Phinnie Zahareas is a writer and editor living in New Orleans. She holds an MFA from the University of New Orleans and works as a project manager for a professional moving company.
Whether you’re planning a local move or embarking on a cross-country relocation, one thing’s certain: You’ll need to get moving boxes. Depending on the size of your home and the volume of your belongings, you may need more boxes than you expect, and the costs of moving supplies can add up quickly. Some of the…
Moving services and do-it-yourself (DIY) rental rates fluctuate throughout the year based on demand, which homeowners and renters can use to their advantage to plan more affordable moves. However, depending on where you live, the most affordable times of year may not coincide with the safest or most convenient time for you and your family.…
Effective packing is key to a successful move, and you can achieve this through proper planning and organization. Some of the best packing tips for moving include getting started early, using your items as packing materials and keeping itemized lists of your boxes to track what you packed and where it goes. This guide explores…
Whether planning a local move across town or embarking on a long-distance journey, we recommend tipping your professional movers for their hard work. While it’s customary to tip for most services in the United States, tipping etiquette across industries isn’t consistent. Technically, tipping isn’t required, and how much to tip your movers is at your…