Posts by Liz Starkey

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Your Week-by-Week Moving Timeline Checklist

When moving to a new place, it is wise to know exactly what needs to be done weekly. A weekly checklist helps you stay on track with your move and makes the transition easier by ensuring that nothing important gets overlooked. Here is a week-by-week moving timeline checklist that will help you get organized before you even begin packing. 8 weeks before moving day Look for a house/apartment in your desired area; make an appointment at your local realtor’s office…
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Pros and Cons of Bubble Wrap 

Bubble wrap is a popular product for fragile packaging items because it effectively keeps things safe and prevents them from becoming damaged. However, bubble wrap can also have its downside. This blog post discusses the pros and cons of using bubble wrap.  The Benefits of Bubble Wrap  Bubble wrap offers several benefits. Here are some of them:  1. Bubble wrap is lightweight  Bubble wrap is very lightweight and easy to carry, use and store.  2. Bubble wrap can be reused…
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Ways to Protect Your Walls When Moving 

When moving, it is common for things to get damaged. One place that seems to experience an uptick in the concentration of damages overall is the walls of the home. To avoid damages, one must ensure they have put proper measures into the prevention of wall damage. There are several precautions that can be taken when it comes to moving that will help to reduce the overall damage that is done to the walls of your new space. Hire A…
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Grapevine, Tx Relocation Guide

Grapevine Texas is a city located in Tarrant County, North Texas, and is where around 59,000 people call home. Grapevine is known for it’s Historic downtown that has a wide range of activities ranging from Boutique shopping, restaurants, winery tasting rooms, and art galleries to a Historic Train called the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. All anchored by main street, this diverse downtown area is sure to provide you fun for years to come. You will probably find yourself not needing to…
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Why You Need a Moving Plan

It’s without a doubt that moving requires organization and lots of planning. Relocating your possessions from one house to another is a laborious undertaking that might seem daunting at first. The quality of experience you have during your relocation will largely be determined by how successfully you handle planning all the steps required to move. It all boils down to how effectively you spend your time before the move-out date, which is all about time. When planning a move, a…
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Approximating Moving Costs For Your Upcoming Move

The moving process can be a tedious process that requires a lot of time and can place a lot of stress on the individuals involved. Since the introduction of moving companies, this process has gradually become easier and less stressful. By providing a service to move your valuables from one place to the next, the hard work of moving suddenly became a lot more manageable. In exchange for making your move easier, your moving company will quote you a price…
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Tips for Moving Cross Country with Cats

Cats are amazing creatures, but they can be difficult to move around. There’s no denying that cats can be quite the handful. As soon as they start to move around, it can be impossible to keep them in one spot. Not only do they need to be supervised at all times, but they also need exercise. These characteristics can prove to be a real challenge if you’re planning a long-distance move and need to take your cats with you, but…
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When is the Best Time to Move?

The time of year which is best for you to move into a new home depends on your circumstances, priorities, and flexibility in your schedule. For example, it is often much easier to find and negotiate a lease for a new home during the summer. This is when many people plan to move out of their current homes, so landlords are less likely to be fully booked up. Summer The summer is also an excellent time to find a home…
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The Bedford, Texas Relocation Guide

Bedford Texas is a city that has seen a lot of growth over the last few years. Known as a mid-city, Bedford is a suburb of both Dallas and Fort Worth. The population has been increasing steadily over the last year with many new families moving to Bedford and the population rising from 46,979 people all the way up to 49,323 people. Bedford is located right in between the two major cities, Dallas and Fort Worth, making it easy to…
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How to Pack Your Collectibles

We’ve all felt the pressures of moving. Whether it be into a home, apartment, or even an office space. Taking the time out to pack up your delicate items and collectibles as neatly and carefully as possible so that they survive the move can be a very tedious process. Not to mention having to move those boxes once you have successfully packed the items safely. If you are a collector, you know how important the transportation of your beloved items…