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Melanie Morris

Melanie Morris is an editor and writer at MovingPlace, where she uses her observational skills honed from over 7 years of experience (and too much detective fiction) to demystify moving and make sure typos remain at a minimum. Moving from the southwest to head up and down the west coast and back again has also given her plenty of moving experience. Now, she makes sure that even if you’re just moving down the block, you have the accurate tips and know-how to make your relocation a breeze.
Traveler moving by train with suitcase and backpack at station.

How to Move by Train: Benefits, Costs, and What to Expect

What To Know About Moving by Train Rail isn’t the most common method for moving household goods, but…

MelanieM Melanie Morris
June 8, 2026
Modern white bathroom with round mirror, vessel sink, and a woven hanging storage basket on the wall

How to Pack a Bathroom for Moving: Step-by-Step Guide

Bathroom Packing Supplies You’ll Need Bathrooms contain many small, heavy, fragile, and leak-prone items, so having the right…

MelanieM Melanie Morris
June 8, 2026
Mother helping child get ready for first day at new school after moving

How to Keep a Child in the Same School After a Move

Benefits of Maintaining School Continuity Moving often means a lot of changes at once, and many families move…

MelanieM Melanie Morris
May 29, 2026
Two-story house under exterior renovation with ladders, scaffolding, and paint buckets in the yard

How to Move Into a New Construction Before It’s Fully Done

Moving Into a New Construction Before It’s Done: Step-by-Step Believe it or not, if your new home is…

MelanieM Melanie Morris
May 4, 2026
Semi-truck driving on a multi-lane highway passing under a concrete overpass on a sunny day

What Happens If You Return a Rental Truck Late?

Do Rental Truck Companies Charge a Late Fee? Most rental truck companies charge a late fee if you…

MelanieM Melanie Morris
May 4, 2026
Modern black cylindrical wood-burning stove with glowing orange fire in a bright minimalist living room

How to Move a Pellet Stove

Tools and Equipment You’ll Need Because pellet stoves are extremely heavy, often weighing 150–300 pounds or more, you’ll…

MelanieM Melanie Morris
May 4, 2026
Man securing a dirt bike onto a pickup truck bed using a loading ramp and tie-down straps

How to Move a Motorcycle: A Complete Guide for Your Relocation

Tools You May Need To transport your motorcycle safely, you need the right equipment. The goal is to…

MelanieM Melanie Morris
May 4, 2026
Open empty white chest freezer with lid raised, sitting in a small room with wood paneling and bamboo curtains

How to Move a Chest Freezer

How to Move a Chest Freezer Safely: Step-by-Step You can move a chest freezer yourself if you have…

MelanieM Melanie Morris
May 4, 2026
White two-seat golf cart parked on a lush green golf course fairway with flag in background

How to Move a Golf Cart

The Best Ways to Move a Golf Cart During a Home Move Unless you’re moving just down the…

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April 27, 2026