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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Mirror Boxes and TV Boxes
What Are Mirror and TV Boxes? Remember the packaging your mirror or TV came in when you first bought it? If you didn’t or couldn’t keep it, mirror boxes and TV boxes are essential for your transporting these fragile items Read complete article — Mirror Boxes and TV Boxes
Posted in Moving Boxes
June 29, 2012 |
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Dealing with the DMV When Moving
Dealing with the DMV is never fun. In fact, it’s usually just the opposite: boring, tedious, time-consuming and expensive. However, if you’re moving, you can’t avoid it. The DMV will beckon. Here’s what you need to do when moving, and Read complete article — Dealing with the DMV When Moving
Posted in Settling into Your New Home, Transferring Home Services
June 28, 2012 |
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Transferring Home Services
Wondering what services you need to move? When you move, you need to bring more than just your possessions with you. There are many services that you will need to transfer from your old home to your new one as Read complete article — Transferring Home Services
Posted in Transferring Home Services
June 28, 2012 |
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Lamp Boxes
What Are Lamp Boxes? Lamp boxes are designed to be extra stable so that you can transport irregularly shaped objects such as, yes, lamps during your move. Their thicker bases are great for balancing golf clubs, telescopes, or tall houseplants. Read complete article — Lamp Boxes
Posted in Moving Boxes
June 28, 2012 |
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MovingGuru’s Moving Tips & Advice
Want some tricks to make moving easier, cheaper and better? The average mover can waste many hours of time and hundreds of dollars during the moving process. If a move is especially complicated, the mover may waste even more. Fortunately, Read complete article — MovingGuru’s Moving Tips & Advice
Posted in Moving Checklist & Tips
June 28, 2012 |
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Moving in the Snow
There’s a reason why most moves occur during the summer months. Along with temperatures being more favorable to work in, summer is a great time to move kids so that the school year isn’t disrupted. However, despite our best intentions, Read complete article — Moving in the Snow
Posted in Moving Safety
June 27, 2012 |
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Make the Most Out of a Small Apartment
It’s hard moving into a bare house. There’s nothing more discouraging than dusty rooms and empty walls. Even if you were careful budgeting your move, you probably spent more money than you intended to on gas for the truck, moving Read complete article — Make the Most Out of a Small Apartment
Posted in Settling into Your New Home
June 26, 2012 |
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How to Pack Dishes
In a previous article, we talked about different types of moving boxes. Some are specialized with slots for glassware, and some are specialized with slots for plates. When actually packing your things up in them, however, here are a couple Read complete article — How to Pack Dishes
Posted in Difficult Things to Move, Prepping & Packing
June 25, 2012 |
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Clearing Out and Moving
Moving is often seen as a great opportunity to declutter before a fresh start. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you cart all your old belongings into a new house. Electronics Are my things still in proper working Read complete article — Clearing Out and Moving
Posted in Prepping & Packing
June 25, 2012 |
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How to Move Safely
Safety first on moving day… Moving can be dangerous in more ways than one. Sure, there’s always the threat of the proverbial pulled back, but picking up boxes the right way isn’t the only thing to consider. The weather, transportation, Read complete article — How to Move Safely
Posted in Moving Safety, Odds & Ends
June 24, 2012 |
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MovingGuru.com’s Moving Checklist
Need help planning your move? Moving is a complicated process. It will involve every aspect of your life, from your furniture to your friends, and keeping everything in mind can be difficult. If you are moving, you need to stay Read complete article — MovingGuru.com’s Moving Checklist
Posted in Moving Checklist & Tips
June 24, 2012 |
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How to Pack Papers and Files
In a previous article, we talked about different types of moving boxes. For anyone with an office or study at home, moving can be particularly stressful—what types of records have you been keeping? Are they important enough to bring them Read complete article — How to Pack Papers and Files
Posted in Difficult Things to Move, Prepping & Packing
June 24, 2012 |
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Dish Pack Boxes
What Are Dish Pack Boxes? Dish pack boxes exist to help you move, obviously, your dishes. There are also some variations in these moving boxes, where you have the opportunity to customize the slots in your box to create either Read complete article — Dish Pack Boxes
Posted in Moving Boxes
June 23, 2012 |
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File Boxes
What Are File Boxes? File boxes are essential for anyone moving with a large office, especially if that office needs to be transported and is filled with sensitive, important documents. File boxes are relatively inexpensive, can be found at places Read complete article — File Boxes
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June 22, 2012 |
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How to Clear Out Your Book Collection
What Should I Ask Myself When I’m Moving Books? Take a good hard look at every book you own. Be critical with yourself. Do you still need those college textbooks more three editions old? Heck, we know you’re done with Read complete article — How to Clear Out Your Book Collection
Posted in Prepping & Packing
June 21, 2012 |
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Types of Moving Boxes
Cardboard boxes are like bread and butter to anyone preparing to move. Try mixing and matching different types of them in order to expedite your moving experience. Book Boxes Book boxes are made of a more durable cardboard material than Read complete article — Types of Moving Boxes
Posted in Moving Boxes, Moving Supplies
June 20, 2012 |
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Book Boxes
What Are Book Boxes? Book boxes, as outlined in this article about moving supplies, are made of a very durable type of cardboard that makes them different from most all-purpose moving boxes. They can be used to transport all sorts Read complete article — Book Boxes
Posted in Moving Boxes
June 20, 2012 |
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What Are Month-to-Month Leases?
Want a short-term lease? Most apartment leases require a renter (tenant) to rent for a long period of time, often a year. If a renter want to leave early, they have to pay for the months remaining on their lease, Read complete article — What Are Month-to-Month Leases?
Posted in Finding a New Place to Live
June 18, 2012 |
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Moving Masses of Clothing
Clothing is light and shouldn’t be difficult to transport. Here are some tips to maximize your space. Going the Traditional Route Many people pack clothing in cardboard boxes and trash bags when they move. The problem is, it’s bulky and Read complete article — Moving Masses of Clothing
Posted in Difficult Things to Move
June 14, 2012 |
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Easing Your Child’s Transition When Moving
Moving to a new city is hard. And when you’re a child, it’s doubly so. Give Your Child a Voice Meeting New Friends Let Your Child Explore The Most Important Things Before moving, you’ve already talked to your child about Read complete article — Easing Your Child’s Transition When Moving
Posted in Moving with Children, Settling into Your New Home
June 14, 2012 |
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