Moving Blog Articles

If you're like most people, you are planning your move for a day you won't have to work, perhaps a weekend. You might save yourself a lot of headaches and time, though, if you can arrange another time to move.

Moving companies, much like Boy Scouts, are always prepared. At least the good ones are. There are some things, though, that even the best-equipped movers might not be ready for without advanced notice.

Moving can be expensive, especially if you're moving out of the state, but for some people, the IRS might be able to help. Is Your Move Tax Deductible? It depends. The short answer is that if you aren't moving for a job, no, you can't deduct it.

If you've shopped moving companies lately, you've probably noticed a vast range of prices. Like any good consumer, you likely picked the cheapest company that still has decent reviews. Then you cross your fingers. Choosing a moving company is not like buying a car or pair of shoes.

The key to a stress-free long distance move is careful planning. It will make the process a whole lot smoother, and it will help you avoid any big mistakes. Moving home has been viewed as more stressful than having kids, changing jobs or marriage. Yet, it doesn't have to be.

Your belongings are very important; otherwise, you’d just leave them behind when planning a big move. As such, it is totally reasonable to drill your moving company of choice on every relevant aspect of the move that they’re conducting for you; preparation often leads to fulfilled expectation.

Let’s face it, even the highest-energy person doesn’t relish the thought of moving to a new state. She might be excited about a new life and new opportunities, but the packing and preparation process can be a drain on anyone’s reserves of energy.

Handling All Those Leftover Boxes As if moving weren’t enough, dealing with all those leftover boxes after you move is a big chore all on its own. Establishing a disposal strategy beforehand solves the challenge of what to do with them as you empty them, and where to stack them in the meantime.

One of the most challenging things to move when you're relocating to a new home is moving a large aquarium. Aquariums bring homeowners a lot of pleasure by providing them with a hobby that enhances the atmosphere in their homes, but moving an aquarium is a huge project.