7 Alternatives to U–Haul Cargo Trailers

Wanting options for moving your studio apartment cross-country? Or maybe just a few pieces of furniture? You might know that U-Haul offers cargo trailers to move your lesser load. But if a tow-behind trailer doesn’t quite fit your needs, you might be left scratching your head about what to do. We’ve...
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Should You Move to Live Near Your Grandchildren?

In this 2015 photo, 90 year-old Helen Ruth from Tinley Park, Illinois, visiting her great-grandchildren, Lucas and Abigail in San Antonio, Texas. Ready or not, you are a grandparent! How did this happen so quickly? Wasn’t it just yesterday your own children were hanging from monkey bars and running gleefully towards...
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Avoid These Common Moving Day Mistakes

It’s that day, the day you’ve taken weeks to prepare for- it’s moving day! Equal parts hard work and excitement, moving day means both endings and beginnings. And one thing about new beginnings is you always want to start off right. A sloppy move is like waking up on the wrong...
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How to Move House Plants Across the Country

As if house plants weren’t already a trend, millennials are taking #PlantLife to a whole new level and decorating their homes with plant babies. But what does this mean if you have to move? Moving with a lot of house plants can be tricky and may put stress on your plants,...
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How to Move Cross Country for Cheap

Moving cross country is challenging, exhilarating, and stressful, but it can also be extremely rewarding. Once you’ve decided to move, take the hassles as opportunities. You get to: Reduce clutterPrioritize important things in your lifePractice a DIY lifestyle With big moves, it’s tempting to pick up a credit card, call full-service...
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How to Move with Your Flock of Chickens

What the FLOCK?! Before we start, I want to explain that when we're using the word "flock", we are referring to backyard chickens. The tips provided are not applicable for commercial poultry, but these tips can be used when you're moving with any backyard poultry. With living in Ohio and 50%...
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Pro Tips for Moving In Winter

Moving in the winter can be tricky; it's cold so you want to just snuggle inside with your cat (wishful thinking), and the probability of inclement weather is high. But, there is a huge upside to a winter move: you are almost guaranteed to get a great deal on movers. This...
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