Moving Tips

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Preparing For Your Upcoming Move When You Have Kids

Prepare for your upcoming move ahead of time by researching the area you’ll be relocating to, familiarizing yourself with its unique features, and developing a plan with your family. You might wonder why anyone would need to prepare for a move before they make it. Well, it’s not because life is fair. With kids, you know that moving anywhere will be anxiety-provoking. When you have a packed schedule, limited time together as a family, and limited resources, it can feel…
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How to Pack Electronics for Your Upcoming Move

Various factors can make it extra difficult to pack your electronics for moving. The stressful time of moving can make it difficult to remember important details about packing your electronics, such as whether you should use a box or bubble wrap for wrapping them. To pack electronics for your next move, consider these tips to help make the process easier for both you and your family: 1. Make sure you have a backup of all your data and files Data…
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Dos & Dont’s for What to Put in Storage When Moving

There are many do’s & dont’s when it comes to what you should or shouldn’t put in storage. Your new home may not be large enough for all of your belongings, or you may want to downsize to make room for other things in your life. Knowing what items in particular need to be put into storage sooner rather than later will also save you money in the long run by eliminating extra trips back and forth from your new…
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Tips for Holding a Pre-Move Garage Sale

Moving can be stressful. It involves packing your belongings, sorting them together, and ensuring that no stuff is damaged. However, if you want to make moving a little easier, it’s crucial to avoid packing and carrying things you no longer need. Having a garage sale is the best way to get rid of such things. The following are some tips for holding a successful garage sale before moving. 1. Plan for a Garage Sale If you want to have a…
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Helping the Senior in your Life Downsize Before a Move: Considerations To Make

A smaller living space might appeal to the senior in your life for many reasons. Perhaps the senior is an empty-nester, which means the kids are all grown and moved out. The senior in your life might also be tired of maintaining the lawn or yard, paying for expensive utilities, or living in the same space after decades. Benefits of Downsizing Irrespective of the reason for downsizing, you should always remember that numerous perks come with downsizing your living space.…
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How to Protect Heirloom Quality Furniture During a Move

When moving, you must carefully pack the items in your home to protect them against damage during transit. If you are planning on moving and have heirlooms or antiques (as well as other valuable furniture) packed for transport, take the time now to create an effective packing system. You can use these methods to protect heirloom quality furniture during a move: Packing Heirloom Quality Furnishings Carefully The best way to ensure your heirloom-quality furniture arrives unscathed is to prepare it…
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Ways to Involve Kids When Organizing and Packing for a Move

When it comes to packing for a move, often parents feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Parents often want to involve the children in packing activities, but navigating the process can be difficult. This blog post will discuss how to get the children involved in moving and packing while also creating a fun and relaxing environment for the family. Ways to Involve Kids When Organizing and Packing for a Move 1. Make it a Family Activity Rather than…
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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…