Ron Merrill

Moving Plants – Leave Them Behind or Take Them With?

Some things are cut and dry when it comes to moving. Your children and your pets may be stressful and hard to handle during a move, but they obviously come with you. You need your car and clothing. You would never leave behind expensive appliances. But, s... Read >

Preparing Major Appliances for the Big Move

If you're preparing to move soon, you may be stuck in the position of needing to find out what to do with your major appliances. Most moving companies will not disconnect or prepare these appliances. It is also not recommended that you attempt to handle t... Read >

Moving Antiques 101

If you collect and own a lot of antiques, you had better develop and set a good plan into motion for your next move. There are a number of details you need to see through, including the following three: Getting an Appraisal If you own antiques and f... Read >

Making Moving Simple

Moving on your own is not as simple process, and if it's not well planned, the extra stress and cost can outweigh the money you save in bypassing a moving company. However, if plan properly, pack early and are ready for the drive, moving on your own doesn... Read >

Keeping Your Fine Clothes Nice and Safe

One of the hardest parts about moving is keeping all of your finer, more fragile possessions safe. Something few of us think about though is our fine clothing. You can end up having a number of issues if you're not careful, taking the right precautions to... Read >

Issues Every Art Collector Faces when Moving

When moving an art collection, there are a number of issues you may run into. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do to make the process both simpler and less stressful, if you just plan properly before the move. Questions to Ask To start... Read >

How to Take Your Car with When Moving

When moving between an old and new city, one of the things few people consider is their car. They plan the transport of their goods, plan their flight to the new house and have everything in place, but then the car is still left at the old home without a ... Read >

How to Get Rid of that Old Stuff

When it comes time to move, there are going to be a lot of tasks that need to be completed. From moving your old possessions into place, to packing, to preparing the moving company, every task is vital. That's why so many people neglect to sort through th... Read >

How to Determine and Choose the Right Valuation for Your Move

Valuation is the coverage offered by your moving company or van line for in-state moves. This coverage is designed to be a tariff level carrier liability plan that is based on the weight of your possessions. There are two different ways to buy valuation f... Read >

How Carefully Do You Pack?

Packing is the ultimate trial when it comes to moving. Many people simply write it off as a necessary expense, but others know that they can do it themselves and are keen to save the money they know is there to save. Whatever you decide to do, keep in min... Read >

Having a Garage Sale to Reduce Possessions Before Moving Day

There are a lot of reasons to have a garage sale. Some people choose to use the opportunity to get rid of old junk from their attic or basement. Others decide they need the extra money that a good garage sale can bring in. However, if you're moving so... Read >

Four Effective Ways to Save Money on Your Move

There are a lot of things that are going to cost you money when you move, no matter how you look at the process. However, there are also a number of things you can do that will help immensely in getting you to where you can save money on your move. These ... Read >

Determining the Hidden Cost of Moving

Moving is not an inexpensive endeavor. Whatever your goals are - however far you are going - there are going to be a variety of different expenses that you may not even consider before you start planning your move. For that reason, it's a good idea to tak... Read >

Cutting Stress for Your Move with Proper Organization

Organization gets everything done. Whether you're a newspaper writer or a garbage man, having the right order to your schedule makes everything easier. The same is very much true for moving, when you'll be going through just about every possession you own... Read >

Budgeting a Move Effectively

There are a number of ways to budget a move effectively. You can spend a great deal of time preparing for your move, but if you don't budget what is going to cost beforehand, things can get out of control rather quickly, making it much harder than necessa... Read >