Small Apartment Move Guide: Studios and One-Bedrooms
A studio or one-bedroom has less to move, but stairs, elevators, and parking decide how the day goes. Here is how to plan, pack, and price a small apartment move.
September 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Moving Alone: How to Move by Yourself Without Help
Moving alone is doable if you plan around one set of hands. Here is what one person can handle, the equipment that makes it safer, and when an hour or two of hired labor is the smarter call.
April 17, 2026 · 6 min read
Merging Two Households: How to Combine Two Homes Into One
Two homes, one address, and twice the stuff. Here is how to decide what stays, what to do with the duplicates, and how to schedule the move so both households land on the same day.
March 24, 2025 · 6 min read
Moving While Pregnant or With a Newborn: A Practical Plan
You can run a move without carrying it. Here is how to time it, what to hand off, and how to make sure the baby's room and your essentials are ready the first night.
November 27, 2024 · 6 min read
Moving to College and Into Your First Apartment: What to Bring and How to Move It
A dorm room and a first apartment are very different moves. Here is what to bring to each, how to handle move-in day and the lease, and when a rental truck or a moving crew makes sense.
December 28, 2022 · 6 min read
Helping a Parent Downsize: A Practical, Respectful Plan
Downsizing a home full of memories is slow, personal work. Here is how to help a parent through it with a floor plan, a steady pace, and the decisions left in their hands.
December 15, 2020 · 6 min read
Moving With Pets: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Calm and Safe
Dogs and cats do not know why the boxes are out. Here is how to prepare them, keep them safe while the truck is loaded, travel with them, and settle them into the new place.
May 8, 2020 · 6 min read
Moving During a Divorce: A Practical Guide to the Logistics
The practical side of a hard move: the inventory, the labels, the timing, and who should be there on moving day. For legal questions, follow any court orders and ask your attorney.
July 13, 2016 · 6 min read
Military PCS Move: How to Get Ready When Orders Arrive
Orders in hand and a household to move. Here is where to start, how the two types of military moves differ, what the weight allowance means for you, and how to get the house ready.
June 26, 2012 · 6 min read
Clearing Out a Loved One's Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
A gentle, practical plan for clearing out a loved one's home: what to secure and find first, the order to work in, how to divide keepsakes, and what to sell, donate, move, or store.
June 1, 2012 · 7 min read
Moving a Parent Into Assisted Living: A Step-by-Step Plan
A practical, respectful plan for one of the hardest family moves: the questions to ask first, the floor plan, what fits, the keepsakes that make a room feel like home, and the day itself.
April 10, 2012 · 6 min read
Moving With Kids: A Plan for Every Age, From Toddlers to Teens
A move asks a lot of children. Here is how to tell them, what helps at each age, how to handle the school change, and how to make moving day and the first weeks easier.
November 11, 2009 · 7 min read
Moving Out of a High-Rise: Elevators, Loading Docks, and Building Rules
In a high-rise, the building runs the schedule. Here is how to line up the elevator, the loading dock, the insurance paperwork, and the floor protection before the truck arrives.
November 5, 2009 · 7 min readReady to plan your move?
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Request a QuoteQuick answers about moving through life changes
Do movers move pets?
No. Moving companies do not transport pets, and an animal should never ride in a moving truck. Plan for your dog or cat to travel with you by car or by air. Read the full guide.
How far in advance should I tell my kids we are moving?
Tell teens and school-age kids as soon as the decision is firm so they have time to adjust and say goodbye. Toddlers and preschoolers do better with a few weeks of notice and simple, repeated explanations. Read the full guide.
What does PCS stand for in the military?
PCS stands for permanent change of station. It is a longer-term reassignment to a new duty station, as opposed to a temporary duty assignment. Read the full guide.
How much does it cost to move a one-bedroom apartment?
It depends on the distance, the access, and how much you have. Local moves are typically billed hourly based on crew size and truck needs, and long-distance moves are quoted as a flat rate based on distance, inventory, and added services. A free quote will give you a number for your apartment. Read the full guide.