Monthly Archives: July 2012

Moving to Houston, TX

Houston may have started as a down-to-earth Texas town, but it has become Space City, the bustling, high-tech home to the energy industry and N.A.S.A. It is a modern metropolis now, complete with a thriving economy and a unique array Read complete article — Moving to Houston, TX

Posted in Houston, TX, Regional Articles | Posted on July 29, 2012 | 2 Comments

Moving to Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, or simply L.A., is a city of glamour and sunshine, with sun-drenched beaches, celebrity spottings, and famous resorts. However, it’s also a major U.S. port, business hub and supporter of the arts, a place where aspiring entrepreneurs and Read complete article — Moving to Los Angeles, CA

Posted in Los Angeles, CA, Regional Articles | Posted on July 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

Pet Moving Companies

Do you need help moving Fido? Not every pet owner can move their pet alone. Some loving owners just don’t have the space, the time or the expertise. Fortunately, that’s what pet movers are for. Pet moving companies will transport Read complete article — Pet Moving Companies

Posted in Moving Companies, Types of Moves | Posted on July 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

Moving to San Francisco, CA

The Paris of the West, the Baghdad of the Bay, the Weirdest Place on Earth… San Francisco. It is the West Coast’s financial center, but it is so much more than an economic powerhouse. The City has it all — Read complete article — Moving to San Francisco, CA

Posted in Regional Articles, San Francisco, CA | Posted on July 24, 2012 | 10 Comments

What Are Flat Rate Moving Companies?

Do you have a lot of stuff to move? Then a flat-rate moving company is probably best for you. Flat rate movers charge you one over-all price for your entire move. So, if the move takes longer than expected; if Read complete article — What Are Flat Rate Moving Companies?

Posted in Moving Companies, Types of Moves | Posted on July 22, 2012 | 2 Comments

Hiding Embarrassing Stuff from a Moving Company

Are you worried about your movers seeing your stuff? We all have some pretty embarrassing stuff, ranging from childhood pictures to, um, bedroom supplies. We all have some important personal info that we don’t share with even our closet friends, Read complete article — Hiding Embarrassing Stuff from a Moving Company

Posted in Prepping & Packing | Posted on July 22, 2012 | 1 Comment

How Homeowner’s Associations Affect Moving

Is your HOA blocking your move? Homeowner’s associations (HOA) control entire neighborhoods. They make the rules that the people in the neighborhood have to follow. This often includes restrictions on how, when and with what you can move. Non-compliance can Read complete article — How Homeowner’s Associations Affect Moving

Posted in Prepping & Packing | Posted on July 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

How to Transport Alcohol

Do you cherish your alcohol collection? Some people are connoisseurs of the art of drinking. They possess centurion wines, beers brewed with Byzantine hops, and vodkas worthy of their own Dostoyevskian discussion. If you’re one of these people, moving your Read complete article — How to Transport Alcohol

Posted in Difficult Things to Move | Posted on July 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

What Is a Pawn Shop?

Broke and looking for money? A pawn shop might be what you need. It’s one of the few place where you can get a lifeline of cash in just a few minutes. However, you’ll have to be willing to part Read complete article — What Is a Pawn Shop?

Posted in Getting Rid of Stuff, Prepping & Packing | Posted on July 18, 2012 | 1 Comment

The Most Important Moving Supplies

Besides moving boxes, do you have all the necessary supplies for your move? To protect your belongings, you will need everything from bubble wrap to furniture slipcovers to tapes and ties. Read more for a quick and easy guide on Read complete article — The Most Important Moving Supplies

Posted in Moving Supplies | Posted on July 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

How to Move a Keg of Beer

Need to get a keg from point A to point Party? Listen, Broseph, a whole night’s worth of drinking, dancing and poor decisions rides on you moving that $70 keg of Keystone Ice the right way. If you mess it Read complete article — How to Move a Keg of Beer

Posted in Difficult Things to Move | Posted on July 16, 2012 | 2 Comments

How to Sell Through Consignment

Interested in learning how to sell consignment? It’s quick, easy, and requires little effort on your part. When you sell things to a consignment store, you are directly contributing to a thrift store. They will buy secondhand items from you–all Read complete article — How to Sell Through Consignment

Posted in Getting Rid of Stuff, Prepping & Packing | Posted on July 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

How Does Insurance Work?

You know you need it, but how does insurance actually work? Insurance makes the world a cheaper, less-stressful place. If it wasn’t for insurance, we’d have to worry about suffering a financial catastrophe at every turn, and we’d be charged Read complete article — How Does Insurance Work?

Posted in Odds & Ends | Posted on July 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

How to Move a Pool Table

Need to get your pool table out of the basement? Pool tables are like pianos when it comes to moving. They’re expensive, large, and heavier than a 19th-Century Russian novel. Moving them requires dedication and arms like Zeus. If you Read complete article — How to Move a Pool Table

Posted in Difficult Things to Move | Posted on July 15, 2012 | 1 Comment

When Is the Cheapest Time to Move?

Want to make the cheapest move? Like the price of plane tickets, moving rates depend on a variety factors like day of the month, weekends or weekdays, and time of the day. If you want to choose the cheapest moving Read complete article — When Is the Cheapest Time to Move?

Posted in Cost of Moving, Money Saving Tips | Posted on July 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

How to Move a Wine Collection

Need to move your wine cellar? Wine is a fickle lover. The ultimate aphrodisiac can sour in the sun and bleed flavor if left in the heat. It’s not much of a dancer, either, and it hates having to stand Read complete article — How to Move a Wine Collection

Posted in Difficult Things to Move | Posted on July 9, 2012 | 1 Comment

Tipping Movers

Tipping is not an exact science, yet it’s a subject that many people are hyperaware of and overthink. The bottom line is that it should be seen as an expression of gratitude. You pay for a service, and when certain Read complete article — Tipping Movers

Posted in Moving Etiquette | Posted on July 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

Moving Your Shoe Collection

Shoes are like clothes—when you have too much of them, they can complicate a move as much as a big screen TV might. The key to moving your shoe collection is to pare it down first. The following is a Read complete article — Moving Your Shoe Collection

Posted in Getting Rid of Stuff, Prepping & Packing | Posted on July 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

Shoe Boxes

What Are Shoe Boxes? Plastic shoe box containers are some of the most easy-to-find moving supplies. They’re cheap, too. Check out stores like Target or Walmart for them. The fact that they’re plastic makes them easy to reuse for all Read complete article — Shoe Boxes

Posted in Moving Boxes | Posted on July 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

Wardrobe Boxes

What Are Wardrobe Boxes? Although they can get pricey, wardrobe boxes are an important tool in the mover’s arsenal. They allow you to keep clothes on their hangers—just hang them up in a wardrobe box, and everything is ready to Read complete article — Wardrobe Boxes