Monthly Archives: March 2013

Moving to Richmond, Virginia

Moving to Richmond, Virginia

Fist City has maintained a hard vibe since the pre-American-revolution hours, when Patrick Henry famously declared, in a city church, “Give me liberty, or give me death,” and since resident Edgar Allen Poe began writing his ghastly tales. Today, Richmond Read complete article — Moving to Richmond, Virginia

Posted in Richmond, VA | Posted on March 29, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving to Hartford, Connecticut

Moving to Hartford, Connecticut

New England’s Rising Star might be a relatively small big city, but it has a massive influence throughout the world. Hartford is one of America’s wealthiest cities, the home to most international insurance companies, upon which much of the world Read complete article — Moving to Hartford, Connecticut

Posted in Hartford, CT | Posted on March 28, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving to Tucson, Arizona

Moving to Tucson, Arizona

The Old Pueblo is one of America’s most culturally-rich cities. Tucson bleeds Southwestern charm like its skies bleed vibrant rainbows and its residents bleed U of A red and blue. The city has an old west feel. Many of its Read complete article — Moving to Tucson, Arizona

Posted in Tucson, AZ | Posted on March 27, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving to Salt Lake City, Utah

Moving to Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City was founded by the Mormons in the mid-1800’s, and the Mormon population has remained the most noteworthy aspect of the city to this day, greatly shaping its culture. This is not to say, however, that the City Read complete article — Moving to Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted in Salt Lake City, UT | Posted on March 26, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving to Jacksonville, Florida

Moving to Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is considered by many to be Where Florida Begins. Travelling south from the Georgia border, it’s the first Floridian city to offer pristine beaches and a centralized downtown, and it touts many of Florida’s other claims to fame, like Read complete article — Moving to Jacksonville, Florida

Posted in Jacksonville, FL | Posted on March 25, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving to Raleigh, NC

Moving to Raleigh, NC

The City of Oaks was hand chosen by North Carolina legislators to be the state capital, because of its beautiful location. Today, Raleigh has remained true to its scenery. Though it is a large city, it has retained a small-city, Read complete article — Moving to Raleigh, NC

Posted in Raleigh, NC | Posted on March 21, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving to Oklahoma City, OK

Moving to Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City is one of America’s fastest-growing, fastest-developing, and fastest-culturalizing areas in the U.S. Only in existence since 1889, and slow to grow until recently, the city now has a professional basketball team, many great restaurants, and a revitalized, diversifying downtown. Read complete article — Moving to Oklahoma City, OK

Posted in Oklahoma City, OK | Posted on March 20, 2013 | 1 Comment

Moving Flowchart

If you just can’t decide how you should move, then give our moving flowchart a try. Start where it says “start here” and see where you end up. You might just find that answering the right questions will get you to Read complete article — Moving Flowchart

Posted in Odds & Ends, Types of Moves | Posted on March 19, 2013 | Leave a comment
Moving to Louisville, KY

Moving to Louisville, KY

Every spring, women in grandiose hats and men in class slacks converge on a plot of dirt with glasses of bourbon in hand. They’re there to watch one of Louisville’s greatest events: the Kentucky Derby, the famous American horserace that Read complete article — Moving to Louisville, KY

Posted in Louisville, KY | Posted on March 19, 2013 | 1 Comment

How to Rent a Trailer

Are moving trucks to expensive? Renting a trailer might be the way to go, then. Trailers come in many shapes and sizes, and just about all of them are cheaper than a proper moving truck and can carry your mattress. Of course, Read complete article — How to Rent a Trailer

Posted in Moving Trucks, Types of Moves | Posted on March 19, 2013 | Leave a comment
How to Plan for Moving

How to Plan for Moving

Wondering how to prepare for your move? It’s all in the planning. Planning for a move is one of the most important stages of the moving process. If you plan poorly, you can expect an expensive and frustrating moving day. Read complete article — How to Plan for Moving

Posted in Prepping & Packing | Posted on March 16, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving Maps

Moving Maps

You can’t move without a map. Well, you can, but why would you do that? Maps are easy sources of information, and they can greatly help you in planning and executing your move. But what maps are we talking about? Read complete article — Moving Maps

