Topic: Household Moves

Our highest priority at Wheaton is the health and safety of our customers and our employees, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our agents across the country are following CDC guidelines by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), washing their hands frequently, and staying home if they’re experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. There are also things you can do…

If you love wine, you already know how sensitive it can be. A three-dollar bottle of mixed red isn’t going to be damaged by transport, sure. The same isn’t true for your beloved Chateau Margaux 1787 or your 1949 Cheval-Blanc. Wine needs care. This applies when you store it, when it’s open, and especially when…

Flooring is expensive to replace or repair. If you live in a rental, scratching, chipping or denting your floor could cost you your security deposit. If you own your home, flooring damage could make it harder for you to sell your home… or even force you to sell it for less. Whether you’re moving into…

Moving at Halloween can be a drag. While other households are getting out decorations for the season, you and your household will have to pack. Having fun on Halloween while relocating is an effective way to relieve stress and give you and your family a break from the hard work of moving. Learn what you…

Most people don’t take very good care of themselves while they’re moving. There’s so much going on that it’s easy to let proper nutrition and hydration fall by the wayside. Resist the urge to use a drive-through for every meal or to skip mealtimes altogether! If you eat right during your move, you’ll feel better…

Downsizing is about getting rid of the things you don’t need without losing sight of which possessions bring you joy. It’s a good solution for people moving from a larger home to a smaller one or for those moving cross-country. Actually, downsizing is a good thing for just about everyone to do at least once…

It’s not often that “moving” and “fun” are in the same sentence. Making a move fun simply isn’t really a priority for most people. And why would it be? You have about ten million other things to worry about. Moving with kids is a different story, however. If your kids aren’t having fun during a…

Kids are resilient, but research has shown that frequent moves can be stressful for shy children. Kids with extreme shyness may suffer acute sadness when they leave valuable friendships and familiar living quarters behind. You can use several methods to help your shy kids while relocating. The following strategies can ease your child’s transition from…

Moving without kids is tough enough, but moving with children is even harder. Leaving behind friends and a beloved home can cause children to become anxious, hyperactive, or even a little bit hostile. In addition, many kids can start to feel neglected when their parents become busy with moving activities. Knowing how to make the…

Renovating can allow you to return an older home to its former glory or personalize a plain home to suit your individual tastes. Many advocates of major renovations, such as home improvement shows, present remodeling as a process you can complete after you purchase a home but before you need to live there. However, for…