Moving Tip Monday: Keep an Emergency Expense Fund

Be prepared for an unexpected event during moving.  Keep some cash funds available just in case.  You may need it if a vehicle breaks down, something gets damaged, a person or a pet gets injured, or you need a last minute purchase.  You may not have access to your check book packed away, but by […]

Moving Tip Monday: Keep Basic Tools Available

Keep some basic tools available while you move from your former home to your new home.  During your move, you may need to disassemble and reassemble furniture, remove wall hangings or make some repairs. In your toolbox have a hammer, razor blade, and screwdriver.  Have a few plastic baggies in your toolbox as well to gather any small […]

Moving Tip Monday: Refrigerator Moving

If you’re planning to move your refrigerator, try to use up what you have for food in the weeks leading up to your move.  That way, you have less to pack.  One day prior to your move, clean out your refrigerator, place food you want to save into a friend or neighbor’s refrigerator or a heavily […]

Moving Tip Monday: Buy All the Essentials

Before you even think about packing, go out and purchase quality boxes, plenty of packing tape, labels and markers.  This way, you won’t have to make multiple trips to the store.  It’s also a good idea to buy a few extra markers and extra rolls of tape as some could get misplaced or lost in […]