Archive for January, 2011
As we transition this long and cold winter from New Years Day to Valentine’s Day, we shouldn’t forget some of the smaller ‘holidays’ that fall in between. Sure, we don’t get a day off from work, and there’s no special meals or culinary treats to mark such events, but some of them are, nonetheless, interesting. [...]
A move can be trying enough without pets, but with them can be a real hassle. There are a few pitfalls to avoid and quite a few things to remember. Follow these guidelines to ensure both you and your pet arrive at your destination safely. First of all, if you are traveling a long distance [...]
Moving can be messy. That’s not to say you or the moving company are slobs. The reality is, every move is a fresh start; a new beginning. And we all know that those don’t come along too often. Every home presents cleaning challenges that take a lot of time to resolve. Commercial cleaning products are [...]
No moving and storage day is complete without creating the perfect ‘Moving Mixtape.’ From the moment you begin packing right through to that first beer / glass of wine / meal in your new home, you can make things run just a little smoother if you’ve got your own soundtrack playing. Here are a few [...]
Moving can be a very exciting time. It’s a time of great expectations, a time of promise. Yet, unless you’re fully organized and prepared, it can also be a time of confusion and exhaustion. It’s safe to say that, once you fully realize how much stuff you have accumulated, and now have to have moved [...]
You should always leave the heavy lifting to the professionals, pun intended. But if you are inclined to move items from room to room in an attempt to get organized for moving day, please make sure you lift properly. Failing to do so can cause serious – even permanent – damage. Consult your physician before [...]
Packing is hands down the most tedious job in a move. People put it off until the last minute and then end up frazzled when they realize that they have not packed a thing. This is why the phone is found in the blender, the television remote nests inside of a box of books, and [...]
Anyone who has ever been to New York City has likely heard of Ray’s Pizza®. Often imitated, the Ray’s Pizza® that you may have visited might not have been the “original” Ray’s; however, when looking for a piece of pizza sometimes any of the many Ray’s pizza shops will do. Many businesses make succeed by [...]
Moving can be a stressful enough time without having to worry about how to make its effects less harmful upon the environment. There are so many things to do during your moving preparations that sometimes you might not feel like there is enough time to worry about being eco-friendly. However, here are some tips that [...]
Are you moving into or out of an apartment? If you are moving away from home into your first apartment, there are some things you should do to make life easier. 1. Know your apartment. While it may be tempting to take that huge, glamorous apartment…are your finances in order to keep up with the [...]
