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TIPS FOR MOVING TO A HOUSE OR APARTMENT IN THE RAIN

Oct 11, 2018
Our number one tip for moving during a rainstorm is NOT TO DO IT! But all kidding aside, often you have a small window of time to do your house move and rain can really put a damper on things. Here are some tips to survive the gloomy day:

  1. Tape down tarps or mats to cut down on trekking mud and water through your new place. Take the time to do this upfront will save a lot of clean up later.
  2. Take care with cardboard boxes. Leave these until rain subsides, or find a staging area (tarp inside apartment or garage works well) to stack all these boxes so you don’t have damp cardboard in your living spaces.
  3. Wrap furniture in plastic. Often, bulky couches and mattresses take time to maneuver into your new home. By wrapping these upholstered items in plastic or covers, you ensure a dry place to rest after moving!
  4. Invest in Trash bags. Buy a box or two of plastic garbage bags—these can be thrown over boxes, placed down to keep muddy feet at bay, and wrapped around clothes on hangers. These can be a lifesaver in a downpour.
  5. Organize wisely. Prioritize your move. During the biggest downpour, carry plastic tubs and things that won’t mold or be damaged. Time may help the moving situation so that cardboard boxes and furniture can be moved during lessened rain.
  6. Ask for more help. Put out a call to get more volunteers. This way you can set up an assembly line to move more quickly and efficiently. Many people who had plans might be rained out and for the price of free lunch could help you get your move done!

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What to do Before Your Moving Day

By Wendy Myers • 04 Feb, 2020
Now that you've signed your lease, it's time to go through a moving checklist: 1. Contact your current landlord to set up a move out time. You might need to schedule a walk through or exit appointment. 2. Contact your new landlord to set up a time to receive keys, establish procedure to pay your rent and deposit, and find out moving procedures. 3. Set up your utilities, including electric, gas, trash, water and telephone/cable/internet. 4. Change your address. You can do this easily at usps.com/move 5. Collect boxes and start packing! Enlist help from friends and family for your moving day or call a moving company. 6. Clean your current house or apartment thoroughly for the next person. 7. Relax! You have it all under control. Now it's time to move furniture and decorate your new place!

National Soup Month

20 Jan, 2020
January 20: National Soup Month It makes sense that January is national soup month. After all, what better way to stay cozy than to wrap up in a blanket and eat hot soup and crusty bread for dinner? And if you have a cold, then chicken noodle soup or broth is the best way to get nutrients and warm your insides. My kids love it when I make pizza soup in the crockpot or take the time to make Italian wedding soup with mini meatballs. I’m always looking for new soup recipes, what is your favorite soup?!

Happy Rubber Ducky Day!

By Wendy Myers • 13 Jan, 2020
January 13: Rubber Duckie Day Everyone loves the rubber duckie—the iconic yellow rubber toy is a favorite with children and adults. Even Queen Elizabeth II is rumored to have a rubber duckie sporting a crown in her bathroom, sparking a national obsession with rubber duckies a few years back in Great Britain. January 13 is Rubber Duckie Day because a 1973 Sesame Street episode showed a calendar with Rubber Duckie’s birthday reported as January 13th. So today, enjoy a nice bubble bath with a rubber duckie or purchase one for a special person in your life!
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