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Monthly Archives: December 2012
Packing and Moving Supplies You Should Use
Getting ready to move? Unless you’re going to hire someone to pack and move everything for you, you need to have the right tools on hand. And by “tools”, I mean moving supplies. There are many different packing and moving Read complete article — Packing and Moving Supplies You Should Use
Posted in DIY Moves, Moving Supplies, Types of Moves
December 31, 2012 |
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What Are Moving Blankets?
Worried about something breaking during your move? Moving blankets protect large items, like wooden furniture and sculptures, from cracks and dents. In essence, they are blankets — big pieces of cloth. However, moving blankets usually come with extra reinforcement, tougher Read complete article — What Are Moving Blankets?
Posted in Moving Supplies
December 30, 2012 |
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What Are Furniture Sliders?
Moving a Couch? Then you might want some furniture sliders, which can be placed on the feet of furniture, so that it may be slid across the floor without scratching it. Furniture sliders are a great way to move furniture Read complete article — What Are Furniture Sliders?
Posted in Difficult Things to Move, Prepping & Packing
December 29, 2012 |
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How to Save Money When Moving
Want to cheapen your move? There are many ways to save money when moving. Some are big-time budget cutters. Others can help save you a few dollars here and there. Both can help make your move more financially manageable. Read Read complete article — How to Save Money When Moving
Posted in Cost of Moving, Money Saving Tips, Moving Checklist & Tips
December 28, 2012 |
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What Is a Moving Contract?
You NEED a moving contract. If you’re moving without a moving contract, you are making a big mistake, and you could lose thousands of dollars for it. Moving contracts are written agreements between you and your moving company that establish Read complete article — What Is a Moving Contract?
Posted in Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Types of Moves
December 27, 2012 |
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Are Verbal Moving Estimates Bad?
“We’re looking at about $3,000,” says the mover, after talking to you on the phone for ten minutes or so. $3,000! You think. It’s more than you were expecting, but, then again, what exactly were you expecting? $3,000: it’ll work. Read complete article — Are Verbal Moving Estimates Bad?
Posted in Cost of Moving, Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Types of Moves
December 26, 2012 |
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Moving Tips
Want some moving know-how? I’m talking insight into the dirty secrets of moving companies, and advice for handling the hardest cross-country moves. I’m talking moving tips from moving experts who understand that moving means more than throwing money at U-Haul Read complete article — Moving Tips
Posted in Moving Checklist & Tips
December 24, 2012 |
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In-House Moving Estimates
Want an accurate moving estimate? Over-the-phone or online moving quotes are great for giving you an idea of how much moving will cost. And sometimes they can lead you to a good moving company. However, they are not guaranteed accurate, Read complete article — In-House Moving Estimates
Posted in Cost of Moving, Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Types of Moves
December 23, 2012 |
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What Is a Binding Not-to-Exceed Moving Estimate?
Binding non-to-exceed agreements are just about as good as they get. Binding not-to-exceed moving estimates are not estimates at all. Estimates imply uncertainty; binding not-to-exceed is very certain. It establishes, in writing, how much you will pay for services, with Read complete article — What Is a Binding Not-to-Exceed Moving Estimate?
