Moving Forward

How to Successfully Move Your Living and Work Spaces When You Work From Home More than 8 million Americans now work from the comforts of their own home. The work from home trend is changing the landscape of the working world, but it’s also changing the way we interact with our homes. Some people now have home offices, while others work humbly from their dining room tables or sofas. Either way, technology has opened doors for people to avoid the dreaded commute and make money without ever getting out of their pajamas. When you work from home, you can theoretically work from anywhere. Many people are beginning to take advantage of this. Do you work from home? Have you considered moving to a faraway city to take advantage of better views as you work from your laptop? Whether your home office consists of a full desk and meeting area or a single laptop, make sure you consider these logistics before moving your home and work spaces. Keep Essential Office Equipment Accessible  ...

Intro First thing you think of when moving: how much is this going to cost me? Moving can be expensive, but it’s even more expensive when you don’t plant Convenience is costly Trick yourself into saving money for your move. Prepare to save a boatload of money with these budget tips you can actually stick to. These are psychological mind hacks you can use to save money for your move. Don’t Trust Self-Discipline   If discipline worked, you’d be rolling dough right now If you’re moving in a few months, automate savings in your accounts. Set aside X amount based on how much you will need. Auto transfers from checkings to savings Sell Your Stuff   Start fresh and sell all the stuff you don’t need. Go super minimal, get rid of the stuff you kept because you just didn’t want to deal with it. You can rack up some serious cash by downsizing. Put all that money DIRECTLY into your moving budget. Save up for a Housewarming Gift    Take care of your ...

Intro:  When we think of moving, we think of the main things like furniture, clothes, electronics. Food is often one of those details you don’t think of until the last minute. Don’t get caught having to throw away a bunch of food. Instead follow these tips to help you conserve food and pack appropriately. Stay or Go? Before packing, decide which foods you will take with you, which you will throw out, and which you’ll donate Expired foods: either cook up quick before their expiration date or chuck them Perishables: try to have as little perishables in your fridge by the time moving day rolls around Consider donating canned foods as they will just weigh you down Consider consuming open bottles of alcohol before the move and beware of open container laws  What do to with perishables Some moving companies only allow you to pack certain types of foods are prohibited by law to transport  Frozen goods may be prohibited Be aware of open container laws in regar...

Intro Packing into a small car can feel like a mission for a clown, but it’s a necessary task if you’re moving across the country and want to take your car with you. Don’t panic, instead rely on these strategies to get the job done right. Do the Right Preparation    You have limited space, have your purged everything you can purge? Donate, recycle, toss anything that’s not coming with you. Packing in a car calls for minimalism. Create an inventory of everything you have, so you can double check it before you set off and when you unpack. If you find that you have too much stuff for your car, you may want to consider hiring professional movers to help you haul your bigger items like furniture.  Start With a Clean Slate: Clear Out Your Car May seem obvious, but you must must must clear out your car first. Not only does this show you how much room you actually have to work with, but it also just feels good to start with a clean slate and scope out the...

Intro Even when you’re moving, health comes first.  When you’re healthy, you can manage stress better, be more flexible to when circumstances change, be more self sufficient, and maintain a happy mood.  Moving shakes up our routines and muddles our habits.  We start packing and suddenly our treadmill is covered in boxes -- ah well no exercise today.  Moving tasks pile up and there’s no time to cook dinner. Takeout again.  There’s so much to do you don’t even know where to get started, so you skimp on sleep to get more done before and after work.  All of this leads to more stress, brain fog, and unhealthy mind and body.  Take care of yourself while you move.  Hydrate It’s amazing how being busy can cause us to forget about drinking water When you’re feels stressed, drink a glass of water, it helps. Hydration keeps stress levels down ( WebMD ).  Trying to keep up with your to-do lis...

Outline: Intro Theft is extremely common for homeowners who are in the middle of moving. You’re often in and out more, you may leave your house unlocked, or even leaves boxes out. The process of moving makes you a target for burglars. Some burglars even find a way to waltz into your house on moving day! There’s lots of people going in and your of your house on Moving day - families, landlords, realtors, professional movers, neighbors, cable men, you name it. It’s easier for someone to slip in. Protect your home/belongings and stay safe with these tips Keep Up On Yard Work Robbers identify homes with overgrown lawns or wilting plants, bc they think you’re on vacation. May sound like a drag, but a robber can spot an unkempt lawn. Mow your law, pull your weeds, water your plants. If you’re garden is alive they will know someone is home. Record A Dog Barking Whether you have a dog and his bark is unreliable or you don’t have a dog, the s...

Outline: Intro Our walls take a beating just from living within them: paintings posters, leaning objects against them, dents, marking your child’s height no the wall, scratches from pets and dogs. Same goes with carpets and floors - pets, kids, and parties can do a number on them. Whether you’re renting, this is your rental space, or you’re taking care of some final cleaning touches before putting your home on the market, use these tips to take care of the tiny details and clean up your floors and walls. Repairing Damaged Walls Every home will have some general wear and tear that you may have gotten used to bc you’re living in it … but it’s an eyesore to new tenants and homeowners. Fill holes - [Flesh out] Remove scuffs - [Flesh out] Give it a fresh coat of paint - [Flesh out] Clean the baseboards, crown molding, wainscoting - [Flesh out] Repairing Damaged or Dirty Floors Floors really take a beating, from food stains to stubborn ...