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 ... read more »
Unique Moving Circumstances
Sometimes individual circumstances add unique particulars to the moving process. Whether you're taking into consideration the special needs of moving a senior, preparing to move to college, or moving for military service, the Web provides information on special factors you should consider to make your move easier.
Dulcinea's Insight
- If you're moving with kids, you'll need to make special considerations when packing. Consider packing your child's favorite toy in an easily accessible box to smooth the first few hours in a new house.
- When moving a pet, make sure your pet is confined while boxes are coming in or out through open doors. When you're settled, allow your pet to go outside, but only on a leash for the first day or so.
- The reason for your move may actually yield some good Web resources. If you're moving for college, your school's Web site might offer some useful advice you should consider about moving into a dorm. For those looking to retire in a new location, a site from an organization like the American Association of Retired Persons might be helpful.
- For more tips about moving to college and adjusting to college life, see our findingDulcinea College Living Web Guide. If you are considering a move for your retirement, see our findingDulcinea Retirement Planning Web Guide for financial tips. For more resources about the military and military life, see our findingDulcinea Military Web Guide. If you are moving because of a divorce, our findingDulcinea Divorce Web Guide can help you with the legal and emotional aspects of going through a divorce.
Dulcinea's Picks
For tips about children and moving ...
KidsHealth
has a section to help teenagers cope with the stresses of moving and give younger children an idea of what to expect when they move.
TheMoveChannel.com
features a moving guide that offers advice for helping children cope with a move, addressing various issues, such as choosing a room and leaving old friends behind. The site is based in the United Kingdom, so you may come across unusual colloquialisms.
Teen Touch
has a series of articles about helping teenagers cope with a variety of situations, including moving, and issues that may present themselves after the move, such as school, dating, and stress. Scroll down for an especially interesting section on how kids of different ages handle a move.
For tips about moving the elderly ...
eHow.com
provides a quick, step-by-step process for how to cope with older parents moving in with you. Additional tips and warnings are included at the end of this brief, but effective article.
Living Transitions
focuses on senior citizens and moving tips that can make a move later in life a little easier. This site has a "salesman" tone to it, as many tips are actually in a book available for purchase. However, the articles section of the site has many useful resources for planning and preparing for a later life move.
elpaso-homes.com
discusses the factors a person must consider when trying to determine whether or not to bring an elderly parent along during a move. Although this page appears sparse, the content is well organized and insightful.
The National Association of Senior Move Managers
focuses on helping senior citizens cope with the physical and emotional aspects of moving to a new home. Check the "Find A Senior Move Manager" link to see if there is a move manager in your area that can help with a move.
For tips about moving to college ...
The Off-to-College Checklist
is a four-page checklist of items a college student might consider taking along when moving away from home. Note that this page is a PDF file.
For tips about moving in the military ...
MilitaryHOMEFRONT
teaches members of the military how to get through their first move with the military, or if they are seasoned veterans, how to get to know their new installation right away. The Moving 101 section of the site lists who to contact after you receive orders to move.
NEX Military Moving Center
is a service for members of the military and their families to use when they must move. Use of this service is free, but you must register and have your status as a member of the military verified before you can proceed. This site offers a demo to help you understand more about the NEX Military Moving Center.
For other unique moving circumstances ...
Divorce Support
has a section of "Divorce Laws" that gives explanation on a state-by-state basis, often including a section discussing division of property.
Moving: Settling into Your New Home
is part of The Humane Society of the United States Web site. This page links to a variety of information about helping your cat or dog adjust to a move, choosing a new veterinarian, and choosing a pet sitter.
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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