Tips on Moving

Less Stuff Means Fewer Expenses Relocation comes with more than its share of expenses. The bottom line is simple: the more stuff you move, the more it’ll cost you. For long distance moves, your primary cost factors are weight and distance. For local moves, your costs are calculated by handling time and added services, like…

All the mental and financial stress associated with moving can make the process painful. Even with the worries, it’s not hard to be excited. Whether you’re getting a new job, starting married life, or retiring after years of hard work, moving opens new and intriguing doors. There are a lot of changes and adjustments to…

If you’re neck deep in your move, rely on technology to simplify your workload. Moving requires strength and stamina, but thanks to apps, you can take advantage of helpful features like moving checklists, packing planners, and even a level for hanging pictures and other wall art. Whether you need an app to keep you organized or…

As an aspiring artist or a long-time professional painter, you take great care to ensure each piece looks its best. You deliberate over tempera or oil paints. You thoughtfully choose between fan, angle, or rigger brushes. And you painstakingly select your references so each pose, angle, and shadow comes out the way you envisioned. When…

Imagine if you lived in the same house, the same neighborhood, and the same city for your entire life. How much culture would you have exposure to? Sure, you might learn new things about people all over the world thanks to your television set, but you’ll never get to taste those foods, walk up those…

Your pantry and your refrigerator: these are some of the last spots in your house that get attention before a move. After all, you have to eat between packing up your belongings and tidying up rooms. As you pack up the rest of your belongings, you begin to wonder if you should just leave some…

While childcare is convenient for moving day, hiring a babysitter is not always an option. Some parents may prefer to keep babies and toddlers close for stability during this transitional time. On moving day, you may find yourself juggling the responsibilities of parenthood with managing belongings and directing movers. Moving day doesn’t need to be…

When you work with Wheaton World Wide, your sales consultant will go over your upcoming move with you. One of the most important items is your delivery spread. The delivery spread is very important because it will give you an idea of when you should expect your household goods to arrive in your new home.…

Moving when pregnant isn’t always part of the plan. The thought of packing, traveling and walking during the moving process might seem intimidating. After all, who wants to go through the stress of a move on top of swollen ankles, back aches and physical exhaustion that can come with pregnancy?  The good news is, with…

One of the more fun parts about moving involves decorating your new home. However, the daunting task of deciding between all the designs possibilities can leave you feeling slightly overwhelmed. You will need to decide what colors you want to paint your home, where to place your old furniture, and which new decor items you…