Moving Tips

What To Do If You Have To Move In A Hurry - And Still Have A House To Sell -
Sometimes circumstances arise that force you to leave your house before it's sold. But out of sight doesn't mean out of mind. Michele Dawson offers tips on selling the house you've left behind. FULL STORY->

Tips For Reducing Waste When You Move With millions of us moving each year and the amount of household waste on the rise, it makes sense to try to keep waste to a minimum when it comes time to move. Michele Dawson offers some tips. FULL STORY->

Make Safety Top Priority As Soon As You Move In

With the moving trucks coming and going and your first few days and weeks in your new home filled with chaos, it's important to make the safety of your family a priority by protecting against potential fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, and break-ins. FULL STORY->

Pack It Up, Pack It In: Packing For A Smooth Move
If you're one of the millions who will be moving this summer, you know it can be a stressful time for the whole family. One of the things you don't want to worry about is your belongings remaining intact. Michele Dawson has the details. FULL STORY->

Secrets to a Successful Move

Planning to move this summer? You're not alone -- summer is the busiest time of year for professional movers, according to the American Moving and Storage Association. FULL STORY->

Industry Supports Tougher Rules For Movers
Growing numbers of moving company violations have prompted federal officials to put more muscle behind regulations and the industry doesn't want the feds to pull any punches. Broderick Perkins has the story. FULL STORY->

Plan To Move Driven By Market And Lifestyle
These questions and concerns raise several good points about the home-buying process. It’s not all about money and the bottom line. The decision you have to make is also a lot about lifestyle. FULL STORY->

Kids, Young Adults Want Moving Connections
For a smooth move, use technology to ease the process and stay connected before you move, on the road and when you arrive. Broderick Perkins has the details. FULL STORY->

Tips For Avoiding Fraudulent Moving Companies
Is moving day drawing near? If so, allow yourself plenty of time to research and find a reputable moving company. Unfortunately, some movers take advantage of families, holding their goods hostage or trumping up charges. Michele Dawson explains. FULL STORY->

How to Help Your Kids Adjust When You Move in the Middle of the School Year
Moving is hard enough for kids. But going to a new school in the middle of the school year is especially tough. Michele Dawson offers some tips to help your kids adjust. FULL STORY->

Keeping Fido Safe During Family Move
The trip for you and your family is stressful enough, be sure to remember for the care of your pet to reduce its stress and the worries and concerns of other family members. FULL STORY->

Preparing For Moving Day: A Checklist
Moving day doesn't have to be as stressful as you think. Michele Dawson offers some tips to keep you organized and help you ensure a smooth move. FULL STORY->

Seven Tips For Successfully Transporting Your Computer
As you begin preparing for your move, you'll want to spend extra time readying and packing your computer. After all, it represents a good chunk of time and information - not to mention the monetary investment. Michele Dawson offers some tips. FULL STORY->

Moving Day: What You Should Know if You're Hiring Movers
It seemed the day would never come, but now you're just weeks away from moving. Michele Dawson offers some advice on what you should know if you're considering hiring movers. FULL STORY->

How To Hold A Successful Garage Sale
Moving into a new home can be great motivation for turning trash into cash. Carol Ochs looks at garage sales and how to do them right. FULL STORY->

Moving Tips Ease Your Pain
Most of us move within the same county or not more than 10 miles from our present home when we relocate. But some of us move much further, and there are several tips that can ease the effort of a long-distance haul. M. Anthony Carr explains. FULL STORY->

How To Simplify Your Move
Moving is a big event. It's tiring, complex, and costly. Alan Heavens explores the lessons of a recent relocation and explains how to move with less stress. FULL STORY->

How To Prepare Your Kids for Moving Day
You think moving is a source of stress for you? What about children whose whole world is about to turn upside down? Michele Dawson offers tips to make the transition as easy as possible. FULL STORY->

When Borrowing Is A Moving Experience
It's not uncommon for people to move across state borders to find new jobs. Does moving complicate the borrowing process? You bet. David Reed explains how to get financing when moving to a new community. FULL STORY->

Packing Hard-To-Move Items
Should you let movers transport valued items -- possessions important to you? Courtney Ronan looks at the pros and cons, and offers suggestions before your plan the big move. FULL STORY->

Online Calculators: Moving By The Numbers
If you're planning a move across town or across the country, Internet calculators can estimate your costs. But as Julie Garton-Good reports, there's still a lot of value in the old-fashioned company rep who comes to your door. FULL STORY->

Starting Right In A New Community
Moving is never easy, and getting comfortable in new surroundings can be tough. But forget your worries as Courtney Ronan offers a seven-day plan to get acquainted with your new community. FULL STORY->

Storage Units: When Enough Isn't Enough
If your volume of possessions is outrunning the space available, it may be time to consider a temporary storage facility. Courtney Ronan reports that today's storage facilities are locked, heated, air conditioned and available when closets and basements overflow. FULL STORY->

How Much Moving Insurance Is Enough?
How much "insurance" do you need when moving? Probably a lot more than you can get with "free" coverage reports Courtney Ronan, who explains that there are four basic types of plans. FULL STORY->

Should You Hire Pros For Short-Distance Moves?
If you're moving long-distance than professionals and big trucks are a must. But what about a move across town? Courtney Ronan says sometimes you're best off doing it yourself with a little help from your friends. FULL STORY->

Don't Forget The 'Little People" When Moving To A New Home
It's easy to speak of the trauma and the guarded excitement of moving from our adult perspective. But what about the little people - those pint-sized varieties we once looked like? FULL STORY->

An Educational but 'Moving' Experience
Even though it can be for all the happiest reasons, moving is still considered by many to be one of the most stressful events in life, just behind divorce and the loss of a loved one. FULL STORY->

Before You Move Checklist
If you are facing a move, what you really need are step-by-step tips that will help you chip away at the daunting task of packing, moving and settling in. FULL STORY->

Before You Unpack: Your Responsibilities as a Homeowner -
Before you go kick off your shoes and shrug off unpacking until later, however, keep in mind that there are a few responsibilities you'll need to tackle right away upon your arrival. FULL STORY->

Redirecting Your Mail When You Move
Have you recently moved into a new apartment? Wonder why your mailbox is always empty? mMke sure you don't forget to notify everyone about your change of address. FULL STORY->

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