Archive for June, 2008


Are there any good moving lists for moving into an apartment?

shortditzypeepsruleI’m moving out of my house for the first time into an apartment…do you know of any good checklists or references to look at to ensure I don’t forget to pack something?? I’d love to have a list i could just look at so i know that i have everything i need before moving day! ... Read More


Can I deduct my moving expense from last year move?

scorpioI moved from east coast to california in 2006 but i did not move my household stuff till 2007. I moved my stuff in 2007 that was around $5000. Can I still deduct my expenses though I filed last year that i moved from east coast but did not show any moving expenses. How can i file moving deduction this year because I am filing only one state this year? ... Read More


I am considering moving from California to Minnesota-anyone done a similar move? What did it cost?

Karen JHow much does it cost for a moving van? How much do you save if you pack things and load themselves, instead of just hiring a moving company to do it all? Any help here greatly appreciated! ... Read More


How does it work moving out of an apartment complex?

Mark FI have one roommate and our lease is not officially up for another month. I will be moving out in just a few days though, while my roommate will still be here. What do I need to do to officially vacate? Just move all of my belongings out and take off? ... Read More


I am moving and I wanted to know the etiquette on getting my deposit back?

KamunyakI am planning on moving and at the house I am currently living we had paid a $400 dollar pet deposit plus the security deposit of $550. Okay there is some damage to the house but not alot at all. The house is in good condition and the only thing that really needs to be replaced is a window that cracked during the winter. So my question is how do I go about getting some of my deposit back? Do I need to wait until after I move out and they review the house? How does this work? Thanks. ... Read More


My dog gets attracted to moving vehicles and children playing. How to end this habit?

abcWhenever he sees a vehicle moving down the street, he tries to run towards it and I have to pull his leash. Whenever he sees children playing he again tries to run towards them and i struggle with leash. He reacts same way to bicyclists and joggers. He is a 2 year old red and white male husky. Any kind of fast moving object angers him. I have never been able to find the answer why. ... Read More


Chadwick now needs to push the piano up a ramp and into a moving van. Is Chadwick strong enough to push the

spin27the piano up the ramp alone or must he get help? Estimate the force needed to push the piano up the ramp. Neglect friction. Draw a free body diagram of a) piano b) Chadwick c) Ramp ... Read More


How can I keep the roaches from moving with me?

Allison BI am moving out of my current apartment because of an insane roach problem. The thing is, I don’t want them to “move” with me. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to keep them from getting into the boxes and moving with me. I plan on bombing the apartment right before the move and bombing the new apartment right after I get there. Any other suggestions? ... Read More


Hilarious moving company accident!

ME5723 Huge spool of cable crashes through windows!! ... Read More


Does it seem acceptable to move long distance for a job that pays twice as well?

Brad WJob was offered to me 1500 miles away, company is paying for relocation, just have to find a place to live. Job pays 2 times as much as I make now and cost of living is 1/2 as much. I also have some friends down there! ... Read More