Moving

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If you’re planning to move, it likely feels like your to-do list is a mile long. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of expert advice to ease your moving stress, with articles on how to pack like a pro, hire the best moving team, and settle into your new home.

Preparing to Move

7 Helpful Tips to Help You Prepare for Moving Day
Pack away your moving day stress with these ideas
How to Prepare for Movers, From DIY Packing to Full-Service
Make Your Move Easier With These 8 Organization Tips
8 Hidden Moving Costs and How to Handle Them

Hiring a Moving Company

How Much Does It Cost to Hire Movers?
Hiring movers can cost anywhere between $240 and $10,000 or more. The national average is $1,400 for short-distance moves.
How to Hire the Best Moving Company to Make Your Move a Breeze
7 Reasons to Hire Professional Movers
Should You Move by Yourself or Hire Professional Movers? Decide the Best Way to Move

How to Repair a Chipped Bathtub in 5 Steps
With a simple repair kit and a little patience, you can tackle this DIY project with ease
5 Useful Tips for Moving Your Appliances Safely
Don’t say goodbye to your beloved pro-style range stove; you can move it with you
6 Handy Tips for How to Move Gym Equipment
Moving your gym equipment doesn’t need to be a workout in itself
7 Tips for Selling Your Home in Winter
While spring may be home-buying season, sellers listing a property for sale in winter may be at an advantage.
Heavy Items That Are Impossible to Move Without Movers
Sit this one out, Beethoven, and leave the baby grand to the professionals
How to Pack Books for Moving: The Best Way to Pack Your Books
Calling all bibliophiles: Here's your guide for easy relocation
Packing for Long Term Storage: 13 Tips to Avoid Damage
Don’t pack your belongings away for the long haul without reading this guide first
How to Ship Furniture: 7 Steps to a Safe Arrival at Your New Home
Ship your furniture without all the stress
What Is a Seller’s Disclosure? A Complete Guide
Transparency about selling your home never looked so good
How to Use a Ratchet Strap to Clamp Your Cargo
Pinning down your payload is a piece of cake using this kit
How to Pack For a Move: The Best Ways to Tackle Packing While Moving
Let’s get down to the business of packing
What To Check When Buying a House: 14 Things to Consider
Put on your detective hat and search for sneaky problems when touring a home
9 Easy Ways to Make a New House Feel Like Home
Soon you’ll be saying there’s no place like my new home
How Much Does It Cost to Move a Piano on Average?
The average cost to move a piano is $400 but ranges between $260 and $580, depending on the style of the piano and the move distance
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Moving Container?
The average cost to ship a moving container domestically and internationally is between $3,000 and nearly $7,000
Are You Supposed to Help Movers? 12 Things To Do While Movers Work
Keep yourself busy (and out of the way) when movers are working
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car?
The typical cost to ship a car within the continental U.S. is $700 to $1,200, with the average price being $950
How to Pack a Moving Truck Like a Pro
If you can play Tetris, you can pack your moving truck
What Are Corporate Relocation Services? Here’s What You Need to Know
Take advantage of the perks of corporate relocation
How to Pack Your Bathroom for Moving in 6 Simple Steps
Learn what to keep with you, what to stow away, and what to toss