Moving
Between packing your things, transferring utility services, and finding moving help, there's a lot to remember when you relocate. The Web has resources to smooth the moving process, and to help you keep track of everything during this busy time.
Expand All Guide SectionsPlan a Move
There's no doubt about it: moving takes a lot of effort. The Web makes it easier with sites to help ... read more »
To Move Apartments
Moving in or out of an apartment might seem like only a scaled-down version of moving out of a house, but there are a few other particulars you should consider. The Web can help you make a successful apartment move.
Dulcinea's Insight
- You might require some of the same services to move out of an apartment as you would a house, such as moving companies and packing equipment. Review the first section of this guide, "Plan a Move" for more information.
- If you're searching for an apartment to move into, your local newspaper (or a newspaper in the area you're moving to) will likely have apartment listings in its classified section. Many newspapers make this content available online. US Newspaper List is a good place to start if you don't know the Web address for a particular paper.
Dulcinea's Picks
For preparing to move ...
Atlas
offers advice about moving from your apartment. Read suggestions for when to move, selecting your new place, the best ways to give notice, and recovering your security deposit.
Rental Decorating Digest
has advice for planning a successful move to an apartment, things to discuss with your landlord, and planning a move using the Internet. This site also has ideas for decorating an apartment. Be aware that in order to access articles and various features, you'll have to scroll past many ads, which get a bit confusing at times.
For the moving process ...
How to Clean an Apartment Before Moving Out
is a wikiHow article that lists the steps you should go through when you're cleaning out an apartment and preparing to move. The advice seems obvious, but offers a helpful review of things to take care of to avoid being charged extra money.
Oh My Apartment
is a guide for renters that's filled with essential information on moving out. In addition to the basic guide on the site that covers subjects like buying boxes, there's also a mover versus DIY debate, and tips for packing.
Unique Moving Circumstances
Sometimes individual circumstances add unique particulars to the moving process. Whether you're ... read more »
Long Distance Moving
Moving overseas is definitely more complicated than moving across the street or across state lines. ... read more »
Set Up Utility Services
When you're moving to a new place, you'll have an easier time if utilities and other services are ... read more »
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