Monthly Archives: February 2013

Moving to Virginia Beach, VA

Moving to Virginia Beach, VA

Located near where the first settlers from England set up shop in America, Virginia Beach is the nation’s first Resort City. Its endlessly-stretching beach and gorgeous weather attract vacationers from all over, and hundreds of thousands have settled in the Read complete article — Moving to Virginia Beach, VA

Posted in Virginia Beach, VA | Posted on February 28, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving to Providence, R.I.

Moving to Providence, R.I.

The Renaissance City, as Providence is known, is living up to its name.  What was once a home to religious exiles, which then became America’s first industrial city, has reinvented itself again to become a center for arts and education.  Read complete article — Moving to Providence, R.I.

Posted in Providence, RI, Regional Articles | Posted on February 19, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving to Nashville, TN

Moving to Nashville, TN

Nashville is a city of opportunity, beauty and spicy food.  However, above all else, it’s a city of sound.  Music City, as it’s known, is the world capital for country music, honky tonk, Christian bands and gospel songs.  For anyone Read complete article — Moving to Nashville, TN

Posted in Nashville, TN, Regional Articles | Posted on February 19, 2013 | 1 Comment
Tying a Mattress to a Car

Tying a Mattress to a Car

Mattresses are the caviar of furniture. They are stupid expensive, even though they are covered 99% of the time and have no aesthetic purpose. So, when you already own one, the idea of selling it and buying a new one for Read complete article — Tying a Mattress to a Car

Posted in Difficult Things to Move | Posted on February 13, 2013 | 3 Comments
How to Move in Bad Weather

How to Move in Bad Weather

Snowstorms, downpours and heatwaves: What do they all have in common? People have to move during them. Moving in bad weather makes what was already a difficult task wet, cold and all-around worse.  However, it can be done.  There are Read complete article — How to Move in Bad Weather

Posted in Moving Safety | Posted on February 11, 2013 | 1 Comment
Your Options When Movers Damage Your Property

Your Options When Movers Damage Your Property

Did your moving company deliver you bent boxes and a broken couch frame? Movers are not perfect. They can, and do, break property during the moving process. And when they do, they are liable for the damage they caused. When Read complete article — Your Options When Movers Damage Your Property

Posted in Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Odds & Ends | Posted on February 10, 2013 | 2 Comments

How to Dispute a Moving Company’s Bill

It happens to hundreds each year. After a stressful move across the country and a day or two of unpacking, a person gets the bill from their moving company, and it’s $1,000 more than expected. It happens. And if it Read complete article — How to Dispute a Moving Company’s Bill

Posted in Moving Companies, Odds & Ends, Types of Moves | Posted on February 8, 2013 | 1 Comment
AMSA’s Moving Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Program

AMSA’s Moving Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Program

Got beef with your mover? The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) offers a program that allows you to voice your concerns. The AMSA’s arbitration program allows customers to file complaints against their moving companies. Then a third party decides who Read complete article — AMSA’s Moving Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Program

Posted in Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Odds & Ends, Types of Moves | Posted on February 6, 2013 | 1 Comment
What Is the American Moving and Storage Association?

What Is the American Moving and Storage Association?

Wondering who oversees the moving world? Most professional fields have an association that watches over its businesses and customer, and moving services are no different. The American Moving and Storage Association is a central office that provides help, advice and Read complete article — What Is the American Moving and Storage Association?

Posted in Moving Quotes & Contracts, Odds & Ends | Posted on February 4, 2013 | 1 Comment
How to Find a Home for Rent

How to Find a Home for Rent

Want to rent a home? Renting a home is just like renting an apartment: it starts with hunting. Searching for a rental house is easy. Just start looking at ads and calling up realtors. However, find a good rental home takes determination, Read complete article — How to Find a Home for Rent

Posted in Finding a New Place to Live | Posted on February 2, 2013 | Leave a comment