Moving Tips and Hacks

Your mattress — and your sleep — deserve TLC when you're moving. Learn how to protect your mattress with this step-by-step guide to moving and storing a mattress.

Moving to a new home is exciting — but when your move lands between June and August, you're also signing up for peak moving season. Between soaring temperatures, packed schedules, and increased demand for moving services, a summer move can feel like a lot to juggle. It’s also the best season to move for a lot of people, though. No school, clearer roads, and nicer weather mean less to worry about. But can the good outweigh the bad? With the right tips for moving in the summer, you can bet on it.

Moving may not be rocket science, but it can seem pretty complicated sometimes. So, we decided to put together a list of answers to the most common moving questions people ask. Bonus: You’ll find all kinds of helpful moving tips and nuggets of advice within.

Moving with kids takes more than packing boxes — it means preparing your children emotionally, keeping routines steady, and helping them feel at home faster. Learn how to talk to kids about moving, make the process easier by age, and help toddlers, teens, and the whole family adjust after the move.

Moving to a new home is exciting — but let’s be honest, it can also be expensive. Between renting a truck, buying moving supplies, and hiring professional movers, costs can add up fast. So it’s no surprise that one of the most common questions people ask is: Are moving expenses tax-deductible? In this guide, we’ll explain the reality of tax deductions for moving and where you might still be able to save money.