An unexpected opportunity set Adam Powell on the path to realizing a lifelong dream...

Life is better when it’s shared with others. No one knows that better than today’s families that live in multi-generational households.

Millennials and Gen Xers, currently the two largest generations of homebuyers, are less interested in accumulating stuff – and storing it “just in case”— than their Baby Boomer counterparts. Today’s homebuyers hate clutter. They want their things accessible but out of sight in efficient storage spaces – not six boxes deep and difficult to find in a dark attic.

It’s no secret that most of us have too much stuff. Homes are just crammed with it: attics stuffed with dusty holiday decorations we never use, garages full of camping equipment and beach gear and sports paraphernalia, basements overflowing with old furniture, hand-me-downs, and heirlooms.

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...

One of the most important questions you might have is how your things are going to be protected during your move. Can you really trust a moving company to take the proper steps to protect your personal property, or are you better off moving yourself?

Today is National Coffee Day. Why does a moving company care about National Coffee Day, you ask? We know how important that daily cup of joe is, so we provide a morning coffee service the day of our customers’ moves.

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.

If you said to Keith Moore one year ago, “You’ll own a successful moving business by 2017,” he would have laughed.

Most places you deal with during a big move will try to help make the process easier, there are also people out there who will try to take advantage of you when you’re feeling frazzled...

Owning a franchise might not seem comparable to serving in the military when taken at face value. But according to You Move Me franchise partner Andrew Wilson, the two experiences are more alike than you’d think.

At You Move Me, we’re passionate about helping people in our communities.

The holidays should be filled with cheer. Don’t let the season be spoiled by making your home vulnerable to criminals.

Dreaming of the sweet life? Forget the mansion - nothing says extravagance more than owning your own island. A private beach, perfectly appointed homestead, tennis courts, an aircraft hanger - whatever your heart desires, there seems to be an island out there for you (if the budget is right).

Not everyone moves into a standard home in a traditional neighborhood. Maybe you’re a cottager who has just purchased a place on the lake, or maybe you’ve decided to try a houseboat on for size. Every move is different and comes with its own set of challenges, especially when you’re in an unconventional location. What if your new home is boat access-only, or what if there’s a risk of your boxes getting wet?Not everyone moves into a standard home in a traditional neighborhood. Maybe you’re a cottager who has just purchased a place on the lake, or maybe you’ve decided to try a houseboat on for size. Every move is different and comes with its own set of challenges, especially when you’re in an unconventional location. What if your new home is boat access-only, or what if there’s a risk of your boxes getting wet?

Not all moves are created equal. There’s a fine line between a flawless move and a disastrous, hair-pulling nightmare that won’t end, and sometimes it all hinges on one thing. On move day, you either feel like you’re cashing in on your ‘please let nothing go wrong today’ vouchers, or you find that it seems like you’ve already spent them all.

What’s all this nonsense about different types of boxes? Does it actually make a difference what goes where as long as everything makes it to the new home? The answer to this question is, definitely, yes. Further, having different boxes for your move is more than just scrawling ‘Kitchen’ or ‘Bathroom’ on them so you know what goes where. First, box design is be essential for preventing damage. All those items loaded haphazardly into the same giant box might seem like less of a hassle at first - but only at first.

The 'future is plastics' is a famous line from a movie that was created in the 1960's. This is true for many business people and consumers who are putting more plastic into their lives than ever before. One of the major reasons that plastic remains a stalwart part of the storage industry is that new technology allows plastic to be greener while still maintaining the positive features that most people have come to enjoy.

This may be the perfect time for veterans, active service members, and other eligible borrowers to consider a Veterans Administration home loan. With a Veterans Administration (VA) home loan, today's currently low interest rates are just one attraction. The actual loans still come from private lenders like other mortgages, but the VA says that its guarantees and special programs help qualified borrowers enjoy more favorable terms for home loans from participating lenders. Borrowers can apply for mortgages to buy a new house, refinance an old home at a lower rate, or even make home repairs or modifications.

Just because you’re moving long distance doesn’t mean that you have to rack up a long moving bill. No matter if you’ve budgeted for your move or if you have to move unexpectedly, there are several ways to save on everything from packing and driving to the method you use to get from your old place to your new place.

Moving can feel like a combat zone. Boxes, piled high, become obstacles to weave through while tension builds among the hard-working recruits. But if you go in to battle prepared, there’s no reason to stress. These simple tips will help you put your mind at ease.

So you've decided to hire a moving company for your house move this time around. Great idea! You may even get them to pack! Either way, on the big day, there's no heavy lifting for you or your (grateful) family and friends. But wait...do moving companies take everything?

4 Ruthless strategies to save time and sanity (Guest post by Brett Caron) 1. Don’t waste any time See? I got right into it, and so should you. Once you have systems for organization in place, the rest of the job can be done whenever you have the time, such as during that extra twenty minutes on the couch binge-watching Netflix.

After a long day of moving, many of us don’t feel like unpacking right away, and that’s fair enough. While you don’t want to wait too long to settle in, don’t feel guilty about wanting to take some time to unwind. Want to reward yourself for a move well done? Here are some ideas if you aren’t sure what to do...

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.