How to Take the Stress Out of Moving House
Moving literally is my definition of hell on earth. I hate it with a passion and I always do it terribly. Some people that I know are superb movers and they manage to make their moves stress free and pack and unpack well, and, to be frank, I’m somewhat envious of them. Here are some […]
Self-Sustained Country Living Benefits Modern-Day Families
For a long time I had a dream of moving out to the countryside and making my own self sustained homestead. It was something I discussed with friends and contemplated, but life led me other places and I do some urban homesteading in my suburban town. But for those who are thinking about moving to […]
Getting Used To Life In Another Country
After living in one house my whole life until that point, at the age of 16 my family moved abroad. After a year there I moved back to the US, and at the age of 18 I moved back to get married. Trust me, the transition to another country was not easy- many times I […]
4 Points To Help You Decide Whether It’s Time To Relocate
I abhor moving. Absolutely detest it. If there were a list of the absolute most horrid things a person might have to do, moving is high up on that list for me. Yes, that much. I’m so happy I own my house so I don’t have to move. But sometimes moving is a necessity. Sometimes […]
The Ultimate Moving Guide
I hate moving with a passion. I’ve done it twice in my adult life (moving a whole home) and it is one of the most stressful experiences I’ve gone through. However there are a few things you can do to make it easier. This moving guide from a reader is definitely a big help with […]
What No One Tells You About Divorce
My parents are divorced. Both sets of my grandparents are divorced. I have quite a few divorced friends. And yet, as someone going through divorce (yes, still going through, this is taking a while…), I realized that until I went through this myself, I had no idea what it was like. There’s so many things […]
DIY Apartment Painting — Equipment Needed –Part 1
My dad recently moved out of his apartment and as per the standard contract locally, he needed to fully paint it before he handed over the key to the next tenants. Instead of just hiring anyone to do it, he offered me the job. Now I’ll admit, I’ve never painted an entire apartment before, and […]
What 2020 Has Taught Us About the Value of Real Estate
I recently read a bunch of things on how coronavirus changed the whole world, with a focus on economy but so much more. Here’s a post from a reader on how it has affected the real estate market. Coronavirus turned the world upside down overnight, plenty of businesses and companies are taking a big economical […]
Moving To London? Here Are Some Ways To Live Cheap In London
I loved my visit to London, it was amazing. Here’s a post from reader Tom about how to live in London on a budget, but to be honest, most of these tips also apply to those visiting. Hope you like these tips. Living in London is a dream, but it comes with a price and […]
How to Seamlessly Make the Move to Canada
As an American expat, I’ve often wondered if I wanted to stay living where I am now, or maybe move somewhere else. Friends of mine have talked about emigrating to Canada, because of how awesome it is. For those of you who are considering a move to Canada, here’s some tips from a reader on […]
