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Discusses how to choose a neighborhood based on schools, child and elder care, crime statistics, property values, infrastructure, transportation. Also includes tips on how to find a job, preparing friends and family, the best time to move, budgeting, setting a timeline and sample checklists.

How to Hire Movers

Gives information on determining weight, moving specialty items such as pianos, art, appliances. Provides calculations on costs and profiles some large moving companies. Gives tips on interview questions, setting up appointments and discusses insurance, both company and household. It outlines contracts and what to expect on move-out day and move-in day.

Costs and Money

Moving is expensive; find out how much your move will cost and discover ways to save and make money during your move.

Move It Yourself

Provides a cost analysis on moving yourself, including tips on renting a truck or moving van, how to get free labor and calculating distances. It includes details on moving awkward and heavy items and describes how to load the truck. It also provides information on moving plants and gives suggestions on alternative ways to move your stuff.

Pack Each Room

Guides to packing and moving your household room by room.

Packing Tips and Tricks

Discusses how to organize your move, delegate tasks, and decide what to take and what to leave. Also provides information on storage, garage sales, giving to charity and getting rid of hazardous waste. Also included is a how-to on packing, packing supplies, packing breakables, electronics, how to pack for your last and first night and what you'll need on the road.

Packing Guides

Packing can be easy if you follow these quick step-by-step guides; from packing flatware and goblets to electronics and appliances.

Move Your Family

Find out how to help your family move, from breaking the news, to assisting family members to resources to assist everyone in your household.

Move With Pets

Great information on how to move pets both locally and internationally. Includes details on what you need to ensure they arrive safely and how to help them settle into their new home.

Moving In

Provides information on what to expect your first night and how to find a job in an unknown place. It gives tips on getting to know your neighborhood, helping your child adjust and tips on income tax deductions.

Move Overseas

Presents information on moving overseas;finding a job, including visas, long distance job hunting, contracts and negotiations. It also provides key considerations such as medical coverage, insurance, and international schooling. In addition, it outlines how to move your car, your finances, your household goods, and provides advice on settling into a new culture and how to stay in touch.