Your Very Last Minute Moving Checklist
It’s the day before the move. Panic has begun to set in. Are you ready? Of course not. Almost no one is ready the day before the move, but make yourself a cup of hot tea and relax for a minute while you read this last minute moving checklist. Pack as Much as You Can…
Continue ReadingHow To Label Your Boxes Like A Pro
If you’re anything like me, when you’re packing, you’re probably not thinking too far ahead. That’s a big mistake. If you take just a little extra time to properly label your boxes, you’ll save a whole lot more time unpacking, and you’ll even save time on the move. You only need a few supplies to…
Continue ReadingWhy Hosting Thanksgiving Right After A Move Isn’t Always Terrible
It’s about three weeks before Thanksgiving, and either you just moved, or you’re about to move. The problem is, it’s also your year to host Thanksgiving. Should you cancel, and hope someone else picks up your slack, or should you host it as planned? Well, there might be some advantages to doing it as planned….
Continue ReadingHow To Survive Your Next Planned (Or Unplanned) Blackout
Whether planned blackouts are the new normal in California or not, it’s probably safest to assume they are. The best thing to do is to prepare, and there are even things you can do in an unplanned blackout. Buy Solar Lights Solar lights are an energy efficient way of lighting your landscape, but during a…
Continue ReadingSeven Things You Must Have BEFORE You Move Into Your New House
Moving tends to give people tunnel vision. There are so many things that need to be done to prepare for the move, that it’s easy to forget about the other end. No worries, though. With just a bit of advanced planning, the first night in your new home will be a breeze. Here are some…
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Everyone Knows Moving Is Super Stressful, But Why?
I have moved a lot in my life, which is probably one of the reasons I... Continue ReadingThe Pros And Cons To A Smart Home
One of the easiest and most inexpensive upgrades you can add to your home is making your home smart. Automated appliances, thermostats, security, and other features can add us much as 5% to your home’s value. On a $500,000 home, that’s a whopping $25,000, just for a few small investments. As with everything, there are…
Continue Reading5 Things That People Love To Tell You After You Move To The Bay Area
If you’re a newby to the Bay Area, be prepared; it’s nothing like anywhere else you’ve lived. There are certain truisms, and almost truisms, that Bay Area veterans love to impart. Here are just a few: That Thing Mark Twain Didn’t Say One of the most quoted lines about San Francisco’s weather is “The coldest…
Continue ReadingWhat Happens If Something Breaks During The Move?
One of the easiest ways to tell if a mover is not quite legit is if they advertise themselves as perfect. Even the most organized, experienced movers are human, and sometimes there are damages. So, what happens if something is damaged? Is it possible to have that item replaced? Do Movers Offer Insurance? Many, if…
Continue ReadingHow To Evict A Bad Tenant
If you are a landlord in California, you might sometimes feel trapped by a bad tenant. Perhaps they pay rent late, if at all. Perhaps they are slobs, or are inconsiderate to other tenants. While it is difficult to evict a tenant in California, it can be done, and we can even help a little….
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