Tips on Moving

While flipping through television stations the other night, I came across a show about people who hold onto things. Too many things.  Way too many things.  So many things, in fact, that it often debilitates their home life and causes them to live in less than desirable conditions. Although most of us are not hoarders, as these people are…

There are certain items, like leftover bottle rockets, that simply cannot be moved on a moving van. That means you’ll have to move those items yourself or get rid of them – in an environmentally appropriate manner – before the moving crew shows up at your home to pack and load the moving van.

The mover may be hired and your belongings organized for your move, but don’t forget all of the services you’re leaving behind. Here’s a partial list of companies you should contact before moving: Notify telephone, electric, gas and water companies. Use Wheaton’s helpful Utility Connection Center to disconnect and reconnect many of your utilities. Visit www.wheatonworldwide.lndo.site.…

When I moved into my home nearly 10 years ago, I did the same thing I’d done five times before:  I rented a truck and then bought pizza and beer assuming my friends would smell it and offer to help me move. It worked, but it was the last time. We were moving from our…

There are few organizations more recognizable than Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to eradicating breast cancer, one of the most deadly and prolific diseases around. There are few of us who have the good fortune to say their lives have not been affected in some way by breast cancer. Whether…

A few years ago a local hospital specializing in mental illness ran a series of advertisements suggesting that even if people didn’t use its services, depression was a serious enough condition that they should “get help somewhere.” I’ve always felt like that same message could be adopted by the legitimate members of the moving and…

Here’s your tip:  Moving costs are based on weight and distance, so shed as many pounds as you can to save money on your move. And when it comes to moving a swing set in your backyard? Think twice my friends. I often stare out the window as my two girls – ages three and…

The We Move Your Life blog is dedicated to helping make everyone’s life easier when it comes to moving. We will provide moving tips and advice as well as general news about moving and storage.