After a move, it’s not uncommon for people to end up with dozens or hundreds of cardboard moving boxes. Think that sounds outrageous? You might be surprised to find that it takes 10-20 boxes to pack up a modest studio apartment. A 4-bedroom house, on the other hand, requires more than 100 boxes. So, after […]
It’s convenient when you can move your furniture from your old home directly to your new home, but that’s not always possible. The timing of a home sale and purchase might mean that you have to place your belongings temporarily in storage. According to the Huffington Post, there are over 48,000 self-storage units in the United […]
According to the AMSA, over 37 million Americans move each year. The average cost of an out-of-state move is over $4,300. That’s more than 7% of the median household’s annual income, as reported by the Census Bureau. Numerous costs are involved with a household move, and you’ll want to make sure you plan for all of them. […]
Are you trying to declutter before your move? Getting rid of old, unwanted furniture before moving day not only simplifies the relocation process, but it gives you a clean slate when designing the floor plan for your new place. Though there are lots of ways to donate or sell furniture when you move, consignment is […]