The Rotary Club of Ayer, Harvard, Shirley, and Devens presents the 67th Annual Apple Blossom Festival on May 11th to include the ever-popular Ducky Wucky River Race! Participants who “adopt” yellow rubber duckies have an opportunity to win the most sought-after prize – a dinner for two ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! Get Your Own Rubber […]
It’s human nature. Once you’ve signed the closing documents and your new home is really yours, you’ll start thinking about what you want to do to improve it! There’s that wallpaper that you can’t stand. And the carpet that really needs replacing. Before you drive yourself crazy running to Home Depot or Lowes, grab a […]
If you’ve decided not to hire professional packing services, and will be packing your own household goods for an upcoming move, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind: The right cartons and packing materials are vital. Don’t think that banana boxes from the supermarket are good enough. Moving cartons are manufactured to withstand […]
TIPS TO HELP YOU PRIORITIZE. Ask ten people for tips on what important tasks they should put on their to-do list after moving … and you’ll probably get 100 different answers! That’s because there are always important things that need to be done. Before You Move In addition, there are some key responsibilities that you […]
After you have decided to sell your home and move to a new location, you’ll be making decisions on what to take with you. If you’ve been in your home for many years, you probably have accumulated lots of “stuff” that you may or may not want to bring along. Why Not Sell? You can […]
If you are moving during the winter months, you’ll need to add these helpful tips to your checklist. Snow, ice, and cold temperatures can add stress and problems you don’t need to an already full list of to-dos. Be sure to: 1. Have a back-up plan. Talk to your mover about a “Plan B” if […]
Moving your home is a massive feat of coordination, hard work, and patience. Moving a whole office is an even bigger endeavor, that requires moving larger items, and coordinating with a much larger group of people. It may be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Early in your planning, start following these simple steps […]
It’s no secret: moving can be a huge headache. For many people, every step on the way is stressful — from finding a new place to live to packing and moving boxes. All that’s on top of the ordinary life stress you experience just by uprooting yourself and your family. But moving doesn’t have to be so stressful. […]
Moving to a new house is extremely stressful for the entire family. Even though kids don’t sign leases or mortgages or do most of the packing (lucky them!), they can still feel uprooted and overwhelmed about moving to a new place. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll be able to ease the stress of moving for […]
Moving into a new house can be stressful. You’ve likely spent a lot of time choosing the right neighborhood and the best house for you and your family. You also know the transition involves paperwork, phone calls, transfer of utilities and services, and a lot of patience. But after you move in, you’ll likely need […]
