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Planning on hiring a local moving company to facilitate your move to a new residence? A professional mover typically offers an easy and hassle-free moving solution, but you have to be aware of additional charges that may be included in your final moving estimate. Here is a list of some extra moving charges that may apply depending on the circumstances of your move so you can plan for them in advance and avoid going over-budget.…
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When it comes to storing your belongings away from home, you need to know they are secure. For this reason, it is imperative to take certain safety precautions to help prevent them from being stolen.
Unit Location
When looking for a storage unit to rent, you need to pay attention to location of the unit. Choosing an adequate spot within the facility is just one way of keeping would-be thieves from wanting to break into it.…
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Planning a household move can be stressful for anyone, but it is especially so when you have children in your home. Here are some tips on how to coordinate a safe and peaceful move with your family in tow.
Give Children Time to Adjust
The first thing to consider is how you will frame the move for your children. It can be helpful to give them a lot of time to adjust.…
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Strawberry Shortcake was huge back in the 80’s, and the dolls remain a hot commodity among vintage collectors. The cost of these dolls is just going up year by year. If you have your own collection of Strawberry Shortcake dolls that you want to hold onto for a few more years, or many more years, the way that you pack and store them will determine the condition they will be in when you retrieve them.…
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Your boat, ATV and recreational vehicle serve you well throughout the summer months, giving you a way to enjoy relaxing weekends away from home. Chances are, however, you might not have room on your property to store these items through the winter. That’s where long-term storage comes into play. If you are looking for long-term storage, here are a few things you should consider before you sign a lease.
Indoor Or Outdoor Storage…
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When most people think of moving long distances, they think of chaos and stress. While moving is certainly difficult, you can make it easier. One of the ways to improve your move is to be organized and label your moving boxes. If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. These five tips will have you labeling your moving boxes like a professional:
1. Label Immediately
One of the most important tips is to label your boxes immediately.…
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GeoTrax train sets by Fisher Price are awesome for something to do during quality time with your kids. Unfortunately, those train sets are rather expensive, take up a lot of space and the kids lose interest in them after a little while. Luckily, once you store the sets away for a little while, your kids will express the same excitement they first did when you bring it back out of storage.…
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Pianos can be very elegant-looking musical instruments when in use, but if you’ve ever tried to move one you know that their design isn’t very move-friendly. Here are three of the challenges inherent in piano moving, whether you’re moving your piano to the next room or across a continent.
1. Weight
First of all, a piano weighs many hundreds of pounds. In fact, even a spinet (the smallest non-toy upright-style piano) can weigh several hundred pounds and it only increases from there.…
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If you are planning a move unexpectedly and you have to get from your current house to a new house you haven’t found yet, a professional moving company is going to be an ally. There is a lot that goes into moving residences in a short amount of time, especially when you have to sell a house and buy a house. With expert movers, you don’t have to worry about the labor or hassles of the move.…
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If you are an avid reader who has an extensive collection of books, moving can be a challenge. A few books are easily moved, but more than a few can quickly put a strain on you and your family. Here are some tips to help ensure your books arrive safely and without causing injury to anyone.
Cut Down Your Collection
Moving companies typically charge according to weight and time during a move.…
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