Archive for April, 2008


How should I prepare for moving to New York City next year?

Wendy OI am planning on moving to New York City at the end of next year which by then I will have my bachelors degree of Fashion Design. I have visited NYC for couple of times and loved it. I know the cost of living is very high there. How can I calculate the cost of living in NYC so I can prepare myself before I make the move. Thank you for you advice! ... Read More


What are the firsts steps to moving to London from the US?

Amanda RI am planning on moving to London sometime after the new year. I want to go alone and get a feel for what Europe is like. Im only planning on going for a year or so. But I don’t know what the steps would be in trying to move out of the US. Or if it would be hard to get back into the US. Can anyone help with this? ... Read More


Laminate flooring - install without moving furniture out of the room?

DovetonsilsWant to change carpet to laminate in a large upstairs room. Moving the furniture completely out would involve taking each large piece immediately down a flight of stairs. Can you move the furniture to one side, remove carpeting and install laminate, and then move the furniture to the laminate side? Does the snap in place laminate rely on having everything installed and tight before it can take the weight of furniture without coming apart? ... Read More


Which moving companies offers good service and low prices for moving from Maryland to Puerto Rico?

IsadoraHi, I’m planning to move to Puerto Rico in around one month. Any info about the moving process and rates would be helpful. I also have a ‘06 car, should I sell it or take it with me? Thanks. ... Read More


My employer will cover my moving expenses with receipts. How to ask for reimbursement?

NancyHello. My employeer (college) will reimburse my moving expenses up to 2,500. I would like to save money, so instead of hiring a company to pack and to load my things, I can do it myself. Will I be able to claim the money if I will not hire a company, but will move out myself? I can provide them with estimates from other moving companies. I do not want to look cheap, but earning 2,500 would be fantastic. Thank you for your replies. ... Read More


How to find someone who is driving a moving rental truck cross country and has space for extra furniture?

loloNeed room in moving van from new england to central california for a few boxes and a few pieces of furniture. Will share in costs of rental. Need quotes or ideas for websites to find this. ... Read More


What are the guidelines for deducting moving expenses when you move out of state to take a new job?

DoodieI want to know if I can deduct fuel expenses, lodging for 2 nights, Budget moving van cost, temporary lodging expenses, etc….. since I moved to Louisiana from California to take a new job. We have since purchased a home here and plan to stay in Louisiana. ... Read More


What would be better for moving Shoulder straps or forearm straps?

rgangel27We have a big projection tv and some big sofas. Its going to be me and my dad, who is not exactly young any more, who will be doing the majority of the moving. They have some shoulder straps and forearm straps for sale at Amazon but dont know which is better. The shoulder one is $30 while the forearm with pads are only $15. Need advice. ... Read More


What is the cheapest way to move long distance?

Nathan WI’m moveing from Portland OR, to Los Angeles, CA. Of course I’m on a tight budget. I want advise to from other people as to methods they used, and how much it cost. ... Read More


How much money should I save before moving to a different state?

grlnxtdoorI am 18 years old and currently living in Indiana with my mom and her boyfriend. My boyfriend lived in Wisconsin and so I was planning on moving to Milwaukee with him and eventually going to school there. We’ll both be moving into the city without jobs right away but should have one within a month. I currently have bills that total to about 400 dollars a month. As far as moving expenses, there will be none other than gas as I will be having family help me move everything. What d... Read More