When your adult child is about to move out and start an independent life, you may find yourself overwhelmed with some conflicting thoughts and feelings. While you are proud that your kid is now ready to fly free, the truth is that it’s fairly challenging to cope when your child moves out. … [Read more...]
Moving with a toddler made easy
Making your move less stressful for children should be your top priority when moving with a toddler. It’s a well-known fact that moving may pose a series of difficulties. And during that period your multitasking skills will be put to test. … [Read more...]
Getting moving day helpers
Moving day is inevitably approaching and you may feel unsure as to how it will turn out eventually. As we all know, the period leading up to the day of the move is rather confusing, given the number of tasks to take care of. If this is your first moving experience ever, you may need every available resource to see the process through. And this is exactly where moving day helpers comes in handy. … [Read more...]
How to find a roommate in NYC
New York - the city of dreams for so many people around the globe who, year after year, make a life-altering decision to pack up their bags and move to NYC. Person after person, move after move, and NYC quickly became overpopulated. Add that to the rising costs of housing and the lack of space, and you get a place where everyone is struggling to make ends meet. What people have found to be a good solution to all of their problems is shared space. To find a roommate in NYC might be the only option for you to stay in the city and survive it financially. … [Read more...]
How to be on good terms with your neighbors
When people decide to move, one of the biggest concerns is of course how to pull off the whole thing, whether everything will be alright, how to pack everything properly, etc. And yes, those are things that you should really pay attention to a lot since that will determine the success of relocation. And, it will contribute to the less amount of stress related to moving. However, there also other very important things. You see before you make a permanent decision on where to move, we suggest you take a look at the neighborhood. After all, that's where you will be spending most of your time. If you are interested in how to be on good … [Read more...]
Moving equipment for a safe and smooth move
Aside from a group of strong helpers, having proper moving equipment and tools on hand could be really helpful when relocating. Needless to say, moving with a professional moving company is far less complicated as they are properly equipped and trained. However, if you’ve decided to move on your own, there’s something you should know about DIY moves. Although in theory you will be able to cut moving costs, you should invest much more time and effort to make it work. Unless you are a moving pro who has already moved several times in the past, you should know that only a foolproof strategy will keep you covered all along. As it … [Read more...]
How to make new friends after moving in
Moving away from what you are used to and leaving behind the familiar environment is a major disruption to everyone’s routine. Going through a household move is a nerve-wracking process, which is especially true for those who are moving to a new city alone. No one can deny that the transition to a new home is stressful, but luckily, there are ways to resume your routine immediately after moving in. Having unpacked the last moving box, you may find yourself feeling a bit disoriented. Not only are you exhausted due to numerous back-breaking moving tasks, but also you feel lonely in an unfamiliar environment. And who would blame … [Read more...]
How can your kids help you during the family move
When facing a family move everyone’s focused on how to help their kids cope with the relocation. The sooner your kids are on board with the moving decision, the smoother the transition will be. Before you start with preparations, be honest with your kids, talk about their expectations and changes they may incur down the road. As it turns out, there are lots of reasons why moving may make sense for the family. So, make sure to point out all the pros you will benefit from once you move to a new place. Normally, no two families will handle the family relocation the same way. Upsetting as moving can be for children, the entire … [Read more...]
How to avoid common roommate issues
For many NYC dwellers sharing a living space with a roommate is a common phenomenon. Starting an independent life and moving out of the parents’ home is a liberating experience all millennials are longing for. But, due to the high real estate costs, buying or renting a decent apartment only for yourself seems to be beyond the realm of possibility for many people. As a result, in order to live in a more spacious and conveniently located place, they choose to share it with one or more roommates. While it can be one of the most amazing experiences for young people, there are some potential downsides everyone should be aware of. … [Read more...]
Moving short distance – tips and tricks
As counter-intuitive as it may seem, moving short distance may pose lots of difficulties and challenges. Although your family’s routine won’t be radically altered by the local move, make sure to have a fool-proof plan in place. While the entire move a couple of blocks away may seem like a straight-forward process, there are certain steps that apply both to local and long-distance moves. As it turns out, people moving short distance happen to underestimate the time, costs and efforts required. As a result, it can be tempting to cut moving costs by performing a self-move. But, no two short-distance moves are the same and its … [Read more...]
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