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Tips for a Successful Move

Looking for tips, tricks and how-to guides for your big move? Direct Energy's got you covered! Here are some of our best tips on how you can have a stress-free move.

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Moving Tips & Tricks

Easy Meals To Enjoy During The First Week in Your New Home

4 Easy Meals to Enjoy During the First Week in Your New Home

Learn about four easy home-cooked meals you and your family can enjoy while getting settled in your new home.

5 Eco-Friendly Moving Tips

5 Eco-Friendly Moving Tips

If you want to reduce your waste when you move, follow these tips on how to make your move eco-friendly!

7 Budget-Friendly Moving Tips

7 Budget-Friendly Moving Tips

With a little preparation and foresight, these tips can make your impending move less stressful - on you and your wallet.

How to Drive a Moving Truck

How to Drive a Moving Truck

Understanding how to drive a moving truck can help you move your belongings without too much stress.

How to Move with Kids

How to Move with Kids

Take some time to plan and prepare for a smooth move with toddlers, children or teens.

How to Move Your Pet to Your New Home

How to Move Your Pet to Your New Home

Use these tips to help your pet enjoy a stress-free transition to your new home.

What to Buy After You Move Checklist

What to Buy After You Move Checklist

Get a printable checklist for what to buy after you move to your new apartment or house.

More Moving Tips

More Moving Tips

Get useful moving tips on everything from how to prepare your house for sale to how to take the stress out of moving.

    Renting & Buying

    What Should I Look For When Inspecting A Home?

    What Should I Look For When Inspecting A Home?

    Watch for these potential hazards when doing a self-inspection while house hunting.

    How Do I Choose A Realtor?

    How Do I Choose A Realtor?

    When you start the house hunting process, follow these three tips to find the right realtor for you.

    What Are The Hidden Costs Of Home Ownership?

    What Are The Hidden Costs Of Home Ownership?

    There are key hidden costs you need to account for in your budget when buying a home.

    When is the Best Time to Buy a House?

    When is the Best Time to Buy a House?

    Buying a house is the largest purchase many of us will ever make, and one of the most complex ones.

    What Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Know

    What Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Know

    It's important to know the steps required to help you navigate the home buying process like a real estate pro.

    What to Look for When Buying a House

    What to Look for When Buying a House

    Learn time-saving tips on how to find your next home.

    Helpful Tips for New Homeowners

    Helpful Tips for New Homeowners

    Learn what every new homeowners should know before they move.

    Should You Rent or Buy Your Next Home?

    Should You Rent or Buy Your Next Home?

    Is it worthwhile to buy a house, or is it more practical to rent your next home?

    Moving into your First Apartment Checklist

    Moving into your First Apartment Checklist

    Moving to your first apartment? Use our first apartment checklist for a smooth transition into your new place.

    Questions to Ask Before Renting An Apartment

    Questions to Ask Before Renting An Apartment

    Apartment hunting can be a tiring and nerve-racking process, but it's important to ask the right questions.

      Moving Prep

      19 Packing and Moving Hacks for an Easier Move

      19 Packing and Moving Hacks for an Easier Move

      Whether you’re moving cross country or staying local, read our packing and moving hacks to make moving easier.

      Change of Address Checklist

      Change of Address Checklist

      Use our handy checklist to update your address when you move.

      How to Find a Moving Company

      How to Find a Moving Company

      Read our tips on how to decide whether you need professional moving help and how to find the right movers.

      Moving Timeline & Checklist

      Moving Timeline & Checklist

      It's easy to forget a thing or two when trying to move out of your home into a new one.

      Packing Tips Room By Room

      Packing Tips Room By Room

      We've put together an infographic to help you pack each of the rooms in your house.

      What to Sell When You Move - and How to Sell It

      What to Sell When You Move - and How to Sell It

      What should stay and what should go when you're trying to move? Get tips on what to keep - and what to trash.

        Moving Out of State

        Moving Out of State

        Moving Out of State Checklist

        Get helpful preparation tips to make your out-of-state move that much easier.

        Energy Efficiency Incentives in Massachusetts

        Energy Efficiency Incentives in Massachusetts

        Learn more about the energy efficiency and renewable energy programs in Massachusetts.

        What's the Weather Like in Massachusetts?

        What's the Weather Like in Massachusetts?

        Learn about the weather year-round in Massachusetts, how new residents can prepare and how it could affect your utility bills.

        Major Cities in Texas

        Major Cities in Texas

        Get to know the largest cities in Texas, and find the best city to live in for your family.

        Moving to Texas Guide

        Moving to Texas Guide

        Read our helpful tips on moving to the Lone Star State.

        9 Things to Know About Texas

        9 Things to Know About Texas

        Read our tips and fun facts about living in Texas.

        Weather in Texas

        Weather in Texas

        Learn the different climates and weather in Texas and how they could affect your energy bill.

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