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Easing Your Toddler's Anxiety About Moving

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Moving is stressful on everyone in the family, but it might be your toddler that feels the most stress over your upcoming move. For a toddler, moving is a huge deal. Your home and family is pretty much your toddler’s whole world, and part of that is changing. After all, huge changes are really scary when you don’t know what to expect. Most little kids stick to some sort of daily routine, and when that routine is interrupted or adjusted it can be very stressful.…

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Two Storage Tips To Avoid Common Problems

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The moving process can be extremely complicated and disruptive. Not surprisingly, it can be common for individuals to feel somewhat overwhelmed during this process. This can be especially true when individuals find that they will need to store some of their possessions during this process, because this can add more steps to your move. To help you be better prepared to avoid some routine oversights, you should make it a point to keep the following storage tips in mind.…

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Doing A Huge Remodel Of Your Living Room? Put Furniture In A Storage Unit

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The living room is often the largest room in your house. As a result, you may have furniture that would just not fit in any other room. So, when you plan a large and time-consuming remodel for your living room, you need to find a place for everything to go, and a storage unit is the perfect solution. Television Stand The main thing that you need to consider with storing a television stand is the material.…

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Tenant About To Be Evicted? Schedule Clean Out Services To Get Back On Track

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Regardless of how thorough you are with finding a high-quality tenant, you can still have problems. When you have given a tenant a 30-day notice to evict and the final day is coming up, You should start making plans for what to do with the property. It can take several extra weeks after the 30 days has passed to actually get the tenants to move out, especially if they are being uncooperative.…

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Space Saving Tips For Packing A Storage Unit

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When you are putting your things in a self-storage unit, you should use as many space saving tips as possible, so you don’t waste any space in the unit. This may make it possible for you to go with a smaller sized unit, which can save you some money on your storage fees. Follow at least some of the ideas provided here to save space in your storage unit. Use the same sized boxes…

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3 Additional Charges That May Impact Your Final Moving Bill

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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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Different Options For Keeping Your Belongings Safe In A Storage Unit

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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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Tips For Moving With Small Children

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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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Preparing, Packing And Storing Strawberry Shortcake Dolls Properly

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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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Storing Your Recreational Vehicles For The Winter: Three Things To Consider

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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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