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Diane's Moving Blog April 2008 Archive

By Diane Schmidt, About.com Guide to Moving since 2005

Choosing the Right Neighborhood

Tuesday April 29, 2008
Whether buying or renting, if you're like me, you're pretty choosy about the neighborhood you move into. And if you have a family, there are even more factors to consider. So ... Read More

Pack Like a Professional

Sunday April 27, 2008
When some people move, they hire professionals to do their packing for them. This is a great time-saver, however, it will add quite a bit to your moving budget. If ... Read More

Need Storage? What You Need to Know Before You Rent Space

Thursday April 24, 2008
Even if it's for a short time, before you rent extra space to store your belongings make sure you do your research. This is the one area where most ... Read More

10 Steps to Finding the Best Place to Live

Monday April 21, 2008
On this site, we've featured a lot of articles and information on finding the best place to live; I think that's probably because where I live really does affect my ... Read More

How to Move Your Boat

Friday April 18, 2008
If you have a boat, whether it has a sail or a motor, it will require special handling when preparing it for a move (hopefully, minus the sea lions as ... Read More

Moving Into Your First Home: How to Financially Prepare

Wednesday April 16, 2008
With graduation season here, I've received lots of email from grads who are striking out on their own for the first time. This is so exciting; finding your first apartment, ... Read More

Before You Move, Don't Forget to...

Monday April 14, 2008
It seems that every time we move, there's always something we leave behind or forget to do. During one move, I forgot to pick up our drycleaning and had to ... Read More

Video: How to Pack a Computer

Friday April 11, 2008
I never thought the day would come when I'd be lost without a computer...but I am, or would be if anything happened to mine. It's incredible how much we rely ... Read More

A Guide to Moving

Wednesday April 9, 2008
Even after all our moves, from city to city, across the country and internationally, I still get a little overwhelmed when I think about the next move. Sometimes, I wish ... Read More

Overseas Move or Travel - Check Your Electronics

Tuesday April 8, 2008
Before we traveled to South America, we were told by a travel agent that the voltage was the same as our home country; however, we soon discovered the voltage in ... Read More

Create a Moving Schedule

Monday April 7, 2008
Two months before the big day and you're not quite sure where to start? Take a look at our 8 week countdown to moving. With tips and tricks ... Read More

Home Inventory How To

Friday April 4, 2008
Losing stuff during a move is extremely frustrating. After all, you've paid the movers to get your things to your new home safely, and to discover a missing duvet or ... Read More

Moving Boxes: All You Need to Know

Wednesday April 2, 2008
Getting the right moving box isn't going to make or break your move, but it will help to ensure your stuff arrives at its new home all in one piece...and ... Read More

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