Monthly Archives: January 2013

Tips for DITY Move

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Devie Lin

DITY moves, also known as personally-procured transportation moves (PPM), are great ways to use the government’s laziness to your advantage. If you move yourself, the government will pay you 95% of what it would cost it to move you. So, … Continue reading →

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Personally-Procured Move vs DITY Move

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Devie Lin

What’s the difference between a personally procured move (PPM) and DITY move? Nothing. They’re different names for the same thing. You see, the military used to call their alternative move program, which allows you to move yourself and get paid … Continue reading →

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Can I Predict the Government Constructive Cost?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Devie Lin

Wouldn’t you like to? So would I. Unfortunately, neither of us are likely to. I can tell you what the government constructive cost is. It’s the price that the government (military) determines it would cost them to move you (service … Continue reading →

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How to Get Out of a Lease

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Devie Lin

Maybe your apartment suffers from a serious case of ants. Or your new neighbors have been playing Drunk & Yelling since they moved in. Or perhaps you found a place that’s half the price… or you got a better-paying job … Continue reading →

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What Do Moving Cleaning Services Do?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Devie Lin

If you’re moving out, you might need to hire a moving cleaning service. They’re professional, get-the-stains-out people who can clean better than you, so maybe you will get your rental deposit back. For roughly $200, most moving cleaning services will … Continue reading →

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Moving Out Cleaning Checklist

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Devie Lin

Want a guide for cleaning your place? Look no further. Our moving out cleaning checklist has you covered, step by step, from disaster to cleaner than the day you moved in… You might even get your deposit back! MovingGuru.com’s Moving … Continue reading →

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Cheap Move Out Cleaning Services

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Devie Lin

Want to know the secret for cleaning your apartment on the cheap? Cleaning services for move outs cost, on average, $200 for a 1,000 sq. ft. place. However, if your carpet has back hair and your shower is scummier than … Continue reading →

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Things to Remember to Do When Moving

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Devie Lin

The big move is around the corner, eh? Well, it’s time to come up with a list of things to remember to do when moving. That way you won’t forget to, say, empty the freezer, or pack your underwear drawer, … Continue reading →

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Telling Your Roommate You're Moving Out

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Devie Lin

It’s not going to be fun. There’s nothing more insulting than hearing somebody doesn’t want to live with you anymore. However, you’re going to need to do it. You’re going to need to tell your roommate you’re moving out. There are … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons to Move Out

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Devie Lin

Moving out on your own is a big decision. How will you feel about having to handle an entire electric bill; and where will you borrow toothpaste from; and who will you talk to when you’ve had a terrible day … Continue reading →

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