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No matter why you are moving, it’s sure to bring out a mix of emotions. On the one hand, you may feel excited for new adventures, happy about your new home or optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead. On the other hand, you may feel apprehensive about changing your routine, or sad at leaving the neighborhood and friends you know. If you’re like most people, you’re probably feeling some combination of these—perhaps even all of them at once! Undoubtedly, your children are feeling the same emotions, too. To alleviate some of the stress for your children, try some of these tips to make the transition a little smoother. Family Meeting Time So you’ve decided: It’s time to move! If your not sure how to share this news with your children, it sounds like it’s time to call a family meeting! Conducting a  family meeting  to discuss the move and the changes it may bring is a great way to start the conversation off on the right foot. Let them know you’ll take the time t...

You’re ready to make a move, but your stuff is staring you in the face, silently mocking you.  Packing up all your belongings is a daunting task, but there are many ways to make packing easier. These seven easy tips will get you ready to pack with a vengeance. Packing Tip #1: Don’t procrastinate. This seems simple enough, but getting started can be difficult. A few weeks prior to your move, start packing several boxes a day. Begin with items that are least essential to your daily life. If you pace yourself, you will be more organized and the job won’t be so overwhelming. Make packing easier by not waiting to get started. Packing Tip #2: Pack room-by-room. Focus on one area of a room at a time and don’t mix items from different rooms in one box. To prevent miniature knickknacks and small items from being lost or mistakenly thrown out with the packing paper, wrap them in brightly-colored tissue paper. Packing Tip #3: Label clearly. On the top and side of each box, write ...

You know you should buy a home. Eventually. But timing matters when it comes to such an enormous and potentially life-changing purchase. Which begs the question: When is the  best  time to buy a house? Does such a moment exist when all lights turn green, guaranteeing this is a decision you won't regret? While there's no crystal ball in real estate, there are some fairly easy-to-read signs that a home purchase is something you should consider. Let’s dive into some of the factors that can influence whether the time is right for you to pull the trigger. –– ADVERTISEMENT –– Your finances For many people, knowing when to buy a home all comes down to the numbers. Here are the biggest pieces of that equation. Related Articles How to Make an Offer That Can’t Be Refused The Crazy Things I Did to Save for a Down Payment (and How They Worked) Why You Should Never Buy the Best House in the Neighborhood You have a down p...

With summer comes extreme weather, and with extreme weather comes excess damage to your household. If you're in need of a repair service to fix the damages to your house, what steps should you take to inquire about the most liable company without putting a dent in your wallet? Here are the necessary factors when it comes to repairing your house and dealing with those companies that could potentially be scamming you for all your worth.    Let's break it down. You have a few selected companies that you're in contact with. The first thing you should do is ask for references; most companies give references. Liable companies have a database of customers that provide feedback after their service. If this company sways from references, sway from them.    Next is to research the company yourself. Most companies advertise all across the internet. If you feel this company may be lacking with their marketing and advertisement, I wouldn't be so keen to give them a dir...

When you're moving into a new place, there’s a lot that you need to make sure gets moved properly and safely. While you probably know how to pack up smaller items like your china dishes, what about moving larger, fragile items? For example, if you have a pool table, pinball machine, or other coin-operated game, it’s important to take special care of this equipment during your move. These machines are expensive and have a sentimental value like many of your other belongings. Not taking proper precautions could result in significant damage during a move, leading to repair costs. Follow these steps to disassemble your pinball machine. This example uses the SHREK Pinball Machine. Even if you don’t have this exact machine, you can still follow these tips to ensure your game room equipment safely gets to your new place. Make sure to remove the pinballs. Fold the head of the pinball game, where Shrek’s face is on this game down onto the play field. Get some plastic wrap and mak...

What is Self-Storage? Like a lot of people, your stuff may not all fit into your home. Self-storage lets you keep all of your stuff without cluttering up your home. You can consider self-storage facilities an extension to your home. Generally, self-storage facilities offer storage space like containers, rooms and lockers. They can also be called self-service storage or mini storage. They all mean the same thing. These self-storage facilities rent out for short term leases – usually month to month. Usually options for long term leases are available as well. When do you need Self-Storage? There are many reasons to use self-storage. Here are some of the most common ones: You don’t want to clutter your house, but still want access to your things. You are moving, and are not able to take your things with you. You’re moving to smaller place and need to keep your extra things somewhere. You own a business and need a place to keep inventory. How to choose the right Self-Stor...

To pack or not to pack? That is the question for many who are moving. With so much to do and so many tasks to check off, packing up an entire household can seem like just another hassle to add to an already stressful relocation process. Thankfully, for those with time constraints, enlisting a professional moving company to box up everything before the move is an option. However, hiring packers will certainly come with additional costs! To help you figure out whether or not to hire professional packers, we’ve put together a quick look at the pros and cons of this decision. Pros Less stress  – It goes without saying: leaving the packing to others is going to take a lot of the stress off your shoulders. Hiring packers will save you time and energy, so you can focus on more important things – like working, taking care of your kids and preparing for the move. In addition to emotional stress, hiring packers will prevent physical stress as well. You won’t have to lift a finger...