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Karen Bodkin

Karen is a writer at MovingPlace who’s passionate about helping people navigate their moves with less stress and more confidence. She empowers readers by turning the many overwhelming parts of moving into clear, actionable guidance, drawing from a broad writing portfolio that includes home improvement, health, and travel. Her work reflects a deep understanding of life’s transitions and a genuine drive to make moving feel more manageable for everyone.
Couple checking a moving checklist while unpacking boxes in their new home

New Home Checklist: What to Do in Your First Week

New Home Timeline: Downloadable Checklist Every home and family has unique needs, but most people benefit from a…

Karen Bodkin Karen Bodkin
April 4, 2026
Hallway inside a climate-controlled storage facility with temperature-regulated units

What Items Need Climate-Controlled Storage? 

What Is Climate-Controlled Storage? Climate-controlled storage is designed to maintain a stable temperature and humidity level year-round, usually…

Karen Bodkin Karen Bodkin
April 4, 2026
Technician setting up a Wi-Fi router and configuring the internet service in a new home

How to Set Up Utilities in a New Home

How to Set Up Utilities: Step-by-Step Setting up utilities doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require…

Karen Bodkin Karen Bodkin
April 4, 2026
Row of blue storage units at a storage company facility.

The Best Self-Storage Companies in 2026

The Best Storage Companies at a Glance When you are planning a move or clearing out a crowded…

Karen Bodkin Karen Bodkin
April 4, 2026
Laundry room with a washing machine prepared for removal.

Best Ways to Get Rid of an Old Washer and Dryer

Step-by-Step Washer and Dryer Removal Process Getting rid of a washer and dryer can feel like a big…

Karen Bodkin Karen Bodkin
April 4, 2026
A woman sitting on the floor amid moving boxes looking at her finances

The Cheapest Way to Move Across the Country

Cheapest Ways to Move Across Country Figuring out how to transport your belongings within a reasonable budget is…

Karen Bodkin Karen Bodkin
April 4, 2026
a man unloads boxes and other items from a dolly and into an indoor storage unit

What Items Need Climate-Controlled Storage? The Complete Item-by-Item Guide

Key Takeaways What Needs Climate-Controlled Storage?  To keep your belongings safe, you should rent a climate-controlled storage unit…

Karen Bodkin Karen Bodkin
April 3, 2026
Two people wrapping a couch in plastic for moving protection.

How to Wrap a Couch for Moving (Step-by-Step Guide)

Supplies You’ll Need to Wrap a Couch for Moving First things first: gather everything before you start. Having…

Karen Bodkin Karen Bodkin
April 1, 2026
Large home aquarium filled with colorful fish and plants inside a modern living room

Can You Move a Fish Tank Without Emptying It? (and the Safe Way to Do It Instead)

Can You Move a Fish Tank Without Emptying It? Typically, no, you can’t move a fish tank without…

Karen Bodkin Karen Bodkin
April 1, 2026