While the official start of summer isn’t until this upcoming Thursday, June 21, the season has seemingly been here for a couple of weeks now. Summertime is typically when people start feeling a certain type of itch: an itch to move, an itch for a change of scenery, an itch for a new job, the list goes on. If you’ve been on the hunt for a new place to live, you may be wondering when a good time to begin the whole process is? Read More...

You may not be aware of this, but May is National Moving Month. Roughly 40 million Americans move each year and May marks the beginning of peak moving season. Seeing as nice weather typically runs from May to September, a majority of folks looking to move schedule their moves during the summer. After all, in the summer you don’t have to deal with snowstorms or icy sidewalks which makes the entire process much, much simpler. Read More...

Finding the ideal place to live or rent is only half the battle when it comes to the moving process. In fact, securing your new living space might seem like a cake walk compared to moving out of your current place. With all of the different aspects that go into leaving one place and settling in another, it can be pretty simple to completely blank on certain moving tasks. With that in mind, take a look at a few tidbits of advice to help you remember the little things. Read More...

Moving into a new apartment can be a very planned out affair or a total mad dash. Regardless of either scenario, the situation can be a little overwhelming. Once the moving process is said and done, however, you’re left with an empty apartment and a bunch of boxes. When moving into a house, you can really go all out in your new setting. You can paint the walls any color you’d like, renovate the space, and install whatever suits your fancy. Read More...

Unfortunately, the weather doesn’t much care if you have your move perfectly planned. If Mother Nature wants to act up on that particular day, so be it. However, mild panic can slowly start to set in once you start picturing soaked cardboard boxes and ruined art and furniture. But don’t fret! Moving in inclement weather doesn’t have to be a total nightmare. If the forecast shows signs of turning foul on your moving day, utilize our tips to keep everything copacetic. Read More...

Moving can be a very enticing prospect, especially if you find yourself in a rut. Just think of it, the new environment, the scenery, and perhaps a whole new way of life. If you do make the decision to move, there is a lot to do prior to the day you actually move out. If you have a home or apartment full of furniture and household goods you have accumulated over the years, it can be a bit daunting in deciding where to start the moving out process. Read More...

So, you’ve made the decision to move. Moving is no small endeavor and there are plenty of decisions you’ll have to make along the way to your new place. However, throughout your move, you’re going to speak with plenty of people who have opinions on the process. You’ll soon discover there are all sorts of myths associated with the professional moving industry, and find a lot of these myths sprout from unhappy customers and spread like wildfire from there. Read More...

When going through the motions of a move, the thought might dawn on you (more than once) that you possess too many items. Having a lot of home items isn’t a problem, of course, but they can get in the way of maintaining a smooth move. So, a perfect option for those who find themselves knee deep in the process is to rent a storage unit. Not only do they serve as a safe space for your furniture and personal belongings, but they can also keep any extra items organized long after your move is complete. Read More...

When getting ready for a move with a toddler, you might often think you’ll be more stressed than they are. After all, you’re handling the finances and logistics. However, a move can be a difficult transition for your young one too. Toddlers are typically creatures of habit and changes to their routine can be troublesome. If you can identify your child’s fears and stresses, though, while focusing on their needs, you can mitigate most issues. Read More...

The winter can be beautiful but it can also be pretty brutal, especially in New England. 2018 in Boston has started off with some seriously cold temperatures and if you’re moving relatively soon, it’s going to be a frigid experience for sure. But, you have to move when you have to move and if it happens in the winter then so be it. It’s not all bad either because there are some perks to moving in the winter. Read More...