The 9 Emotional Stages of Moving

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Because moving is such a momentous part of life, there are a wide variety of emotions that come along with it. Let’s be honest, most of the time moving gets a bad rap.

Many people just lump moving into the “sucks” category… but we’re here to dispel that theory. Sure, moving can be overwhelming and scary at times, but there are also a heck of a lot of good things that come along with moving. Lots of wonderful, HAPPY emotions.

So let’s take a look at the 9 emotional stages (both the good & the bad) of moving… (more…)

Cardboard Art Projects: 9 Creative Uses for Moving Boxes

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Don’t throw away those moving boxes just yet! We have some creative and genius ways to reuse, recycle and have some serious fun with that extra cardboard. Here are 9 DIY cardboard art projects to save you some money on those new-homeowner projects that we’ve all faced as we settled into our new homes.

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Neighbor Etiquette: How to Be a Good Neighbor

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You just moved into your new home – the moving truck is gone, your boxes are unpacked, and you’re starting to feel settled in your new home! But there is still one more thing you need to complete on your moving checklist. It’s time to meet your neighbors!

Not many people enjoy making small talk with strangers, but that awkward conversation is an essential part of the moving process. If you introduce yourself within the first couple weeks of moving in, then you’re setting the tone for your relationship and reputation among the neighborhood. Being friendly from the start, can prevent hostility and bad-feelings down the road.

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DIY Corner: Organized Unpacking – How Do I Remember What Goes Where?

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Welcome back to the DIY Corner. Today, Casey & Bridget wrote up an easy answer to, “How Do I Remember What Goes Where?” 

Have you ever taken things off a shelf to dust and then totally forgotten how to rearrange the pieces to make it look just how you liked it before? Annoying right? Well, moving is that feeling but 500x worse.

As you unpack that box of your favorite living room photo montage, you may think to yourself,

“Wait, I know these picture frames looked cute together at our old place, but I don’t remember how they were arranged.”

Sound familiar? Well, ladies and gentlemen, worry no more!

Simple solution: Take pictures of everything (and we mean everything) in your house before you start packing. Accessories on the shelves, gallery walls of pictures, pillow arrangements, cabinet organization – everything!

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Real People: PODS vs. U-Pack ReloCubes (ABF)

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This post is part of our “Real People” series. Each post is written by a real person, not employed at HireAHelper, that actually used the service listed. These posts offer the inside scoop on the pros and cons of using moving equipment and services from moving container companies like PODS, U-Pack ReloCubes and 1-800-Pack-Rat, or rental truck companies like Penske Truck Rental, Budget Moving Trucks, and U-Haul. Today’s post is from Shiromi A. of Seattle, WA as she documents her research and decision making process when comparing U-Pack vs. PODS


UPDATE: We’ve gone back and updated this post with fresh numbers for 2019.

My husband is a retired military member, so our lives involved moving seven times in four years. Let me tell you, it never gets easier. You’d think we would have the moving thing down by now, but I find each move has its own set of unique challenges to overcome.

When we decided to move from Portland, Oregon up to Seattle, Washington so we could finally live near the water, we knew it would take some planning. We called around a few interstate moving companies, but the quotes were super pricey. We didn’t want to rent a truck because you pay by the day and that time crunch can be stressful.

That’s when my husband and I quickly came to the conclusion that based on our location, either PODS or U-Pack ReloCubes would be our best bet.

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4 Pro Tips for Unpacking After Your Move

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You made it. Everything was packed, loaded, unloaded, and the movers sent on their way. The hard part is over. Or is it? You’re in your new space, surrounded by boxes, and the sight can be overwhelming. Below are a few tips to make this next step in the moving process go smoother.

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