May is National Moving Month and that usually means a clean out and clean up too.

May can be a busy month as the summer season unofficially kicks off. It’s a month of wrapping up the school year, graduations, weddings and lots of outdoor activities. And in the midst of all this, don’t forget to celebrate mom on May 10th, because that’s Mother’s Day.

“Every good gift comes from above, but moms do a lot of the delivery work.” — Keely Chace

May’s warmer weather also gets the roadways, trails and waterways bustling, especially during Memorial Day weekend (May 23rd-25th). It is the unofficial start to summer fun in the Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. It’s also the height of moving season, as more people sell their homes or relocate this month than any other time of year.

For those selling and moving, this is an even busier time. They are taking care of their current home — including the prepping that comes with selling — and thinking about their new place. Both properties may need a good cleaning inside and out. For all your exterior cleaning needs, Complete Power Wash can make your old and new place look like new.

Their experts are always ready to bring their professional equipment and technique to clean your house, roof, gutters, deck and patio, and just about any other building material on your personal or business property. Their techs use the softwash technique, because the combination of the correct water pressure and their enviromentally-safe cleaning agents is the best and safeest way to clean.

And don’t forget to request this work be done as part of your purchase agreement. A wise person once said, “The time to get what you want is during the negotiations.” Asking for professional pressure washing in the purchase agreement is a small detail in light of the overall contract.

Below are some suggestions for selling your home and moving in 2026.

Key to-dos when selling your home and moving

When people move, they often pack up everything and then realize most of the stuff is not needed in the new place. For graduates moving out, it’s pretty easy to know what to take and what to leave behind for the parents to deal with. For families relocating, it’s often about cleansing the clutter of the past and moving on to something newer and better. But what to take?

A way to avoid that question being asked every time you pick up something during the move is to make a list of what you need in the new place. Pack that up first. What does not need to be moved, sell, donate or toss it.

Experts advise sellers to take a few important steps to impress potential buyers. Even in this tight market, the seller may be competing with several other sellers. Those steps include:

• Professionally pressure wash siding, sidewalks and decks
• Mow the lawn, edge and add mulch to flower beds, and trim up landscape
• Repaint the front door and mailbox
• Update the lighting fixtures inside and outside the house
• Order a rental dumpster for unwatend items (BlueBox Rental is a great choice)
• Remove all clutter from inside your home (short-term storage unit rental)
• Deep clean your home’s interior

NOTE: You can use the list above as conditions for what should be done in your new home before signing on the dotted line.

Click on this link to read a comprehensive article on prepping your home for the 2026 real estate market.

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Interesting facts about the month of May

In addition to the fifth month of the year being National Moving Month, it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month, Mediterranean Diet Month (one of the healthiest eating plans) and National Bike Month.Other interesting things to know include:

May 10th is Mother’s Day. Click this link to learn about the history of Mother’s Day. Click on this link if you are looking for the perfect gift for your mom.

Complete Power Wash recommends Extra Mile Power Washing in Bunker Hill, West Virginia for professional pressure washing services in WV’s Eastern Panhandle.

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