Moving Tips and Suggestions

When it comes to moving, or even the initial steps of planning a move, it can really help to have all the collective wisdom of moves-gone-by (and gone awry!) at your fingertips. I have benefited so much from mistakes made in the past, by me and by others I encounter in my research.Well, here we have it.We've put everything you need to know about moving all in one place.Here are all these very usable and useful tips on how to plan and execute your move so that it will all run like a well-oiled machine. Check out all these suggestions on moving and all that's involved.

1. Plan to Move

Just the thought of a move can be overwhelming. Where does one start with all the planning, packing, downsizing and storing that's involved? Not to worry. Right here, we'll walk you through all the steps from deciding whether to move, to planning and preparing your move, to hiring of movers, finding storage space, preparing the family, finding the best places to move to, and even that all-important step of budgeting!More »

2. Making a Moving Schedule

If you're like me, you like lists. And even if you scoff at us list-makers, when planning your move, a handy-dandy list is just the tool you need to make sure you've completed all the tasks that need to be done.Part of the move plan should include a schedule of when you need to have completed each task. Now some "to dos" are flexible time-wise, while others need to be completed within a particular time frame. Make sure you check what tasks you should be completing and when, such as things to do a month before you move, and you'll manage to find time to kick back and relax.More »

3. Get Packing Your Home

Let me share with you a secret I've learnt the hard way. For many, this may be obvious, but I had to learn through trial and error how important packing is in a move. Packing is the piece in the moving equation that can make your move easy or break your spirit and resolve. I used to spend so much of my time (countless hours!) looking for stuff before and after a move just because I had not given enough attention to the packing step. Here are The Most Important Packing Tips to ensure your next move will be as easy as a move can be.More »

4. Checklists to Help You Move

If you're feeling overwhelmed in a move, these checklists will take the worry away. Ever feel like there's just something you've forgotten, and it's bound to be important when the time comes? We all know that feeling. Now you can rest assured with these Moving Checklists. They'll make sure you have all your "i"s dotted and your "t"s crossed in your next move.More »

5. Costs and Money

Moving costs money. There is no getting around that. But there are many ways to save on a move. If you are willing to do just a little additional legwork, your move will be that much more cost-efficient and worry-free. Fortunately for you, we have done all the running around for you to research cost-saving tips and tricks. Planning and preparing a budget can do wonders to your bottom line. Finding the right mover is another cost and headache saving tactic. We'll show you all the tips to save money and worry on your next move. Little things like how to pack so as to avoid moving surcharges can all add up to Make Your Next Move a Real Money Saver!More »