Posted in Cost of Moving, Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Types of Moves
December 22, 2012 |
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Over-the-Phone Moving Estimates
Is it okay to get an estimate over the phone? Sure. But don’t count on it being the final price. Over-the-phone estimates are great ways to get an idea of the answer to this question: how much does it cost Read complete article — Over-the-Phone Moving Estimates
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December 21, 2012 |
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Miami Local References
Moving to Miami? We’re here to help. There’s a lot you should do when moving to Miami. For example, you should get sandals and ice cream and go to the beach. And you should eat a Cuban sandwich with a Read complete article — Miami Local References
Posted in Miami, FL
December 20, 2012 |
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Dallas Local References
Moving to Dallas? We’re here to help. There’s a lot you’ll need to experience when moving to Dallas. There’s the Texas brisket, the Texas State Fair, the Texas Rangers, the Texas toast… the Texas of it all. Texas. However, one thing that’s Read complete article — Dallas Local References
Posted in Dallas, TX
December 20, 2012 |
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Los Angeles Local References
Moving to LaLaLand? We’re here to help. There’s much you should experience when moving to L.A. There’s the basking, the beaching, the burritos… Oh, and you’ll need to take figure out how to avoid the daily gridlock, where to buy some hip Read complete article — Los Angeles Local References
Posted in Los Angeles, CA
December 20, 2012 |
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San Francisco Local References
Moving to San Francisco? We’re here to help. There’s much you should experience when moving to SF. There’s the food, the hiking, iconic destinations, like the Golden Gate Bridge, epic parks, and millions of people from all over the world. Read complete article — San Francisco Local References
Posted in San Francisco, CA
December 20, 2012 |
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Chicago Local References
Moving to Chicago? We’re here to help. There’s a lot you should experience when moving to Chicago: the five-star greasy food, the shopping on Michigan Avenue, and the architecture, like the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Building. Oh, and Read complete article — Chicago Local References
Posted in Chicago, IL
December 20, 2012 |
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Houston Local References
Moving to Houston? We’re here to help. There’s a lot you should experience when moving to Houston. There’s the museum district, the nearby Gulf of Mexico, the bigger-than-life Texas cuisine. Also, you should figure out your commute, learn the Houston Read complete article — Houston Local References
Posted in Houston, TX
December 20, 2012 |
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New York City Local References
Moving to New York? We’re here to help. There’s a lot you should learn about when moving to the Big Apple. It has a dense public transit system, countless neighborhoods, and a bajillion restaurants, bars, clubs, parks and shops, ranging from Read complete article — New York City Local References
Posted in New York City, NY
December 20, 2012 |
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Types of Moving Estimates
Trying to get a price on moving? It’s more difficult than you might think. Sure, you can get some free moving quotes at MovingGuru.com, and you should, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are many different types Read complete article — Types of Moving Estimates
Posted in Cost of Moving, Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Types of Moves
December 20, 2012 |
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What Are Full Service Moving Companies?
Don’t want to lift a pinky during your move? Then you need a full-service moving company. Full-service moving companies handle everything from packing to driving, so you don’t have to. Full-service movers might do everything for you, but before you Read complete article — What Are Full Service Moving Companies?
Posted in Moving Companies, Types of Moves
December 19, 2012 |
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Are There Affordable Packing Companies?
Finding an affordable packing service is possible. And I’m not talking about recruiting your family. No, I’m talking about people who know how to pack boxes harder than Mike Tyson packs a punch. In this article, we will discuss five Read complete article — Are There Affordable Packing Companies?
Posted in Packing Services, Prepping & Packing
December 18, 2012 |
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How Much Does a Packing Service Cost?
Want help packing your stuff? Unfortunately, it’ll cost you. Moving packing services require an additional moving bill, on top of a rental truck or a moving pod. And because they involve personal services, that bill can get quite steep, fast. However, Read complete article — How Much Does a Packing Service Cost?
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December 17, 2012 |
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Packing Services for Moving
Packing can take longer than moving. If you have a large home, packing up everything, from dishes to doormats, can take many hours. And packing correctly can take days. For those who don’t have time to spend on packing, there Read complete article — Packing Services for Moving
Posted in Packing Services, Prepping & Packing
December 16, 2012 |
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How to Transport Alcohol Over State Lines
Can you go to jail for transporting beer? You probably won’t. However, theoretically, it’s possible in some states. If you’re transporting alcohol within a state, you have nothing to worry about. However, transporting alcohol over state lines is a different. Read complete article — How to Transport Alcohol Over State Lines
Posted in Difficult Things to Move, Moving Safety
December 16, 2012 |
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What Is the Best Truck Rental Company?
The best truck rental is… Wait for it… It depends. Like so many things in life, there is no “best” moving truck rental company. Rather, there are many companies that range between good and bad, depending on the situation. If Read complete article — What Is the Best Truck Rental Company?
Posted in Money Saving Tips, Moving Trucks, Types of Moves
December 15, 2012 |
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How to Get a Free Moving Expense Estimate
Get a free moving estimate in 2 minutes, tops. Moving estimates are essential to coming up with a good moving plan. Without at least an estimate, you have no idea what you should expect to pay, whether your moving budget Read complete article — How to Get a Free Moving Expense Estimate
Posted in Cost of Moving, Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Types of Moves
December 14, 2012 |
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Hurricane Survival Guide for Moving Somewhere with Hurricanes
Moving to the Atlantic Coast or the Gulf? The come like an army. They don’t hide; they just trudge forward, immense, imposing and unavoidable. And then, when they arrive, all hell breaks loose, with jet-like winds and rushes of seawater Read complete article — Hurricane Survival Guide for Moving Somewhere with Hurricanes
Posted in Moving Safety, Odds & Ends
December 13, 2012 |
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Tornado Survival Guide for Moving Somewhere with Tornadoes
Moving to tornado alley? Have you ever heard tornado sirens? They sounds like angels crying. And when the sky gets sickly green and the air gets still with storm, they begin to wail. When you hear them, it’s best to Read complete article — Tornado Survival Guide for Moving Somewhere with Tornadoes
Posted in Moving Safety, Odds & Ends
December 13, 2012 |
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Earthquake Survival Guide for Moving Somewhere with Earthquakes
Moving to an earthquake zone? If it’s minor, it feels like you’re on a boat in calm seas. The ground rolls gently beneath you, and loose items swing as if in a light breeze. If it’s major, you might as Read complete article — Earthquake Survival Guide for Moving Somewhere with Earthquakes
Posted in Moving Safety, Odds & Ends
December 13, 2012 |
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How Much Does Moving Cost?
