If you have never lived in a truly cold climate, moving to one as an adult might seem like the equivalent of moving to a new country and culture. There are so many things you just don’t have to consider when living in a more...
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House Hunting Made Easy – Avoid Mistakes
In your hunt for just the right house, it’s a little too easy to get spun up in your head: am I being too picky? Am I not being picky enough? Let’s not rush… but this is taking too long! House hunting doesn’t have to be an...
10 Important Home Improvements To Make Before Moving
When you have a mountain of pre-move tasks to do, including packing, downsizing, and hiring movers, renovating your new place is likely the last thing on your mind. However, it’s actually best to tackle home upgrades before...
Tips for Helping Your Pets Adjust to a New Home
Moving to a new home induces some anxiety in most people. However, for pets who aren’t able to mentally prepare for such a big shift, the anxiety can be overwhelming (and moving with your pet or flying with them may have already...
Important Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying Or Selling
You’re dressed up in your best “I’m responsible and ready to buy a house” attire. You’ve crunched the numbers to have a pretty good sense of what you can afford. You’ve scoped out the neighborhoods you like. And when you sit down...
Effect of Salt Water On Houses and Vehicles
The sound of crashing waves, the pungent smell of seaweed and sand, those early morning walks when nobody else is around… beach life sure is alluring, and we’d all be lying if we said we hadn’t dreamt about a home on the coast...
How to Safely Move Pinball & Arcade Machines
When your super cool Uncle Bobby gifted you that retro arcade machine, you proudly displayed it in your living room and played it with all of your friends. You have visions of doing the same in your new home, but… how on earth...
How To Have a Successful Garage Sale
Whether you’re spring cleaning or downsizing your home for a move, a garage sale is an excellent way to deal with clutter while simultaneously making a quick buck. In fact, it’s common for families to make a few thousand dollars...
The Cost of Living in Cleveland, OH
On the edge of Lake Erie sits a city where residents can enjoy small-town friendliness with all the benefits of metropolitan life — at a significantly lower price tag. Forbes Magazine rated Cleveland, OH, among the nation’s...
The Quick Guide To Moving a Gun Safe
Chances are that when you began taking stock of your belongings in preparation for your move, your eyes probably settled on one item with a groan: The gun safe. Big, heavy, awkward, and leaving you with questions about how...