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How to Plan a Move on Short Notice

Ideally, a moving plan unfolds over several months; however, sometimes things happen, and you need to plan one on short notice. Whether you have a month or days, there are several ways to decrease stress and speed up your move. 1. Make a List and Check It Twice When you have to make a quick turnaround move, a list will prove invaluable because you’ll have all the essential details in one place. Booking dates for movers

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Ideal Food Items to Include in Your First-Night Moving Kit

Moving is a hectic event that leaves little time much meal-planning. In reality, someone in your household will be hungry when you all arrive at your new home, even if it’s just for a quick snack or a drink before you get down to heavy-duty unpacking tasks.

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6 Reasons Not to DIY Your Relocation

While a do-it-yourself household move can save you money compared to hiring professional movers, a DIY relocation is challenging and potentially dangerous because of the risk of injury and other mishaps. Here are some things to consider if you’re deciding between moving on your own and hiring movers.

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5 Tips for Packing Your Basement

If you have a basement, you know it’s different from the main floor of your home. As a result, you have to pay more attention to issues like moisture and pests than you would to other parts of the house. Moving your belongings from your basement may be easier than you think. Here are five tips to simplify the process.

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Tasks to Complete Before Moving Out of Your Rental

You must complete specific tasks when ready to move out of your rental. To make the transition to your new apartment, condo, or home easier, tick the following to-do items off your list.

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6 Signs That You Need to Repack a Box

Once you pack a box, it’s a relief to know that you can set it aside until you move. Except it doesn’t always turn out that way. Occasionally, you have to repack a box after packing it incorrectly. Here are five signs a box needs repacking, so you can fix it beforehand. 1. Loud Noises Properly packing a box involves wrapping delicate items to stay secure and not move around inside the box. 

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Bringing a Senior Relative to Live With You? 8 Tips to Help Them Declutter

Bringing a senior relative to live in your home can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be a lot of work. Downsizing is a time-consuming, work-intensive process that your relative will likely undergo. However, you can make it easier by following these tips.

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4 Important Questions Before Selecting New Office Space for Your Business

Certain decisions can make all the difference in the workforce's productivity, budget, profitability, and how well your business thrives. One of those business decisions is choosing a new office space. If you have concluded that office relocation is necessary, prepare in advance as a business owner. Sit with some big questions and consider the answers to help ensure you relocate to the best new office space.

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5 Problems You May Encounter With a Do-It-Yourself Move

One of the first questions everyone faces when moving to a new home is whether they should tackle the relocation themselves or hire professional movers.    The advantages and disadvantages of each home moving circumstance are unique, so it’s hard to determine what will be ideal for you. In most cases, people not in the moving industry aren't familiar with the proper procedures for moving heavy items, protecting furniture, and loading or driving moving trucks.  

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Sale in the New Year

Are you planning to sell your home in the new year?! You can do many things to prepare your home for sale. Below, we've listed five things you can do to help ensure your house is ready to put on the market when the time comes. By fixing maintenance problems, meeting with a realtor, staging, and performing other tasks, you can get your house ready for sale.

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