Just want an idea of how much moving costs? Look no further. There are four basic ways to move, and each comes with its own price range. You can move on your own You can move with a rental truck Read complete article — How Much Does Moving Cost?
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December 13, 2012 |
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Terms to Include in Your Moving Contract
The worst thing you can do is hire movers without a contract. Seriously. It’s really dumb. They can abuse you very easily by adding terms and holding on to your stuff if you don’t pay their new price. The way Read complete article — Terms to Include in Your Moving Contract
Posted in Cost of Moving, Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Moving Safety, Types of Moves
December 11, 2012 |
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How to Pack Boxes
What to do with those cardboard boxes? Packing boxes isn’t hard. In fact, after you read this article, you’ll know everything you’ll ever need to know about how to pack boxes. You’ll be able to pack boxes while daydreaming about Read complete article — How to Pack Boxes
Posted in Moving Boxes, Prepping & Packing
December 10, 2012 |
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What Are Cross-Country Moving Companies?
Cross-country movers are moving companies licensed to transport personal belongings across state lines. They also have the necessary resources to transport stuff for thousands of miles, which many local moving companies do not. Most cross-country moving companies are very well-known, because they have Read complete article — What Are Cross-Country Moving Companies?
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December 10, 2012 |
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What Are Office Movers?
Changing offices? You’re probably going to need some moving help, and that’s where officer movers come into play. Office movers are moving companies that specialize in relocating offices. That being said, office movers don’t do anything special. They move offices Read complete article — What Are Office Movers?
Posted in Moving Companies, Types of Moves
December 9, 2012 |
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What Are National Moving Companies?
Nation-wide movers are moving companies licensed to transport personal belongings across state lines. They also have the necessary resources to transport stuff for thousands of miles, which many local moving companies do not. Most national moving companies are very well-known, because they have Read complete article — What Are National Moving Companies?
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December 9, 2012 |
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How to Ship Boxes in the Mail
Mailing boxes is a great idea. Mailing your moving boxes can be far cheaper than hiring a moving service, a you-pack service or a delivery service. The average moving box filled with $35/lbs will run you about $50 online. Not Read complete article — How to Ship Boxes in the Mail
Posted in Shipping Boxes
December 9, 2012 |
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What Are Long-Distance Moving Companies?
Long-distance movers are moving companies licensed to transport personal belongings across state lines. They have the necessary resources to transport stuff for thousands of miles. So, they are capable of handling cross-state moves, even if it’s New York to California. Read complete article — What Are Long-Distance Moving Companies?
Posted in Moving Companies
December 8, 2012 |
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Cheapest Way to Ship Boxes
Finding cheap shipping can be done. There are four steps to finding the cheap shipping. First, though, you need to determine if shipping is an option. If you’re going to ship items, they need to fit in a moving box. Read complete article — Cheapest Way to Ship Boxes
Posted in Shipping Boxes, Types of Moves
December 8, 2012 |
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How to Load a Moving Pod
Got a moving pod? It’ll be hard to control your excitement when you first see your moving pod. How will you fill it? When will you fill it? Oh, how metal-ly it is! However, you should take a few minutes Read complete article — How to Load a Moving Pod
Posted in You-Pack Companies
December 7, 2012 |
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What Is a Local Moving Company?
Local moving companies differ from long-distance moving companies in two major ways. First, they usually only deal with in-state moves. Second, they are smaller, which can lead to a different moving experience. In this article, we will discuss the basics Read complete article — What Is a Local Moving Company?
