Curtis McDowell was tired of not getting ahead working for someone else, he began exploring ways to use his operations and industry knowledge to start his own business.

First-time home buyers know to prepare for a down payment, but that’s not the only cost to consider when buying your first home.

A new home awaits you; a moving day is inked on your calendar; the movers have been hired and now just the drudgery of packing is between you and a new chapter in your life. Packing is always such a chore. Consider packing for a weekend away or a summer trip and how even a time that should be full of joyous anticipation can be stressful.

It doesn’t matter if you’re moving across the country or across the street — it takes a lot of time and energy to pack up. Moving to a new home doesn’t have to disrupt your life. Here are a few simple steps to make your move (almost) fun!

When you need all the best moving tips in one place, You Move Me has got you covered! AreaVibes, along with a team of relocation experts, put together a great visual post that focuses on more than just the physical act of moving. Read on!

This blog is meant to be a guide to keeping your family and your possessions safe no matter whether you’re moving locally or cross-country.

Meetings can be painful. A quarter of all office workers complain they spend more time in meetings talking about work than actually doing it. In fact, research suggests that unproductive meetings may be the biggest time thief on the job. But they’re not the only one.

2015 was a big year for YMM Brands and, as 2016 kicks off, we are taking a look back at the last twelve months and the amazing work done by our franchise partners from 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, You Move Me, and WOW 1 DAY PAINTING.

Every day at 10:53 a.m. the ring of a marine bell cuts through the office at YMM Brands. It’s time for Huddle! Over 200 employees jump up from whatever they’re doing and gather in one room for a high-energy standup meeting.

When he first became a franchise partner with You Move Me, Mike Dahlman set a larger-than-life revenue goal. He knew it crazy for his first year in business...

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by helping others and spreading cheer through acts of kindness? Giving Tuesday happens every year on the day after Cyber Monday and was started in 2012. This year, we’re celebrating Giving Tuesday by sharing stories of how our franchise partners across all four of our brands.

When it comes to the look and feel of your home – the possibilities are as endless as the inspiration you choose to draw from. Do you have a favorite travel spot or a place that you’ve seen on postcards that you dream of escaping to?

Whether you are looking to sell your home, or create a warm and inviting exterior for your house, there are many cost-friendly, easy, fun, and beautiful ways of increasing your curb appeal. Because, after all, first impressions count.

Have you ever seen a crane maneuver a hot tub through a second-storey window? When you have large, awkward items to move, it's always best to hire a professional. The more awkward (and valuable) the item, the more important it is to consider insurance.

It’s always a risk to move your garden, and change is hard for plants, but these guidelines will maximize your plant’s potential to put down new roots in the garden as you will in your new home.

North Americans do a lot of moving, and oftentimes that means getting used to a new neighborhood. We’ve all heard the good and the ugly about neighbor relations, so to keep you on the good side, here are 4 tips we hope will help you make the most of this relationship.

Unless you start spring cleaning now, it’ll soon be 2017 and the junk will still be there. Our sister company 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has over 26 years of experience helping people reclaim their space, so we know a few things about deculttering

You finally shifted into your dream house, unpacked all the boxes, cleaned up all the clutter and mess. You are done with all the boring stuff and now it’s time to show off your new home! Throw a house-warming party to show off your new and improved place to your close friends.

Can you really overcome moving tasks in a few minutes? Yes, if you know the right tips and tricks! There are plenty of things you can do to make life easier.

Does the idea of moving on a freezing cold day sound a little crazy to you? We'll admit, winter weather doesn't always provide ideal moving conditions, but it can actually be a good time to move.

The process of moving can seem never-ending. But there’s nothing quite like the feeling of finally getting everything unpacked and settling into your home. Those first few days after unpacking are pretty glorious—everything is in its right place and your space is perfectly clean and uncluttered. The good news is, it’s actually pretty easy to keep it that way.

When You Move Me Vancouver General Manager, Prabh Heer, landed a global retailer as a moving client, he expected to provide them with many exceptional moving experiences. What he didn’t expect was to be asked to help them with a national retail expansion. This is Prabh’s story.

Plants are part of what makes a house feel like a home. It can be hard to think about leaving them behind or giving them away when you move. Thankfully, plants can be moved and here are some useful tips.

Having a garage sale is one of the easiest ways to get rid of your unwanted things. This can help you save time and money on packing and moving. Garage sales can be easy when you take the time to do some planning.

Moving a fish tank can be tricky. You can't just unplug everything and move it in one go. Here is how you can make sure your fish stay happy during the move.