Monthly Archives: February 2013

How to Make Moving Fun

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Devie Lin

Wondering how to make your upcoming move… less bad? Believe it or not, there are many ways to make moving fun. That’s right, fun, like I’m actually have a good time fun. The best way to make moving fun is to move on … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Providence, RI

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Devie Lin

Every American city, including Providence, is good enough to live in.  Even the cities with the worst reputations in the nation, like Detroit and Oakland, are great when compared to many other cities around the world.  And even those other cities … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Los Angeles

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Devie Lin

LALALand is teeming, absolutely teeming, with both the good and the bad. It has a stellar array of restaurants and nightlife, you just half to drive a hour in traffic to reach them. It has pristine beaches, but the sky is like … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Internet After Moving Is the Worst

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Devie Lin

Avoid it by scheduling with an Internet provider before you move.  Learn how to set up utilities quickly and easily.

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How the Internet Can Help You Settle into Your New Home

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Devie Lin

If you’re moving to an unfamiliar place, meet your new best friend: the Internet! Okay, maybe it already was your best friend, but now it’s going to take on a new role. Here are three major ways the Internet can help you settle … Continue reading →

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Tips for Moving from a Small Town to a Big City

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Devie Lin

The big cities beckon even the small town souls. Farmboys end up wearing suits on the subway. Girls who grew up in cozy cabins end up living in big city lofts. It happens. What if it happens to you? Here are … Continue reading →

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Tips for Renting a Home

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Devie Lin

If you’re looking to rent a home, make sure to do these three things: Check ownership – Go to your county recorder’s office or assessor’s office to understand who owns the home. Search the address – See if it was involved in any … Continue reading →

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What's It Like Moving from Big City to Small Town?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Devie Lin

If you’re moving from a big city to a small town, there are a number of things you can do to make the transition a bit easier. Small towns and big cities are vastly different. San Francisco has more in common with … Continue reading →

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Is It Customary to Tip Movers?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Devie Lin

Tipping movers is like tipping anybody else. It’s an informal affair. There are a lot of ways to do it, and there are a lot of ways to do it wrong. One idea is to tip your movers a flat amount, somewhere … Continue reading →

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When Did Presidents Start Moving into the White House?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Devie Lin

Happy President’s Day, everyone. In honor of all the presidents in our country’s history, we’ve got some fun factoids about how they moved into the White House. John Adams was the first president to move into the White House in 1800. … Continue reading →

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