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December 7, 2012 |
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Get Free Moving Quotes
Want free moving quotes? Look no further than MovingGuru.com! Here are all the moving quotes you can handle: Moving is like going on vacation forever. The best movers are friends and family. Moving can be fun, but not when it Read complete article — Get Free Moving Quotes
Posted in Cost of Moving
December 7, 2012 |
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How to Ship Guns and Firearms
Are you a weapons owner? Gun can complicate any move. Some moving services refuse to transport them, and weapons-shipping laws can be difficult to work around. That being said, it’s entirely possible to move your guns from your old home Read complete article — How to Ship Guns and Firearms
Posted in Odds & Ends, Types of Moves
December 7, 2012 |
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How to Get Free Online Moving Quotes
Doesn’t the Internet rock? I mean, everything is right here for you… no need to sit on hold and listen to bad tunes from 1983, no need to discuss things with some jerk who mentally checked out three hours ago. I Read complete article — How to Get Free Online Moving Quotes
Posted in Cost of Moving
December 6, 2012 |
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How to Find the Best Moving Company Reviews
Can’t find your moving company online? Checking your moving company’s reputation is very important. There are a lot of bad movers out there, and even some outright moving scams. Reading reviews is the best way to avoid those problems. But Read complete article — How to Find the Best Moving Company Reviews
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December 6, 2012 |
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What Is a Binding Moving Estimate?
Want a moving quote that you can depend on? Binding moving estimates are essentially contracts that lay out the price for moving services. A person with a binding moving estimate knows exactly how much their move will cost, or at Read complete article — What Is a Binding Moving Estimate?
Posted in Cost of Moving, Moving Companies, Moving Quotes & Contracts, Types of Moves
December 6, 2012 |
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Why You Should Get Multiple Moving Quotes
Think of it like hamburgers… Prices for a burger range from $1 to $20. It depends on who is cooking it, what it’s made of, and what part of town you’re in. Moving companies are similar in a lot of Read complete article — Why You Should Get Multiple Moving Quotes
Posted in Cost of Moving, Moving Quotes & Contracts
December 5, 2012 |
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What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?
You know what would suck? Spending too much on storage. The easiest way to do this is by renting a storage unit that’s too big. But how does the average person know what size storage unit is right for them? Read complete article — What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?
Posted in Self-Storage
December 5, 2012 |
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What Are Moving Pods?
Are moving pods a vegetable? No, they’re big metal containers for your stuff. But they can be as good for you move as vegetables are for your body. Moving pods, also known as you-pack containers and moving cubes, allow you Read complete article — What Are Moving Pods?
Posted in You-Pack Companies
December 4, 2012 |
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Best Locks for Storage Units
Many self-storage units do not come with locks. If that’s the case, you’ll need to get your own lock for your self storage unit. And the type of lock you get matters. Getting a bad lock is like driving without Read complete article — Best Locks for Storage Units
Posted in Self-Storage
December 4, 2012 |
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How to Ship Boxes
Do you need to ship boxes to another city? Think about it: you can pack a few boxes of stuff, ship them in the mail, then fly to your new home with just a suitcase or two. Wouldn’t that be Read complete article — How to Ship Boxes
Posted in Shipping Boxes, Types of Moves, You-Pack Companies
December 4, 2012 |
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Tips for Moving on Your Own
So, you’re flying solo, huh? Packing up and getting out of dodge like how the outlaws of the Wild West used to do it, right? Loner-style. Vagabondish. No frills — all guts and 5 o’clock shadow. Well, if you follow Read complete article — Tips for Moving on Your Own
Posted in DIY Moves, Odds & Ends
December 3, 2012 |
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How to Check a Moving Company’s Reputation
Is your moving company trustworthy? Like anything, the moving world is filled with scams and shady businesses. Even if people aren’t outright robbed, they can be victimized by an unlicensed or poorly-equipped moving company. But how can you determine whether Read complete article — How to Check a Moving Company’s Reputation
Posted in Moving Companies, Types of Moves
December 3, 2012 |
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How Much Do Moving Companies Charge?
Want to get a good deal on your move? In order to get a good moving price, you need to know what a good moving price is. Moving companies charge their customers in many different ways, leading to a wide Read complete article — How Much Do Moving Companies Charge?
Posted in Cost of Moving, Moving Companies, Types of Moves
December 2, 2012 |
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Where to Find Cheap Self Storage
Looking for storage under $100 a month? A self storage unit might just be an empty room, but it’s surprisingly expensive. Just a 10×10 foot room can run a renter over $130 a month, and that’s not including climate control or Read complete article — Where to Find Cheap Self Storage
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December 1, 2012 |
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