Topic: Long Distance Moves

Whether you’re relocating for a job or a fresh start, there will be exciting and nerve-wracking moments with your move. Sure, you get to experience a new place, meet new people, hike new trails, go to new restaurants. But you also have to deal with moving away from family, which can be especially tough if…

Planning a move is a complicated process. With so many plans to set, calls to make and things to organize, it can get overwhelming fast. The stress of moving worsens considerably if you’re moving long distance. Suddenly you have to do everything from hundreds or thousands of miles away from where you’re going. Pulling off…

During a cross-country move, unprotected and unsecured bicycles in the moving van can easily sustain damage. Keep your family’s bikes in top shape by packing them for your long distance move. Here’s how to prepare your bikes for a safe delivery to your new home. Gather Your Supplies The safest way to ship your bike…

Coastal areas offer homeowners some of the most desirable weather conditions, activities, and dining or shopping opportunities anywhere. Whether you’re planning your coastal move to a quiet beach town nestled away in a scenic cove or to the bustling shores of an iconic boardwalk beach, this transition can pose some unique challenges. In addition to…

If you’ve been living and loving the rural lifestyle in small-town America, moving to an urban area can seem daunting. You might not know where to start. Not only do you need to find a place to rent or buy in a good area, but you also need to adapt to higher living costs and…

When you move to a coastal state, you get access to a variety of exciting activities that you can’t enjoy anywhere else. It gets even better: you receive some surprising health benefits when you live permanently near the waterside. Living by the ocean can improve oxygen absorption, skin and muscle health, reduce stress, enhance sleep…

Most people who are preparing to move investigate their future neighborhood or home and verify details long in advance. But what happens if you’re in a situation where you can’t plan for your future home months before you move? Those applying for jobs out of state or to distant graduate programs know the added stress…

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…

When you finally get into the car to start the drive to your new home, you may think you’re done with the hard part. You packed up every inch of your home, labeled boxes, and lifted everything into an enormous truck. You’re all ready for your new home—you just have to get there. But did…

Have you ever been driving around one of the mainland states and seen a car with license plates from Hawaii? You may have wondered “How did that car get here?” or “How much does it cost to ship your car from Hawaii?” For people moving to or from Hawaii, moving their vehicles when they relocate…