because, let’s face it, moving’s stressful. And expensive. And did we mention  stressful ? It’s no wonder most people eventually decide to ditch the DIY approach and hire professionals. But that doesn’t mean the stress goes away. There are plenty of things that could go wrong. To make the day go as smoothly as possible, you need to know how your movers work best—which includes when you should be there, when you can pitch in, and when you need to  get the heck out of the way . We quizzed some movers on their biggest pet peeves when it comes time for moving day. Here are seven things you need to know. 1. Don’t be afraid to do your homework—in person “Our industry has a horrible reputation, and we’ve earned it,” says  Aaron Steed , CEO of Southern California’s  Meathead Movers . “There are good guys and there are bad guys, and it’s really hard to tell at the time of estimate.” Every company is going to put its best face forward during the estimate proce...
Read more

Six packing tips to make packing for moving stress free:

Image
A new home awaits you; a moving day is inked on your calendar; the movers have been hired and now just the drudgery of packing is between you and a new chapter in your life. Packing is always such a chore. Consider packing for a weekend away or a summer trip and how even a time that should be full of joyous anticipation can be stressful. You don't want to risk not having a particular article of clothing so you over-pack, or worse, you forget something and have to go out and purchase it anew. It's always best to take your time and plan according to what's on the agenda, right? Well the same goes for packing up your home. Yes, it's a much more daunting task than packing a suitcase, but imagine applying this same logic of what stays and what goes to make your packing job easier and lighter? Turn your packing panic into packing purge and get started! Every day we are bombarded with advertising messages to simplify our lives and slow down. What better way to achie...
Read more

Make a Plan to Move to Another State

Image
According to a recent Gallup poll, 33 percent of Americans wish they could move out of state. Whether you are a recent college grad or a midcareer professional, pulling up roots and moving to a new state comes with its share of headaches. Is it better to hire a mover or rent a truck? How will you insure your belongings during transit? What expenses will your new employer cover? Before you break out the boxes and shipping tape, consider these 10 ways to simplify the moving process. Make a Budget and Start Saving Shipping, gas, hotel and insurance costs pile up quickly. Add security deposits for renting and starting utilities in your new home, and it becomes clear that moving requires quite a few upfront expenses that can drain your bank account. Making a budget and a savings plan to cover the costs will help smooth the transition, but don’t rely on the security deposit from your old place to cover those costs. It often takes weeks and sometimes longer for a landlord to refund you...
Read more