Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Moving homes or offices should feel like the start of an exciting new chapter, not a logistical nightmare. Yet for many people, the stress begins the moment they start searching for a moving company.

One of the most stressful experiences in life might be picking up and moving. If you've ever had to box up your home and move across country − or even across town − you know the hassle and expense.

Moving is often filled with boxes, bubble wrap and, for some, bundles of stress. That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring. Whether ...