Moving Tips

You have taken the time and put in the hard work to grow a fruitful garden. While it’s risky, you can take your beautiful garden with you when it’s time to move. Moving can be hard on your plants, but you can make it easier on them and yourself by following a few helpful tips.  […]

Moving can be stressful. There’s no doubt about it. But it doesn’t have to be as bad as you think. We’ve got all the best ideas to help reduce the stress of packing and moving your home. Start Planning Before You Start Packing The number one tip for a less stressful move is to plan […]

Going green involves making environmentally responsible decisions in every area of your life. Small changes can add up to making a big impact on our planet.   If you are dedicated to this endeavor or are dipping your toes in the water with green living with your move, we are here to share information that will […]

You’d be hard-pressed to find a city more culturally diverse and affordable than Houston, Texas. The largest city in the state and the 5th largest city in the U.S., Houston, offers more than 80 neighborhoods. Also known as the Bayou City due to the waterways that trickle through downtown streets, Houston is known for its […]

Packing your kitchen can sometimes be one of the most overwhelming parts of your Houston move. With every fragile piece or small bit that we store in our kitchens, it can be time-consuming that can take up a better part of a packer’s day. One frustrating issue is that you have to use your kitchen right […]

Military moves come with their own challenges: short notice, government paperwork and sometimes a move across the country or overseas. Whether it is your first PCS or your fifteenth, a plan makes it easier on the whole family. Start With Your Transportation Office For a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), your installation’s transportation office is […]

Your phone can do a lot of the work of a move: keep your lists, sell what you are not taking, and keep track of what is in every box. Here are the kinds of apps that help most, and how to use them. Checklist and Reminder Apps The notes, reminders and calendar apps already […]

You need power and water at both homes on moving day, and your mail needs to follow you. Here is a simple plan for switching utilities and changing your address in the Houston area, with a checklist you can work through. When to Start 3 to 4 weeks before: list your current providers and find […]

If you are moving into an apartment or renting a house, you may be wondering whether you need renters insurance. Your landlord’s insurance covers the building, not your belongings. Renters insurance is what covers your things, and it is often inexpensive. Here is what it does and what to ask. What Renters Insurance Usually Covers […]

A move often means a new school, and choosing one in an unfamiliar area can feel overwhelming. Here is a simple way to research schools in the Houston area and get your kids enrolled with as little stress as possible. Start With the School District In Texas, where you live usually decides your public school. […]

Moving to the Gulf Coast? You may have heard that the gulf is known for its somewhat temperamental hurricane season. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), hurricane season starts on June 1st and ends on November 1st. Newcomers to the Gulf Coast may be tempted to “ride it out” the first time […]