If you’re going to be heading back to  your college dorm this fall and you’re starting to get organized to make that move it can overwhelming to try figure out what you really need and the best way to move all  your items. Moving a lot of stuff across a college campus can be tough, and you don’t always know how much room you’re going to have. Use these tips to make packing moving back to college easier this year: Use Storage Bins Instead Of Boxes You will need as much storage as you…

When you’re moving a senior parent you should be sensitive to how hard the move will be on your parent. Moving is one of the most difficult life changes that people make, and making a move as a senior is even more difficult. Leaving a familiar home, a familiar town, and friends that have been a support system is difficult for seniors. Whether your parent is moving a facility or just downsizing the family home to something more manageable here are a few things you can do to make the transition…

Ideally you will have a month or more to plan a move, especially if it’s a cross country move or a move across several states. But sometimes things just don’t work out that way and you could find yourself in a position where you have to move within weeks, or days. Don’t panic. It is absolutely possible to move on short notice without the move being a disaster. Use these tips to get organized fast and make your move with short notice as stress free as possible: Make Lists Lists are…

In a perfect world all moving companies would be trustworthy and you wouldn’t have to worry about your move being even harder because you get scammed. But unfortunately moving scams happen to innocent people every day. It’s very important that you know what to look for so that you can spot a scam and avoid having your move ruined, your belongings stolen, and your money disappear. You can avoid falling victim to a moving scam by paying attention and doing these things: Never Pay Upfront If…

Whether seniors are moving into a new home for their retirement or moving into another type of situation like an assisted living facility there are some things that you can do to make the transition easier for the seniors in your life. Always remember that the transition to a new home is difficult for everyone and that good communication will go a long way towards making the move easier. You should also: Encourage Downsizing If seniors have been living in their current home for a long time…