With the list of tasks that accompany any move, one of the most important is the dreaded change of address. Depending on your new location, a change of address can be pretty simple. However, having an exhaustive list of all the places a change of address is necessary will help avoid headaches long after the move. A Change of Address with the Post Office is Easy and Inexpensive The first … [Read more...]
What to Do with Your New Home Before Movers Even Arrive
When it comes to relocating to a new spot, most of us only consider being proactive around the home we are leaving. From diligently packing up all our belongings to tackling repairs demanded in the sale, there certainly is a lot to do to leave well. Could all of this attention on our current home, however, be to the detriment of our new place? Giving attention to and taking an inventory of what … [Read more...]
Housewarming Tips and Etiquette
Who doesn’t enjoy a good party with friends, family, and neighbors? Throwing a housewarming for a friend (or for yourself) is a great opportunity to get some of your favorite people together. Although current events might cause the occasion to look a little different, there are still ways to safely celebrate when moving to a new place. Even in the time of COVID-19, people are on the move. In … [Read more...]
Tips for Moving with a Baby
Your baby may be on the move, but moving with a baby can be an added stress for new parents. Although now may not be the ideal time to move, moving with especially young children does not have to mean more stress if you plan accordingly. The first step is planning for how to babyproof your new place. This should be a high priority for parents. Even choosing a new home because it features a … [Read more...]
When and Why to Hire a Handyman When Moving
Why is it that moving becomes the motivation for finally fixing what is broken around the house? It’s so true that we can live with windows that have broken seals, holes in the walls, and loose railings on the porch, but the moment it comes time to buy or sell a house, we get busy making sure the property is in pristine condition. When the time does finally come to fix what you have been … [Read more...]
Converting a Small Space into a Smoffice (Small Office)
With so many of us working from home these days, people are getting very creative in turning small spaces around the house into spots where big work is getting done. Not everyone has an extra room they can just make their new everyday office, but you might be surprised to see all the ways people are making the most of what they have. Creating a productive and inspiring space to get work done at … [Read more...]
The Good and the Bad of Selling Your Home in the Summer
The temperature isn’t the only thing that heats up over the summer months. The residential real estate market ratchets up from late spring through late fall as well. The uptick of summer selling is no different this year. Although it might not be on the same scale as in years past, agents and buyers are still plenty busy trying to find the perfect residence for those relocating to new … [Read more...]
Moving Pool Tables, Pianos, and Aquariums
When it comes to moving your heaviest possessions like pool tables, pianos, and aquariums, there is a lot to consider so that they make the move in pristine condition. The biggest mistake most people make when relocating these items is inadequate planning beforehand. However, with a little time and attention, your largest belongings will make the move safely and continue bringing you joy in your … [Read more...]
Tips for Choosing a New Neighborhood
Finding or building your dream house may be the most exciting part of the moving process, and spending time on it may take your attention away from other aspects of a major move that are just as important. Thinking about the neighborhood where your home will be located is another important factor in ensuring your family’s long-term happiness. All Points Moving can help ease the transition of your … [Read more...]
Food to Make Moving Easier
There are so many details to think about during a move that it is easy to forget the basics. Your kitchen may still be packed up and you may not be able to find your pots and pans, but you and your family still need to eat. Take-out meals can be expensive and less nutritious than a home cooked meal. All Points Moving & Storage cannot make your meals for you (though we can pack and move all of … [Read more...]
