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  • How To Prepare for Your Moving Day

    If you're getting ready to move, then it is important that you take as much time as possible to get your home and yourself prepared.  There are several action steps you will need to take to make sure that you are prepared for movers. Here's a look at what you need to do to get started. Donate and Sell When you're moving, you will want to transport as few items as possible.
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  • Long Distance Move Budgeting Tips

    A long-distance move will require careful planning and budgeting strategies. Don't overpay for an impending move. Prepare some plans that will maximize your moving services and supply you with a fair moving rate.  Quotes An online moving calculator will help you gain an understanding of what type of fees you may face. Moving companies may charge a flat fee or may base a fee upon the amount of space your items will take up within a moving vehicle.
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  • 4 Common Hidden Moving Expenses

    When moving to change scenery, for a job, or to move closer to your family, you expect to handle some costs. As you plan for your move, it is prudent to have a budget and estimate the cost for certain expenses like packing supplies and hiring residential movers. However, some hidden costs might creep up on your final invoice, throwing you off your financial balance. These expenses include the following. 
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  • Clearing Out Clutter? 3 Things To Put Into Storage To Free Up Space In Your Home

    Holiday gift exchanges and spontaneous shopping trips are all reasons that you might end up with a few new items in your home. It is understandable to want new clothes or to buy new decorations, but you must understand that your house can only take so much until it starts to look cluttered. Having a garage sale and donating some items that you no longer intend on using can certainly help, but you should also look into renting a storage unit to gain immediate access to clutter relief inside your home.
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  • 3 Helpful Tips For Office Relocating

    Are you relocating your office to a new area of the city and want to get it done in an efficient manner? If you put an actual plan in place to accomplish the task, you will find that things will get done in a smoother manner. Take a look at this article for a few helpful tips that you can consider to get through the office relocation process in an efficient manner.
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  • What Are The Best Long-Term Storage Options For A Piano In A Humid Climate?

    An upright piano can quickly become the focal point or conversation piece of a room -- providing music, ambiance, and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. However, if you find yourself in between permanent housing locations or are dealing with a lack of space in your existing home, you may find it necessary to place your piano into long-term storage. For those in humid climates, the long-term storage of a piano may pose some specific challenges and issues.
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  • Packing Up For A Move? 4 Tips To Optimize Time And Avoid Waste

    Whether you are relocating for work, school, or another reason entirely, it is typically exciting to some extent, mainly because you will be moving into a new city, neighborhood, and home. The most important thing to do is not procrastinate your moving preparations, as waiting until the last minute will make for a more unenjoyable move. Since everything before you load and move revolves around packing, that is what you should focus on.
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  • Tips For Organizing Your Storage Unit

    Few of us invest in a storage unit with intention of it becoming a black hole of items we never see again. Staying organized can help to make sure that your storage unit remains functional and you are able to access items quickly when you need them. Here are some of the important steps to take in organizing storage units. Label Everything Each box should contain an updated list of every item inside the box.
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  • Three Signs You Need To Use A Moving Service For This Move

    Planning a move can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. One of the most important choices for each move is whether you'll relegate most of the work to a moving service or try and handle all of it on your own. Each of these choices suits a wide range of situations. Here are three signs that your situation would be best handled by using a moving service. 1. You have a flexible moving budget
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  • A Few Tips For Placing Your Belongings In Long-Term Storage

    If you're temporarily moving into a smaller living space, you may be left wondering what to do with all your excess belongings. You could sell them and buy new furniture when you move back into a larger place. However, if you're attached to your things, you'd probably rather put them in storage. If you decide to use a storage unit, you'll want to prepare your belongings so they won't be damaged while they're out of your sight.
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