5 Things You Must Do When Wildfires Strike
While the East Coast deals with the impact of an unprecedented hurricane season, the West Coast is burning. A rash of fires has swept the Los Angeles area, and dozens of wildfires have cast a haze…
How to Stay Organized When Unpacking in a New Home
Keeping a home organized isn’t easy, but moving to a new dwelling will give you a chance to start fresh, creating a well-ordered and clutter-free environment. You’ll need to make a firm commitment to the…
The 6 Most Important Things to Do When You’re Selling Your Stuff Online
Whatever it is that you no longer have a use for, there likely is someone who is willing to buy it for the right price. Those who have mastered the art of selling on sites…
How to Move Cross Country With Kids (And Keep Your Sanity)
Children often misbehave on short drives, so imagine what could happen if you had to drive all the way across the country with your kids. Bickering, crying and repeated questions about when the trip will…
5 Things You Must Do Before Hiring a Moving Company
Whether you’re moving across town or to another state, if you don’t choose a competent moving company your journey to a new residence could hold unpleasant surprises. Moving is a hassle under the best of…
How to Get a Job in Another State in 2017
They say there’s no place like home, but if you find that your career opportunities are limited where you live, it may be time to start looking for work out of state. There are tradeoffs…
How to Move at the Last Minute (And Not Lose Your Mind)
It’s not easy to move on a tight deadline, but take a deep breath. There are things you can do to get the job done quickly without feeling overwhelmed. You may get hired for a…
Should You Move On Christmas?
You may think that only Ebenezer Scrooge would contemplate a move on Christmas Day, but there can be good reasons for establishing yourself in a new home during the holiday season. Maybe you don’t celebrate…
Moving on Labor Day: Good Idea or Not So Much?
Everyone knows that Labor Day is supposed to be a time for rest and reflection, but some people prefer to use the holiday to accomplish the time-consuming task of moving. Each year the first Monday…
How to Store the Declaration of Independence
Not so fast Nic Cage. Written on parchment — or animal skin – the original copy of the Declaration of Independence is encased in a titanium and aluminum frame and secured behind bulletproof glass and…