Posted in Moving Supplies, Prepping & Packing | Posted on March 15, 2013 | Leave a comment
How to Move into a Dorm

How to Move into a Dorm

Wondering how to actually move into your dorm room? As in, how to get your stuff from the trunk of your car to your new dorm room breaking things or falling down? Moving into a dorm is much the same Read complete article — How to Move into a Dorm

Posted in Moving to College | Posted on March 11, 2013 | Leave a comment
Dorm Move-In Checklist

Dorm Move-In Checklist

Looking for a to-do list for moving into the dorms? Look no further. Here at MovingGuru, we have all the tips, advice and essentials for moving into your dorm room. Before we go through our dorm move-in checklist, though, let Read complete article — Dorm Move-In Checklist

Posted in Moving to College | Posted on March 10, 2013 | Leave a comment
Dorm Move-In Day Tips

Dorm Move-In Day Tips

Ready to move into the dorms?! Colleges set aside a few days for people to move into the dorms. These days can be quite hectic, especially at large universities, where thousands of students are moving into the dorms on the Read complete article — Dorm Move-In Day Tips

Posted in Moving to College | Posted on March 9, 2013 | 1 Comment
Pros and Cons of Moving into a Dorm

Pros and Cons of Moving into a Dorm

Dorm life vs. off-campus housing… Both have their pros and cons. Dorms, in particular, have some great positives and some pretty severe negatives. This is because what they are – small, shared rooms amongst many other small, shared rooms, in Read complete article — Pros and Cons of Moving into a Dorm

Posted in Moving to College | Posted on March 8, 2013 | 1 Comment
Dorm Room Essentials

Dorm Room Essentials

Wondering what to bring to your dorm? Dorm rooms are small, like cabin small. Wait, no, smaller than that. Like closet small. Eh… no, like spacious bathroom small. Yeah, about that size. So, deciding what you’ll actually keep with you Read complete article — Dorm Room Essentials

Posted in Moving to College | Posted on March 7, 2013 | 1 Comment
How to Move to College

How to Move to College

Wondering what you need to do when moving to college? College is a ton of fun… after you move in. For many, moving to college is the first big move of their lives, or at least the first one they control. There’s Read complete article — How to Move to College

Posted in Moving to College | Posted on March 6, 2013 | 2 Comments
Moving to Memphis, TN

Moving to Memphis, TN

Memphis is inextricably linked to the Mississippi River that runs through it, so much so that the city was named after the ancient Egyptian city based on the Nile. The mighty Mississippi brings beauty, business and activities to Memphians still Read complete article — Moving to Memphis, TN

Posted in Memphis, TN | Posted on March 5, 2013 | 1 Comment
Moving to New Orleans, LA

Moving to New Orleans, LA

The Big Easy, America’s French-influenced, jazz-infused, capital of pleasure, is once again partying hard after being hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Though the population is still returning, business is already back, and the city’s famous culture never left. Today’s Read complete article — Moving to New Orleans, LA

Posted in New Orleans, LA | Posted on March 4, 2013 | 2 Comments
Moving to Milwaukee, WI

Moving to Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee means “gathering place by the water” in the Potowatomi language, and for good reason: Milwaukee is surrounded by rivers and lakes, including the oceanic Lake Michigan. With that comes many beaching, sailing and swimming opportunities (when it’s warm), and Read complete article — Moving to Milwaukee, WI

Posted in Milwaukee, WI | Posted on March 3, 2013 | 1 Comment
Terms to Include in a Sublease

Terms to Include in a Sublease

Looking for a sublease form? Well, you shouldn’t be. No sublease form can be downloaded and applied to your situation perfectly. The only way you can assure yourself of a good sublease is to make it yourself, taking time to Read complete article — Terms to Include in a Sublease

Posted in Finding a New Place to Live | Posted on March 2, 2013 | Leave a comment
Moving to Columbus, OH

Moving to Columbus, OH

Columbus, Ohio, is quietly becoming on of the most livable big cities in the nation. It’s affordable; it’s filled with jobs; and, on the whole, it’s young and diverse. The fact that it’s home to Ohio State University certainly contributes Read complete article — Moving to Columbus, OH

Posted in Columbus, OH | Posted on March 1, 2013 | 1 Comment