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  • Planning A Move? 3 Household Items That Can Make Packing Easier

    If you're going to be moving, it's time to start gathering all the supplies you'll need. Before you go out and purchase expensive packing supplies, you should know that some of the things you'll need can be found right in your own home. Here are three simple household items you can use to make packing easier and less expensive. Save Your Pool Noodles If you own a pool, chances are good that you have a few pool noodles in your backyard. [Read More]

  • Reasons To Hire A Moving Service When You Make A Local Move

    If you're moving to a new home or apartment in the same city, you'll have an easier time than if you move across the country. Sill, moving is a tough job no matter how far the distance. While you could recruit your friends and move things yourself, hiring a local mover is a better idea when you have belongings that you value. Here's why you should hire a mover even if it's a local move. [Read More]

  • Organize And Pack An Extensive Collection Of Potted Plants, Trees, And Gardening Equipment

    If you own an extensive collection of potted plants, trees, and gardening equipment and would like to move all of the items to your new residence across town, the following tips will assist with carefully organizing and packing your possessions so that you can keep track of everything and not need to worry about items incurring damage while being transported. Materials watering can water hose tarp shallow wooden crates packing foam waterproof containers with lids notebook adhesive labels permanent marker Water The Plants And Trees And Place Them In Shallow Crates [Read More]

  • How To Plan A Budget For A Local Move

    If you're planning a local move, it pays to be prepared. One way to stay ahead of the curve is to plan a budget so there aren't any big shocks to your wallet. Here are three ways to hone in on all the possible costs so that moving day goes without a hitch. #1. Plan ahead According to rental expert Niccole Schreck, you should plan your move a year in advance when possible so there's plenty of time to save money. [Read More]

  • Pregnant And Relocating? Here's What You'll Need To Know

    Moving from one apartment or home to another is no cakewalk, even under the best possible circumstances. For someone who's pregnant, however, the entire move takes on a new dimension of stress and worry. If you're planning on moving before you have your baby, there are a few things you'll want to know before you start packing.   Moving Long Distance? Find a Doctor First The first thing you should do as soon as possible, especially if you're moving cross-country, is look for a new obstetrician. [Read More]

  • Three Ways To Insure Your Move

    If you are like most people who are engaged in a move, you would like to assume that everything that leaves your old residence will arrive at your new residence in the same shape it started out in. Unfortunately, even when you secure the services of a professional moving company, things can sometimes happen that can cause your items to be damaged. But whose responsibility is it to repair or replace your items? [Read More]

  • Tips For Simplifying Your International Move

    Making a move to another country is a big deal not only because of the change in environment, but also the change in culture. The first few days following an international move can be a flurry of confusion, changes and new discoveries. If you've just found out that you're going to be moving, this is the time to start getting ready. Here are a few things that you can start working on now to help make the transition a little bit easier. [Read More]

  • 6 Ways To Streamline The Home Selling And Buying Process

    Buying a home is stressful enough, but when you are also in the process of selling your old home that stress can easily be amplified. Buying and selling simultaneously can mean double the logistical challenges, paperwork, and time. Luckily, there are ways to streamline the entire selling and buying process in order to cut down on stress and keep things as efficient and simple as possible. Here are six great ways to do just that: [Read More]

  • Boat Storage: 3 Tips To Avoid Engine Trouble In The Winter

    Boating is an incredibly attractive watersport and recreational activity in the U.S. captivating over 7.3% of all Americans over the age of 16 to become boat owners. There is nothing more freeing than going for an adventure on the waters. All boat owners have one common problem – storing the boat when it is not in use. Not knowing how to store the boat properly in storage could easily lead to engine problems – especially during the winter. [Read More]