Topic: Moving Tips

When you first decide to buy your first home, it’s easy to get carried away with excitement and end up rushing into things or jumping the gun on a house that might not be completely right for you. Hopefully, if you’re house hunting for the first time, you’ve already done some research and put some…

When your adult children move out to brave the world on their own, it can leave an empty space in your heart and your home. In order to combat some of the feelings of empty nest syndrome and to make the most of your empty space, try turning your spare room into something that brings…

The heartbreaking inevitable has happened: you’ve lost a beloved loved one, and amidst your grieving, you have to go through and clean out their home and decide what to do with their belongings. Whether you’ve lost a parent, elderly relative, or friend, a loss is incredibly hard, and having to sort through your late loved…

If you’re looking into buying or renting a home in the coming year, it’s imperative that you do the proper research needed to make the right decision for you and your family. Over the past couple of years, the housing market has understandably been more volatile and hard to predict than ever before. However, in 2022,…

Moving out of state can be difficult emotionally, physically, financially and everything in between. Moving hundreds or even thousands of miles away from family, friends and familiarity is never going to be a totally stress-free process. However, being prepared for your interstate move does make the experience much easier. Bekins Van Lines is here to…

When moving into an apartment building, there’s a good chance you’re relying on the elevator to get you and your belongings to your new space. Imagine your dismay if you realize you’re moving into an apartment on one of the top floors… and there is no elevator. Dun, dun, dun! To help your move go…

From their favorite spot in the sun to the blanket they always snuggle with, dogs, cats and other pets become accustomed to the way their homes look, smell and feel. Moving to a new home can be difficult on everyone in the family, but for your furry companion it can be especially stressful and confusing.…

Moving anything expensive or easily damaged? It’s important to protect those items. A protection plan while moving will help alleviate worry about your upcoming move, because you’ll be compensated if anything were to happen to your items. Moving every possession you own is a big deal. You want to make sure your items are protected…

Ironically, when people move, they often spend so much time thinking about how they’re going to protect their valuables during move-in that they forget about their flooring. Unfortunately, this can often come back to bite them. It’s all too easy to significantly damage your flooring by dragging, sliding or dropping something on it as you…

When it comes to moving you have two choices: hiring movers or taking on the daunting task all on your own. If all you’re moving is three boxes of clothing, it might be easier to take the job into your own hands. If you’re moving three boxes of clothing and a hand-carved statue of a…