Moving can be stressful, and one of the most anxiety-inducing aspects is wondering whether you'll get your security deposit back. After all, this often sizeable chunk of money was likely hard-earned, and losing it due to some confusion or miscommunication would be nothing short of frustrating. Luckily, there are steps that...
It’s that day, the day you’ve taken weeks to prepare for- it’s moving day! Equal parts hard work and excitement, moving day means both endings and beginnings. And one thing about new beginnings is you always want to start off right. A sloppy move is like waking up on the wrong...
There’s a perennial decluttering trend; Americans, specifically, have a particular affinity for creating and holding onto clutter. We are so addicted to clutter that we created a name for organization experts, called ‘Gurus’. People like Peter Walsh (7 Secrets of a Master Organizer), Marie Kondo (The Life Changing Magic of Tidying...
You just got the news—you’re moving to another house or even another state! After the first exciting moments, your mind starts whirling with all the plans and details. Starting with your fingers and toes, you get numb all over until you’re left frozen and useless. We call it moving shock. Luckily,...
From small moves to large ones, every move is different. Probably the only thing that most moves have in common is time, and lots of it. Face facts, moving is a time consuming and stressful necessity for just about everyone, from the large family with a six-bedroom home to the retired...
Moving is something all of us will have to do at some point in our lives. But did you know that this activity is considered to be the third most stressful life event, according to the Employee Relocation Council? There are a few aspects of moving that have earned it a...
Moving into a new house or apartment can be an exciting time in your life. With a new home, you can indulge your creative whims by redecorating your living space, which you may have been reluctant to do in your old house. In addition, a new home gives you a unique...