tips for packing and moving: Moving Check List - 10/05/11 02:26 AM
Whether you are moving across town or across the country, there are plenty of details to keep track of.  It's easy to remember to obvious ones like scheduling the movers and setting up utilities.  But what about returning library books before you go and registering to vote in your new district?  Those are the details that can stress you out! Today I found a handy Moving Check List that I just had to share.  It puts all the tasks into manageable lists by week beginning thirty days prior to moving day.  And since every move is a bit different, it even includes … (1 comments)

tips for packing and moving: So, How are You Going to Move the Pool Table? - 08/26/11 11:46 AM
Several years ago we purchased a seven foot slate pool table for our home.  When we bought it, the store had it delivered and assembled pretty much where it sits today.  Well, we recently decided that we wanted to sell it.  So I placed an ad on Craig's List.  In the ad I made mention that all buyers would be responsible for moving it (mostly because I had no idea how it would be done).  Today someone came and looked at it.  The first question he asked, "So, how do you move a pool table anyone?"  Like I said, I had no … (2 comments)

tips for packing and moving: Open First to Stay Sane - 03/30/11 05:06 AM
It's the same sequence of events in my house every morning.  Alarm, wake up teenager (first attempt), turn on TV, make the coffee, feed the dogs, turn on the computer, wake up teenager (second attempt).  I'm sure you have your own list of things you do every morning without fail.  For me, there is some comfort in the routine.  How about you?When you move into a new home, your morning routine can be thrown totally out of whack.  That just adds to the stress.  It doesn't have to be that way.  It takes just a few steps of planning before you … (3 comments)