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Tips To Avoid Furniture Damage During a Move
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Damaged furniture is a major concern for individuals and families looking to move into a new home. Whether it occurs in the moving van or when you’re hauling it into the residence, there’s a very real possibility of your furniture being damaged. It’s downright frustrating when you finally get settled into your new home only […]
Moving Tips for Dog Owners: Relocating with Fido
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Dogs are habitual creatures that prefer familiar environments. Moving into a new home turns their normal routine upside down, placing them in a scary new place that lacks the stability and security felt in their previous home. But moving doesn’t have to create psychological turmoil for your four-legged friend. With the right approach, you can […]
How To Overcome The Stress of Moving
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Moving is not only physically exhausting, it’s also stressful. Having to literally pick up and move every individual item in your home to a new location is bound to create some anxiety and tension. While there’s no way to completely eliminate the psychological stress of moving, there are some precautions you can take to make […]
Beat The Heat With These Summer Moving Tips
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With the official start of the summer season right around the corner (June 20th, FYI), the temperatures are only going to become hotter as we progress further into the year. The scorching-hot summer temperatures here in Austin, combined with the dry air adds another level of difficulty for individuals and families trying to relocate. If […]
Proper Lifting Techniques To Prevent Back Injury When Moving
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Lifting furniture, boxes and other heavy items the wrong way can leave you in a world of pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, far too many people take the wrong approach when lifting objects, placing themselves at risk for injury. Whether you’re moving a single box or an entire home, you should get into the habit of […]
Warning: Don’t Tilt Your Refrigerator While Moving
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When you’re busy making countless trips back and forth on the day of your move, you might overlook something as simple as keeping the refrigerator upright. Most people want to move in as little time possible, so they grab boxes, furniture and appliances without taking into consideration proper moving practices. While furniture and other items […]
Top 5 Moving Mistakes To Avoid
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Let’s face it, no one enjoys moving, but it remains a necessary step when relocating to a new home. The back-breaking labor combined with the stress of not knowing where your items are located is enough to drive any family crazy. And if you happen to make some of the following moving mistakes listed below, […]
Ideas For Storing Your Stuff
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It happens, at some time along out journey most of us will need to temporarily rent storage space to keep our belongings. You can save space and keep your items safe with these ideas for storing your stuff. It’s important to have the right materials when you are packing so that your things will stay […]
Moving Basics You Won’t Want To Forget
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We might as well face it, almost nobody ‘likes’ to move! But, there is much we can do to make things easier on ourselves. Most of us know how to get boxes, pack them and wait for the moving company to come take our stuff to the new house. Here’s a list of several important […]
Making Your Oversees Move Less Stressful
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As usual I am always looking for ideas to make moving less stressful and more enjoyable. This time the focus is on making your oversees move less stressful. But, keep in mind that these ideas are also valuable for any move. The article advises that couples talk to each other in advance, sharing feelings and […]
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