Moving Forward

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 ...

Intro: Moving week is messy and chaotic. Taking care of last-minute details Saying goodbye to people Everything is (hopefully) packed up … if it isn’t then you have another big task on your list. You may be reviewing your moving budget and wondering where you got off track. A great way to keep the peace and save a little money during moving week is to create a meal plan. Use this guide to do just that. Plan Meals Before You Shop It’s tempting to just figure out what you’ll cook while you’re in the aisle at the grocery store. Don’t do that. Unless you’re a chef or a champion at meal prepping already, you’ll wind up: buying random ingredients Shopping on autopilot Buying too much Getting overwhelmed Instead, plan your meals: Who is eating? (family of 4? 2 kids?) What can everyone agree to eat? What can you whip together in 15-30 minutes? Choose One Day to Meal Prep After you’ve done the shopping, choose a day to me...