There’s a quiet moment that sneaks up on you. Nothing is wrong, exactly. But something feels… done. Your routines feel tighter than they should. Your space no longer supports who you’re becoming. That’s usually the first hint. Moving into a new community isn’t just about changing addresses. It’s about alignment. Here are five signs you’re […]
Overlooked Elements When Building a New Home
Let’s jump straight to it. Building your new home gives you so many more options than buying an existing building or renovating something that doesn’t quite meet your needs. It enables you to deliver to your family a purpose-built home that takes all of your wants and needs into consideration. However, building your home as […]
How To Keep Your Storage Unit Items Safe
Whether you are renting a storage locker (maybe to keep homeschool books or children’s clothing, collectibles or other treasures in) or if you just won an abandoned storage unit at a storage auction, you want to keep what is inside of it safe from theft and critters. Here’s how to keep your storage unit items […]
The Best Way To Pack A Storage Unit
If you know it is time to rent a storage unit, you want to be careful how to pack it so that you don’t have to rent an extra one to fit all of your stuff in. We have been married since 1996 and moved eleven times during our marriage. Our last move included moving […]
Should You Buy, Rent, or Build Your Next Home?
Deciding where to live is a really important decision. Whether you are looking to upgrade your space or you are moving out for the first time, choosing between buying, renting, and building a home can be overwhelming. There are lots of important factors to consider, each having its own advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the pros […]
What Actually Makes Tenants Stay Longer?
Getting a good tenant is amazing, sure, but getting them to stay is the real win. Yeah, sure, it’s true that moving is expensive and exhausting, so most people would much rather stick around if the place feels worth it. Image credit Yeah, that makes total sense, but rental trends or not, people leave if […]
4 Surefire Ways to Get Your Dream Home
It is an achievement to own a home. It does, after all, require a high level of time, energy, and, of course, money to get your hands on a set of keys for your very own property. For this reason, it’s not only reasonable to end up loving your home, but important that you do […]
Packing for Moving With Children Tips
I am a mom of 8 and moved nine times with children and my last move was with 7 children and I was so pregnant with the 8th that I had the baby 4 days later! Take it from my experience, you need to keep these things in mind for packing and moving with children. […]
Why Closing Day isn’t as Simple as it Looks
Needless to say, buying a home feels like one of those “you’ve made it” moments. You find the place, fall in love, and you’re daydreaming about paint colors, furniture, and maybe even a new welcome mat. It’s exciting. Well, who could blame you? But right when you think you’re basically done, that’s when the real […]
5 Ways to Spruce up Your Front Yard
Is the front yard of your home looking a little neglected? It is so easy to forget about the outdoor space at the front of your property as it is likely you do not use it in the same way as your backyard. Instead, front yards are often used only for practical purposes, so they […]
Three Simple Steps To Selling Your House
Selling your house is a big task, right? There are lots of steps that you need to take, lots of things that you need to get sorted, and to be quite honest it can be a pain in the behind. But, if you don’t let it get on top of you, then selling your home […]
Handle With Care: What to Treat as “Fragile” When Moving Long Distance
Moving long distances can be exhausting. You need to plan carefully to make sure that all of your belongings arrive intact at their final destination. Certain items, however, need extra care due to being fragile, valuable or highly sentimental in nature. Knowing which categories deserve special attention during your move and how best to protect […]
Making Your Next House Move Easier
Everyone knows that home moving is one of life’s big stressors. It’s up there with divorce, retirement, and job changes for things that can keep people up at night and cause increased stress levels. And it’s little wonder why. Packing up your entire life and relocating it somewhere new, into the unknown, isn’t for the […]
Quick House Showing Cleaning Checklist: Things To Do Before An Open House
In my many moves and showing of houses over the years, I have developed a quick house showing cleaning checklist of things to do before an open house. This checklist plans for two hours of time before the showing. If you have less time, ask family members or friends to help with some of the […]
