Monday, October 1, 2012

How to Meet Singles in Your New City!

Moving to a new city can be very overwhelming. There is packing and unpacking to do, waiting on the movers to arrive (American Van Lines sucks all the stress out of this process), numerous phone calls to make, and many other tedious tasks to do that seem to never come to an end. Eventually though it comes to a point when you will become settled into your new place and it will start to feel like home. Being single in a new city can be both exciting and a little bit intimidating in the beginning. The key is to just get out there and start to mingle! Start out slow, maybe enjoy an early morning coffee at a nearby cafe or lunch at the neighborhood diner. The trick is to get out of your house, you cannot meet anyone sitting on your couch, (unless of course you are online, which we will get into later).

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Caution: 5 Home Repairs You Should Not Do Yourself

Here is Part 2 of our feature piece on home repairs you should not do yourself. You can read Part 1 here in case you missed it!

3. Roofing


It is impossible to count how many comedies have featured a comedian fixing the roof and then falling to the ground. These tragedies are seen as funny with the most happening is a leg being in a crutch for a week. The reality is, even a fall from home that is only one-story high can be just as dangerous as a three-story fall. Land on the wrong body part and injury could be permanent or cause death.

While some homeowners may save money on their own repairs, others less skilled or in shape may take more invested time to complete a roof. The use of dangerous tools and slipping are just a factors that can make roofing dangerous. Also, improper installation can cause more repairs in the long run. In addition, a professional roofer can get the right materials and methods to help save in energy cost.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

5 Steps to Keeping Your Home Kitchen Clean and Germ-Free

According to the CDC, over 75 million people in the United States fall ill due to pathogens and disease-causing bacteria in food, most of which can be attributed to kitchen germs. Unfortunately most kitchen germs that could potentially end up on your food are not visible to the naked eye or give off a pungent smell as a warning. The great news is, there are various methods to prevent bacteria from contaminating your food, beginning with these five steps below.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Success and Testimonials

For more than forty year now, the professional movers at American Van Lines have been helping customers with their moves. The seasoned relocation specialists, in business since 1967, have what it takes to get the job done right, from beginning to end. What these movers do is so much more than simply help you move. They provide comprehensive services that cover every aspect of your move in a professional manner. The truth is, you should never have to settle for average local movers that lack the experience and staff to manage your relocation properly.