Moving to a new home is often so exciting! But it can also be a lot. Making your transition easy and painless is undoubtedly the objective during this busy time. Here are some tips to help you get settled fast in your new home. Tips to Help Settle into your New Home Quickly To settle into your new home as fast as possible, it can help to address...
Deciding what to keep and what to get rid of before you move is never easy. Often, as you begin to pack or go through your belongings, you quickly realize that you have even more stuff than you thought! Stop stressing about the clutter and start packing smart with this helpful guide: how to decide what to keep when moving. Pack Smart: Deciding...
As you move out of the home you just sold, one of the final steps of the move out process is to make sure that home is "broom clean". So, how clean is "broom clean" and what does "broom clean" mean for your move-out? Let's take a closer look. Why Do You Need to Clean the House you Sold? Leaving the house reasonably clean is important. When a new...
There are many ways to approach decluttering and reducing the amount of stuff you have before moving. One of the best tips I have is to start early. Don’t put off this task so that you can make sure you aren't moving items you don't need. At the same time, the overwhelming task of packing can leave you wondering how to decide what to keep or toss...
Moving into your new home is a big process. As such, it’s important to have essential items on hand for moving day so the day flows smoothly. You’ll likely already have some of these items, but if not, make sure to pick them up. Here's my list of moving day must haves. Moving Day Must Haves Some of these items will be helpful for moving all of...
Selling your home, packing, moving, and getting resettled can be a daunting project. Usually a happy one, but still a big undertaking. Keeping your new home in order from the start is both helpful and comforting. Moving can be stressful enough, so let’s talk about unpacking after move-in while staying clutter-free. Unpacking your Home Doesn't...
When you are selling your home and preparing to move, It’s likely you will have some items to get rid of but that are still in good shape and usable. A moving sale is the perfect way to eliminate these items from your Things That Need to be Packed list. Plus, you can make a bit of cash from their sale! Taking into account everything else you have...
The deal has been negotiated, the contract has been signed, and you are moving forward with your inspection while counting down to your closing date. The move to your new home is imminent, and there's a lot to be done. But outside of the more obvious tasks like moving boxes and packaging tape, there are several small but critical tasks you can't...
Ok - so when you are moving from your home, it’s probably always a big move. There are always going to be many, many things to do whether your house is large or small. It is important to start early, stay organized, and use a checklist to keep the process moving with things to do before your big move. Let's take a closer look. Starting early with...
Moving can feel like a daunting task, can't it? Sometimes you may even think to yourself that you should just throw it all away and start fresh in your new place. Usually, that’s not the most practical approach. Besides, you probably like a lot of your belongings, some things are sentimental, and it can be pretty expensive to leave it all behind...
Answering the question, "What should you declutter before moving?" is tough! Whether you are living in a small apartment or a large home, you will probably have some degree of clutter. Be sure to consider how much time, money, and energy you'll save yourself by getting rid of the clutter you truly don't need instead of moving it. With that being...