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Moving 101: Five Helpful Tips For Labeling Your Boxes

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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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Packing And Storing Geotrax To Extend The Fun

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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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Three Challenges To Moving A Piano

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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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Trying To Manage A Move In A Hurry? What To Know To Prevent Dilemmas

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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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3 Tips For Packing Books

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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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How To Use Your Self-Storage Unit For Your Growing Family

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Keeping baby clothes and accessories for future children is a great way to save money, but it can also lead to a lot of clutter in your home. A self-storage unit provides the space you need to organize your items for easy accessibility. Here are just a few ways to put your self-storage facility to use for your growing family. Organize By Age Place freestanding shelving units along one wall in the storage space.…

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