Moving With Pets: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Calm
Moving with pets: prep the carrier, keep dogs and cats in a safe room on loading day, drive them yourself and settle them in one room. Pittsburgh tips.
Downsizing Before a Move? Here’s How Families in Western PA Can Make It Easier
My grandmother lived in the same Mount Lebanon house for 47 years. When it came time to move her to a smaller place closer to family, we walked in one Saturday morning convinced we’d “knock it out in a weekend.” We were wrong. Three weekends later, we were still standing in the basement, holding a […]
Moving Across Pittsburgh? Here’s What Most Homeowners Forget Before Moving Day
I’ve helped families move all over this city — from the flats of the Strip District to homes tucked halfway up Mount Washington. And I’ll be straight with you: the move itself is rarely the hard part. It’s the small stuff people forget that turns a smooth day into a very long one. Moving across […]
Moving to Cranberry Township? Here’s a Packing Checklist to Stay Organized
I’ve helped families load trucks headed for just about every corner of the Pittsburgh area, and Cranberry Township keeps showing up on the manifest more than almost anywhere else. There’s a reason for that. This Butler County suburb sits about 20 miles north of downtown, right where I-79 crosses the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so you can […]
Moving Day Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After
A moving day checklist for Pittsburgh homes: what to do the week before, before movers arrive, during loading, and what to unpack first.
Moving Into an Apartment Checklist: A Week by Week Plan
A moving into an apartment checklist for Pittsburgh renters: building rules, elevator, parking permit, utilities, first night bag and move-in inspection.
What Is Considered a Long Distance Move From Pittsburgh?
What is considered a long distance move? Learn the mileage and state line rules, how pricing and timing differ from local moves, and tips for Pittsburgh.
How Far in Advance to Book Movers: A Pittsburgh Guide
How far in advance to book movers: four to eight weeks for most moves, more for summer or long distance. Plus fall moves and timing around a home closing.
When to Start Packing for a Move: A Week by Week Plan
When to start packing for a move: four to six weeks out for most homes, six to eight for larger ones. A week by week timeline and room order.
How to Declutter Before Moving: What to Toss and Keep
How to declutter before moving: a simple timeline, what to throw out room by room, items movers can’t take, and how to donate, sell or haul away the rest.
