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Choosing The Right Moving Boxes: What You Should Know
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Whether you’re moving across state lines or just to the opposite side of the street, you’ll need plenty of boxes to transport your belongings. Placing your items in boxes will make them easier to carry, and it will protect them from damage. If this is your first time moving, however, you might be surprised to […]
How To Move With Your Garden
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You’ve invested both money and hard labor into creating a beautiful, thriving garden, but now you’re preparing to relocate to a different area. Sound like a familiar scenario? It’s difficult for any avid green thumb to let go of his or her garden, but plants aren’t exactly easy to move. Even if you’re able to […]
How To Move Furniture Without Scratching Your Floors and Walls
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There’s an inherit risk of damaging your walls or floors when you move furniture. If you accidentally bump a coffee table against the wall, for instance, it may leave a visible mark behind. Dragging furniture across the floor can also result in damage. Thankfully, you can prevent damage such as this from occurring by following […]
How To Pack and Move a Large Flat-Screen Television
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Flat-screen televisions have taken over the market in the recent years, with current data suggesting that 37 million units are sold each year in the U.S. alone. Whether it’s LCD, LED, plasma or then newer OLED model, the slim design is a welcome change from the large “box” like designs of the past. But don’t […]
A Few Tips for Moving During the Fall
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Fall is characterized by lower temperatures, reduced humidity, and the changing of plant foliage throughout the country. It marks the end of the sunny, warm summers and the beginning of a cooler season. If you plan on moving during this time of year, we have some tips to make the process smoother and more enjoyable. […]
How To Move With Your Car
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All of your boxes, furniture, furnishings and belongings can usually fit into the back of a moving truck with little effort. However, the one item that cannot is your vehicle. If you’re preparing to move in the near future, you should arrange plans to transport any cars, trucks or other vehicles in your possession to […]
Protect Your Security Deposit When You Move!
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There are several unique benefits to renting a home or apartment instead of buying, such as access to shared facilities (gym, pool, clubhouse, etc.), no lawn maintenance, and free repairs of all major services. One of the disadvantages of renting, however, is the possibility of forfeiting your security deposit if the landlord believes you damaged […]
Tips For Moving Into Your First House or Apartment
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Congratulations on your first home or apartment! It’s arguably one of the most important and memorable occasions in your life. But don’t let the excitement and exhilaration of living on your own deter you from planning a proper move. Being that this is your first home, you’ll want to make sure all of your ducks […]
Protect Your Back When Moving Major Appliances
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One of the most physically challenging aspects of moving to a new area is transporting your major home appliances. With a typical washing machine weighing as much as 170 pounds, carrying it by yourself isn’t always feasible. And even if you can carry it, doing so could place you at risk for injury, which is […]
Get a Workout While You Move!
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Moving isn’t something that most people enjoy doing, but it’s a necessary part of relocating to a new home. Of course, a side benefit associated with moving is the increased physical activity it offers. Whether you are relocating to a new state or right across the street, you’ll burn calories while promoting greater muscle growth. […]
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