You’ve decided for certain you’re moving and you’ve gone through your belongings. Once you decide what to part with, decide how. If you’re selling a home, the buyer may be your best customer. Some items can often be sold with a home. In fact, there are all kinds of ways to get rid of unwanted…
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Yes, folks, the dreaded day is only a month away. April 15 is the deadline for filing federal income tax. The good news is that for all of your procrastinators — I know I’m not the only one — there’s still plenty of time to save. Many small things can save you big money on your taxes. Be sure to…
Spring is about to…well, spring. For many, that means getting your hands dirty with gardening and lawn care. Items associated with gardening and lawn care can be some of the trickiest to pack for your household move. Here are some points to consider when preparing for your relocation. Don’t move the riding lawn mower to…
It’s official — my boyfriend is moving from his downtown condo into my 1,000-square-foot house with me. In addition to combining lives, we’re in the process of combining stuff. My boyfriend is a former Army man, so he likes things neat and tidy. While helping him declutter in preparation for the upcoming household move, I realized…
You’ve got your estimates, chosen your mover and prepared your house for moving day. But when all is said and done, you may still be confused about how a major van line really works. Picture your van line as a network of agents that work together to get your household goods from Point A to…
Planning a move is stressful. Period. Although I’m not in the process of relocating, my roommate is. I’ve seen over the past few weeks the realities of interstate moving. Yesterday was packing day for my roommate. Today is loading day. The days that fall on either side are just plain busy days. From making sure the…
Family pets can often be an overlooked member of your family during a relocation. When boxes are scattered throughout your home and everyone is trying to get settled, follow these tips to help your pet adjust to their new environment. Pets cannot be shipped on moving vans. Pets often become frightened and may try to run…
Moving can be a stressful process, especially for kids. They’ll be more likely to embrace the idea of moving if they are involved in the process. Here are some tips that will help your kids before, during and after the relocation process. Talk to your kids and explain about the upcoming move. Pay attention to their reactions and let them ask questions.…
Opposite of the Black Friday shopping mantra of first in, first out, there’s one moving day mantra you should keep in mind — last in, first out. In today’s hectic world, your life never stops moving. When your Wheaton World Wide Moving driver loads up his truck with your belongings, the last box he places in…
A few years ago, two of my friends went through a divorce and sold their home as part of that process. They were lucky enough to put their home on the market before the real estate industry took a sharp downward dive, but it still took several months before they got any real bites on their property. One glorious day,…