What are some helpful tips for moving into first apartment?

SheSaidIthink I’ll Go to BosI am moving into my first apartment by myself in a few weeks. Its a one bedroom, and the guy who rented before is leaving a lot of his things (bed, entertainment center, kitchen table, etc). What is some advice, or things I need to buy in order to have a gorgeous apartment that I will love? Thanks everyone!! The guy who had the apartment before me is a family friend– so its not like its creepy or anything. I am definitly buying a new mattress though. And ... Read More


Since moving a light in the bathroom why don\’t other lights in my house work?

RBRecently moved a light in the bathroom. Which seems to be wired up correctly. Since then, the living room light seems to have been reversed (i.e., when the switch if the “off” position, the light is on). Also kitchen light no longer works, and when bedroom light is switched on, it comes on fine, but when bedroom switch is in “off” position, it just flickers. Any advice? Do you think it’s totally to do with moving the bathroom light? ... Read More


What are the requirements for moving from the US to work/live in England?

Fecal MattersIn the near future, I may be moving from the US to England to work. I’m not sure at this point if it will be permanent or temporary. Does anyone have any advice or websites they can point me to? Also, what are requirements regarding Visas and citizenship? Could I become a British citizen if I decided to stay permanently or would I go the dual-citizenship route? ... Read More


What are the advantages of moving to new zealand?

Lyn1980Is cost of living cheaper, is it a better quality of life. Whats the weather like? We are thinking of moving for a year to see family so any advice appreciated! ... Read More


When moving in with a roomate. How to decide what is yours and what you can put in the kitchen, apt?

sillygalI’m moving in for the first time with a guy I met online, he has a room for rent that I’m renting out. I have things like a microwave my own dishes, etc etc. How does it work in a roomate situation when you are bringing all these things? I don’t want to get rid of them incase I move out again. Any advice is great. Thanks. ... Read More


What do I need to consider when moving into a furnished flat?

Ruth FWhat do I need to think about? I’m moving into a new flat soon, it’s fully furnished, shared with a few other people (same kind of thing as a student flat, in the layout etc, only it’s not students). All the stuff I’ve found about moving out for the first time seems to be for unfurnished places, so i dont need to buy furniture or anything. What do I need to think about/be prepared for? Any advice? ... Read More


What things did you need most when moving into an apartment?

AndiiI am moving into an apartment in a week, but as we all know apartments don’t have much room in them for everything. I have a lot of things, but i know they will not all fit so i am renting out a storage. I need to know if there is any advice about how to make more space, or anything i need to remember to get before i move in that would help out? What things should i make sure to keep out, and what won’t be needed until i get a house? Also, any advice on things that work really ... Read More


moving?

Sky BlueI want to move to a new town/city and renting, mostly because the jobs where Iive low paying etc. i have a place in mind but i dont know anyone who lives there. how do i go about moving without a job, I have to move by winter. How do you go about this? the place is good distance away that i cant just drive there and secure a job in one day and then hope for a apartment right away. Any advice/suggestions/experiences :-S I hate the fact that you have to get put on a waiting list... Read More


Tips on helping a 2 yr old cope with a long distance move?

Been there, done thatWe are moving in a few weeks 850 miles to another state. We cannot visit the new home to show it to her, so the moving idea is not something she can think of in tangible terms. Any advice from someone who has actually done this themselves? I know what the parents books say, was hoping someone who has gone through this can give practical advice. She just turned two and is very smart, but I am at a loss of how to explain what’s happening to her! ... Read More


How to make moving easier for my older cat?

LucyMollyI am moving to an apartment next month with my 16 year old cat. Does anyone have advice on how to make the move as stress-free as possible for her? I have only moved once with her and she was much younger then. We are moving about 30 miles away, not too far. ... Read More