Topic: Household Moves

Blog is provided by Kristy Hessman of HotPads.com Cap and gown season is nearly upon us. And for many new college graduates, the next step after accepting a diploma is to accept a new job in a new city. And that, inevitable, means moving. Moving to a new city can be overwhelming, particularly finding an…

Social media has modernized the retail market. Instead of just using social media to stay connected with old high school friends, consumers can now buy and sell everything from purses to homes online. For this reason, homeowners and realtors have turned to websites like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook to sell properties. Use these social media…

Feng shui enhances any environment and empowers individuals to improve every aspect of life-health, wealth, relationships, and career. The art of Feng shui spans centuries. As a Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing everyone with the environment, Feng shui translates to literally mean “wind and water” in English. Wind and Water How does the concept of…

Have you ever been driving around one of the mainland states and seen a car with license plates from Hawaii? You may have wondered “How did that car get here?” or “How much does it cost to ship your car from Hawaii?” For people moving to or from Hawaii, moving their vehicles when they relocate…

An effective way to ease the burden of a big move is by hosting a moving sale. Not only can it help you downsize your belongings, but it can also provide some extra cash to cover moving expenses. Here are Wheaton’s tips to help you organize a successful pre-move garage sale:  Pre-Move Garage Sale Tips…

For many renters, their security deposit is a lifeline. It can help pay for the first month’s rent on their next apartment, cover moving costs, or compensate for the fees associated with opening new utility accounts. Unfortunately, 26% of renters have lost their security deposit at least once. Of those renters, 36% received no explanation…

From organization to planning to the actual act of traveling, moving is a big task. Along with the strenuous to-do list, you often have to leave behind a familiar location for a new, unknown living situation. Adjusting to a new house in a new place surrounded by new people often proves stressful or even scary!…

Carl needed to sell his house. He listed it in the newspaper classifieds, hired a real estate agent, and pitched a “for sale” sign into his front lawn. Despite his best efforts, Carl still had no buyers. What’s poor Carl to do? The answer is simple: stage his house. The majority of sellers and real…

Done packing and think you’re ready to move? Not so fast. If you are leaving an apartment behind and want to retrieve your security deposit, you need to leave the property spotless. Even if you are moving from a house, you still want to clean whatever appliances you are taking and leave the new owners…

In part eight of a “Place for Everything and Everything in its Place” from the book “Clutter Rescue,” we will explore the organization of garages and sheds. Due to the variations of temperature and the unfinished spaces, garages and sheds are best suited for storing equipment and supplies that are normally used outside. Organizing a…