Renter’s Advice and Resources

Paying for professional movers when you are on a low budget can save you a lot of money. Turning to friends is always an option but it can often come with its own cost. Plotting a specific plan to get your friends to work like the pros, without you having to order them around, will […]

It’s critical that you follow safety rules when lifting heavy furniture and appliances to avoid back and other health related injuries. Physical injuries as a result of heavy lifting can last for a lifetime. Add to that doctor bills, prescription medications and physical therapy, and life can get uncomfortable and expensive pretty quickly. Why risk […]

Kitchen appliances are fragile items to pack and move. If not done properly, they can get damaged and you’ll have to spend money to replace them. You can avoid this hassle by packing them the right way so that both your kitchen appliances and cooking utensils arrive intact at your final destination. Use these 5 tips […]

Tips for packing a flat-panel television are similar to tips for packing most electronics that are heavy and valuable. You simply can’t afford the risk of damaging your TV because the replacement monies you receive from your insurance company might be less than what it’s worth. Here are 6 tips for packing your TV for […]

Are you looking for ways to prevent furniture damage during your move? You will have to spend money up front to protect your furniture during transit, but it’s worth every penny. Here’s what you’ll need: Furniture Blankets An easy way to prevent furniture damage is to use furniture blankets. Wrap your furniture in these, and […]

When it’s time to relocate for a job or business opportunity, or when a household needs a change of scenery, they may be dealing with the process of long distance moving. This kind of event takes a lot of planning. Here are a few of the major things that families undertaking long distance moving may […]

There is a lot to think about regarding moving and storage in any kind of relocation situation. One of those issues is what to do with old furniture. In some cases, households will want to take their sofas, chairs and other furniture with them. Other times it might be best to dump the old and […]

There is no reason why you cannot do your own piano moving and avoid the cost of paying a professional. Following are some tips on moving your own piano. 1. General Considerations First, there are some general considerations on piano moving, such as whether you are moving to an apartment on the second or third floor and […]

When it comes time to move, there are moving costs that generally get overlooked. When you look back at the move, you wonder where all the extra money went. In order to avoid that, take a look at these options. 1. Security Deposit and Fees Moving from one apartment to the other often requires putting […]