Posts by Liz Starkey

Everything You’ll Need when Moving to Your First Apartment

March 8, 2021

Congratulations! You just made the first step towards living a successful adult life. However, to ensure that you experience a smooth transition into adulthood, there are some things you need to consider when it comes to moving into your first apartment. Here is a checklist of things to get you started. 1) Cleaning Supplies Regardless of how clean your apartment may seem at first glance, you need to conduct a good thorough cleaning before you move your belongings in. Ensure…

5 Key Mistakes to Avoid when Hiring Professional Movers

February 26, 2021

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Do you want to move to a new house soon? You are not alone; every year, there are millions of houses sold in the United States. Without a doubt, you need a smooth process from start to finish when moving to a new home. To achieve this, it helps a great deal to hire a professional moving company. Such companies facilitate easy packing, loading and shipping of your household possessions. Your move to a new home won’t be a smooth…

Steps to Take Before and After Moving to Keep Your Security Deposit

February 16, 2021

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A security deposit is the money that you give to the landlord of a rental property as proof that you intend to move in and also take care of the property you are moving into. The security deposit can be refundable or non-refundable. Before you move out in the case of a refundable deposit, the landlord will investigate the property to check if there are any damages before he or she can give you back your money. Often equaling an…

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Often Unexpected Moving Costs to Factor Into Your Budget

February 1, 2021

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While budgeting for moving expenses, there are some common fees that many people tend to overlook. Most of these unexpected costs come in the form of fees for extra services that don’t come standard when working with professional movers, and these additional services usually depend on individual circumstances as well as the kind of items that are in transit. One good example of such an extra service is moving items upstairs. If the building does not have an elevator, moving…

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Deciding What to Keep and What to Ditch Before a Move

January 25, 2021

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Moving is never fun. Whether its across town or across the country, moving is stressful, expensive, and a lot of work. Don’t make it harder on yourself. You don’t need to take everything you own with you. Consider this an opportunity to purge and finally throw out the things you never use or don’t really need. If you are hiring a company or doing the work yourself, the more you take the more expensive the move will be. Movers typically…

Moving From The City To A Rural Area

January 14, 2021

Moving to a rural area is an exciting change for those looking for a slower pace than cities often offer. The change in lifestyle can be a challenge to begin with, but there are steps you can take to prepare. If you’ve been living in the city for years and you’re getting ready to move, below are some tips to help prepare for your new home. Get to Know Your Neighbors They may be a few miles away, but moving…

New Year, New City: Suggestions to Make Your Move Easier

January 6, 2021

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A brand new calendar year can be an amazing “excuse” to do different things. It can be an exhilarating opportunity to move to an entirely new city and begin afresh as well. If you’re planning on going forward with a long-distance move for 2021, you should do anything you can to make the experience as hassle-free as possible. The good news is that there are all sorts of things that you can do to prepare for a relocation project that’s…

Transporting Your Vehicle for a Long-Distance Move

December 28, 2020

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Whether you’re moving to a new city or across country, moving your vehicle is no easy task. Driving your vehicle on your own can be very tiring when traveling to a new location hundreds or even thousands of miles away, especially if you have kids or are traveling with a favorite pet. It’s even more difficult if you need to transport multiple vehicles to your new home. Depending on how far the new location will be, you might want to…

Moving Tips for Single Parents

December 16, 2020

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Being a single parent is already a tough job to take. Adding to that tough job by moving as a single parent takes a lot of courage, and planning. Luckily, there are a few tips you can look at for guidance when you are moving with kids and you’re a single parent. Prepare Your Kids for Moving The best way you can start this off is by explaining to your child that you are moving. Explain to them that you…

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Essential Items People Forget on Moving Day

December 9, 2020

When moving from one home to another, a common mistake most people make is leaving essential items behind and possibly even losing them on moving day. Some of these items that are commonly forgotten are essential to everyday use and cause a lot of problems once they go missing. Read on to learn about easily forgotten essentials so you can remember to bring them on your own moving day. Batteries Without batteries, you won’t be able to power things from…