Some statements are so obvious and well-known that saying them out loud can often cause people to roll their eyes or maybe even answer back in a sarcastic way. Anything from “The sun rises from the east.” through “Oceans are deep and dangerous to swim in.” to “Pianos are difficult to move to another house.” can make people look in disbelief at the person who has just uttered these enlightening words and shoot back, “No kidding!”.
How much you should tip movers is a delicate matter: on one hand, you don’t want to look cheap or unappreciative of the hard work your movers did, but then you would not want to over-tip your hired workers either because for you, just like millions of fellow countrymen who move house each year, every dollar counts.
Winter is coming soon and many people prefer to stay huddled up under the covers when it’s cold outside. This means that a move during the middle of the winter can seem like a nightmare. Luckily, moving during the winter can actually be a good thing in some ways.
Before you start to pack, make a game plan. Which of your items are fragile? What will you need to pack them? We’ve seen some folks pack themselves so, unfortunately, we know which household items are most likely to break and typically aren’t packed properly.
Congrats on your new home! Now you just have to figure out how you’re going to pack and move everything without breaking the bank, your fragile lamp, or your back. Good thing we put together this list of 40 easy moving and packing tips that will make your move dead simple.