With gas prices remaining sketchy and consistently unpredictable, many people have chosen different routes to make up for the high cost at the pump. Some have resorted to public transportation, others to bicycles, walking, fuel efficient cars, and car pooling. Others have gone the route or scooters and vespas. Perhaps you have recently made a […]
Fort Lauderdale, the “Venice of America”
There is just so much to be said for the city of Fort Lauderdale. It has the beautiful people, the amazing pristine waterways, the booming nightlife scene, and some of the best shopping in the world. These are only a few of the things that stand out about the city. Really, Fort Lauderdale is synonymous […]
Advice for Designing Your Home
It is no secret that most people want to live in a beautiful home, a home that is decorated how they want it and that has plenty of space for guests to kick back and be comfortable. Everyone wants people to enjoy being in their home and feel good about how the design is received […]
7 Things You Can Do to Limit Downtime During an Office Relocation
Relocating your office is a costly process for an organization, more due to the loss of your labor force efficiency due to the additional downtime over the actual physical cost of moving. In order to limit the cost of your employee downtime, there are several things that your organization can do: Require staff to use […]
Packing an Open First Box When Moving
When packing for a long distance or a local move, We often procrastinate the whole process, because We’re not exactly sure where to start or what We’re going to need right away. Of course, this just creates unnecessary stress, and more stress is basically the opposite of what is needed during a move. However, there […]
For Sale by Owner Tips
Selling a home without a real estate agent can be a drawn-out, time-consuming process. There are repairs to be made, buyers to be found and hurdles to jump. However, successfully navigating the real estate market on your own is not impossible. Dodging those costly commission fees just takes some research, time and ingenuity. Some tips: […]
Tipping Your Movers
The question of whether you should tip your movers comes up time and time again. However, there is not one, all-encompassing answer. If you do a quick Google search, you’re likely to find a multitude of articles, all suggesting something slightly different. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when making your […]
More Environmentally Friendly Moving and Packing Tips
As we have stated before, moving is not an eco-friendly process. Typically, moving requires boxes, packing supplies and large moving trucks. This means more items in a landfill and more pollutants emitted by gas-guzzlers. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Here are more steps you can take to ensure a green move that […]
Make a Move and Make It Eco-Friendly
American Van Lines relocation specialists know making a move can be a costly adventure, but money is not the only thing being burnt. The environment is also the victim. Moving may be inherently unfriendly to the environment given that trucking and hauling tons of your belongings around means burning dozens of gallons of harmful fuel […]
Finding an Out-of-State Apartment
When moving long distance, it’s not always feasible to visit your new city in advance to scope out potential apartments. Relocation fees can add up quickly, so purchasing an extra plane ticket and overnight hotel stays can be too much. However, not all is lost. It is possible to find a place to call home […]
