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Unpack Faster and More Efficiently After a Move
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So, you’ve finished moving all of your furniture, boxes and belongings into your new home, and now you’re faced with the task of unpacking it all. The thought of going through dozens of nondescript boxes stacked to the ceiling can seem daunting, but it’s a necessary step in settling in to your new home. By […]
Secrets To Packing and Moving Clothes
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When it comes to packing and moving clothes, you have to think outside of the box. Taking the same approach as the rest of your belongings, by stuffing them inside traditional boxes, will likely turn them into a wrinkled mess. Granted, you can always re-wash and dry your clothes after settling into your new home, […]
Easy Ways To Save Money Moving
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The cost of moving into a new home can place a heavy financial burden on families. According to a 2010 report by Worldwide ERC, the average U.S. family spends an eye-opening $12,230 to relocate. Granted, this statistic focuses strictly on full-service moves performed by professionals, but the bottom line is that moving isn’t cheap. Thankfully, […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Attic Storage
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The attic opens up a whole new world of storage possibilities in most residential homes. Rather than stashing your holiday decorations and unused furniture in a guest bedroom, perhaps you should take it up to the attic. Doing so will keep these items out of your way while improving your home’s function and visual appeal. […]
5 Practical Tips For Packing Fragile Items
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Glass, crystal and other fragile items should be packed with a little more TLC than your typical household items. Tossing them in a box and taping it shut could result in damage during transit. Unless you want to find your belongings shattered and broken into several pieces upon arrival, follow the tips below when packing […]
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 […]
How To Make Packing To Move As Easy As 1-2-3
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What You’ll Need Before Packing To Move… 1. Gather all your supplies ahead of time. Here’s a list of what you’ll need to make your move easier. small moving boxes medium moving boxes large moving boxes extra-large moving boxes wardrobe boxes a variety of electronics boxes unprinted news wrap rolls of bubble wrap permanent marker […]
Stress Free Moving – What to Unpack First
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Stress Free Moving – What to Unpack First Finding a new place to live in can be stressful but also exciting because it’s a chance to make your mark someplace else. Moving from one home to another can be much less stressful with some help unpacking! To make the process go as smoothly as possible, […]
Packing Organization Checklist
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Here’s your packing organization checklist. It’s always nice to have a checklist, especially when preparing for a large project like moving your home. I have found that one can never have enough good information about packing and moving. And just when it looks like there isn’t anything else to know about packing and moving, here […]
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