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Q.  I am about to close on a house in New Canaan, Conn., and my move-in date is flexible. What tasks are best done while the house is still vacant? A.  Buy a house, and finishing the to-do list can take months — or even years. While many chores happen in bits and pieces over the time that you live in your home, a few essential tasks should be done right away. Dispense with the disruptive ones before the moving truck arrives, and you will thank yourself later. So, where to start? Look no further than the front door, and change the locks. By now, the previous owner’s friends, neighbors and brokers may have copies of the keys. So make new ones. If you plan to install a home security system, do so before your valuables arrive. Get a certificate of installation from your security company to send it to your homeowner insurance carrier so you can get a discount on your policy. Schedule an appointment with your internet, television and telephone providers to wire your...

Sometimes when searching for a place to live, you don’t find the spot — the spot finds you. Such was the case for David Tresemer. The year was 1986, and Tresemer was looking to escape the hustle and bustle of burgeoning Boulder, CO. He drove 90 minutes in every direction and was eventually drawn to  an expansive spot a short drive from the city . “It’s so pure. It looks down on Boulder,” he said. “The land really just spoke to me.” With snowcapped-mountain views and creekside trails to explore, the 105-acre setting was so inspiring that Tresemer not only built his home here but also created a spiritual retreat for the community. The centerpiece is a 12-sided structure he calls the StarHouse, which serves as a nondenominational gathering space for everything from yoga to weddings to solstice celebrations. “We all tend to feel a little overwhelmed by what’s going on in the world, and it’s important to have a place to reconnect — for silence and a deeper connection,” ...

Attention all gamers! Grab your mobile device, head to the app store of your choice, and check out the “Mini Mover Mania” game from  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK ® ! While we are known as the “Movers Who Care®” and spend most of our time helping people move all across the country, we like to provide a little fun for our customers – especially the kiddos. The IT department at  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK ’s Home Office in Lansing, Mich., partnered with IT Capstone Experience students at Michigan State University to work on and  develop a game to keep kids occupied  and entertained during the moving process. Developed for children ages eight and up, Mini Mover Mania creates a virtual, fast-paced game setting centered around the moving process. This game is no walk in the park, either, and gamers will have to use focus and strategy to earn points and advance in the game. “Kids love games and  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK  loves kids, so adding Mini Movers Mania to the list o...

Let's face it, moving is stressful, but isn't that one of the reasons why you  hired movers ? Most people realize just how difficult moving is, notably the physical aspect, once the movers have arrived and begun to load or unload. It's no wonder that one of the most common questions we receive is,  "How much should I tip the movers?" SHOULD I TIP MY MOVERS? First, we want to make it clear that tipping is not required; but as with most services tipping is a way for the customer to express their thanks for a job well done. While there is no "average tip", it is widely accepted that tipping amounts for movers range from  5% of the total bill to $20 per man . Proper etiquette is to tip each mover individually, not to the foreman or supervisor. This shows that you recognize and appreciate their individual efforts. If you feel that one or two movers worked especially hard, or are more deserving than the others, then feel free to tip that mover a little ...