Because of the work-from-home push of the pandemic, many folks have transitioned to working remotely, creating makeshift workplaces at home and beyond. It’s a shift that has afforded flexibility as people trade cubicles for a different view of the world. Whether your job has gone fully remote or you’re otherwise at a point in life … Read more
When moving from a spacious house to a smaller apartment, decluttering is the name of the game. Thinking of all the downsizing you’ll have to do, you might feel that old familiar stress creeping up your back. But not to worry: Just take it one emptied cupboard, drawer, or closet at a time, making sure … Read more
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more
Are you moving but would rather not drop a few thousand dollars on movers? Don’t worry — I gathered tips from a professional mover on how to properly transport bulky pieces in your home. Beyond moving a fridge and moving a bed, here’s how to get the big stuff out of your place and into … Read more
If you’ve decluttered your home but find that it’s still busting at the seams with stuff, a storage unit could offer some breathing room. Renting storage space is easy enough to come by, but with an average monthly cost ranging anywhere between $20 and $450, according to Home Advisor, it’s not the right move for … Read more
Have you ever moved with a cat? Most people find the process of moving stressful, and the same is true for cats. Whether you’re moving near or far, it’s important to prepare your cat for the move and make plans for how you will support your cat during the process. With some planning and prep, … Read more
Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more
When I moved out of my apartment in Wisconsin, it was only my second time using professional movers — and I was an awkward mess. I sat at my kitchen table while they gathered everything, drinking a cup of tea and not knowing what I could do to help. And then at my new place in … Read more
Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.
Moving can be a stressful and time-consuming endeavor. Even if you delegate the heavy lifting to professional movers, you still have the added strain of getting everything packed up and ready to go on a specific moving day — which can be difficult to plan given your schedule and the movers’ availability. Moving containers, on … Read more