Entries by Kaitlin Madden

Top Home Stagers in New York City

Staging your home can be an investment that pays off handsomely. Whether you’ve lived in your space for a while and you’ve accumulated your fair share of junk, your home looks dated, or you simply never got around to decorating the way you’d like, home stagers can truly transform your space for a sale. If […]

Holiday Gift Ideas for New Homeowners

If you know someone who recently moved into (or is in the process of moving into) a new home, then you can instantly narrow down your holiday gift-giving ideas. Chances are, there will be a ton of things the family will need in their new space, and a thoughtful, helpful gift they can use in […]

Is Now the Best Time to Move in New York City?

Though packing up and moving in December (right in the middle of the holiday season) or January (right in the middle of the coldest time of the year) might not seem like the most appealing thing to put on your to-do list right now, it can actually save you both time and money if you’re […]

How Much Does it Cost to Hire Movers?

Hiring movers can be one of the larger costs associated with your move, so it pays to do some research in advance to ensure you get the best deal, as well as the right level of service for your move. If you’re only moving a studio apartment, for example, you don’t necessarily need to spring […]

How to Make a New House Feel Like Home For the Holidays

Moving during the holiday season can be especially rough. Not only are the holidays among the busiest time of year for most people, but it’s also the season we most associate with family and home. It can be tough to spend the season in a new place, especially if you’ve got years of fond memories […]

How to Plan a Move

Whether you live in a one-bedroom apartment or a 3,500 square-foot home, moving is a huge undertaking. There’s packing to be done, possible home repairs to be made and movers to hire, and that’s before the actual “move” itself takes place. To help you plan a move and ensure it goes as smoothly as possible, […]

Tips for Decorating Your New Home After a Move

One of the most exciting parts about a move is the chance to start fresh in a new space: get rid of the clutter from your old home, ditch things you didn’t truly love, and create a space that speaks to your style and personality. But, oftentimes, decorating a home is much easier said than […]

5 Moving Apps That Will Make Your Life Easier

Moving is a long process. It starts with looking for a new place and perhaps selling your old one, and there’s the organizing, the packing, the actual move, and the unpacking. Managing a move could probably be a full-time job for one person. Unfortunately, most of us have to manage a move on top of […]

How to Plan a Corporate Move

Moving from one home to another is considered to be among life’s top five biggest stressors. And, while moving office buildings doesn’t involve things like switching your children’s schools or dealing with the changes in your daily routine while all your clothes and kitchen supplies are packed away, a corporate move can also be incredibly […]

5 Tips for Decluttering Your Home Before a Move

If you’re planning a move anytime in the near future, one of the most beneficial things you can do before the big move is to take the time to declutter your space. Moving gives you the opportunity to start fresh, so why not start by getting rid of unwanted things first? Besides giving you less […]

How to Move Fine Art

When you’re preparing your home for a move, it’s often easy to get wrapped up in packing the big items and in turn overlooking what’s hanging right on the walls. While it may be tempting to leave packing your fine art pieces until the last minute, save yourself the headache and come up with a […]