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  1. Four Tips For Packing Your Garage

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    Moving is stressful enough with having to figure out how you’re going to pack up all of those obscure items housed in your garage. While it is fairly intuitive to to pack books and knick knacks in sturdy boxes, how exactly do you prepare your grill for a move? What about your lawn mower, weed eater, or other gas-powered lawn care equipment? Keep reading to get some handy tips and tricks for pack…Read More

  2. How To Safely Move Your Firearms

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    If you’re a hunter or firearms enthusiast facing a cross-country move, you may be wondering how exactly you’re supposed to move your guns across state lines. With gun laws varying significantly from state to state as well as the obvious safety considerations, moving your firearms incorrectly can have some serious consequences. Consider the following advice regarding moving your firearms to hel…Read More

  3. Avoid These Organizational Mistakes While Downsizing

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    In a previous blog post, we shared some tips for making your residential downsize a success, one of which included the purging of nonessential items. Homeowners typically want to keep certain sentimental valuables, but it can be much more difficult for some than others to get rid of anything at all. If you simply can’t get rid of any more belongings but still feel buried in clutter in your new s…Read More

  4. Packing Your Bedroom Items

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    One of the most frustrating aspects of moving is also one of the most essential - packing. When it comes to gathering up your belongings to be relocated to your new home, it is important to pack each item properly. Use the instructions below when packing the items in your bedroom to ensure a more efficient and pleasant packing experience. How To Pack Your Bedroom Items Bedding & Pillows Sheets…Read More

  5. Four Tips For Home Downsizing

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    Homeowners decide to downsize for a variety of reasons. Some folks decide they don’t want to spend their mid-lives in a large, empty nest, others don’t have the energy or motivation to maintain a sizable living space, and still others decide to trade the quiet of suburbia for the excitement of city living. No matter what your reason is for downsizing, there are several tips you can put into pr…Read More

  6. Make These Considerations Before Relocating Your Business

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    Sometimes, it’s simply time to go, but you should never jump into a business relocation without thinking about a few things first. Whether you’ve exhausted your reach within your current market, need to upsize to a larger facility, or need to move in order to live your desired lifestyle, you never want to make any business relocation decisions lightly. Take the following into account in order …Read More

  7. How To Pack Up Your Business Office

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    Moving from one home to another is a stressful process, but moving your business can be simply overwhelming. Packing up your current business location, be it an office suite or an entire building, is not the same as packing up your kitchen at home. Your office move needs to go quickly and smoothly to ensure a minimal impact on your business. See below for some tips on how to properly pack up your …Read More

  8. Tips For Renting A Moving Truck Part 2

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    If you’re moving in the near future, you’ve probably already thought about renting a moving truck. These rentals make moving much more convenient by allowing movers to relocate all of their belongings to their new homes without having to take several trips. Renting a truck can be confusing and stressful. Here are a few tips for renting a moving truck: Check For Previous Damage When you show up…Read More

  9. Tips For Renting A Moving Truck Part 1

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    When it comes to moving from one home to another, whether you’re moving across town or across the country, there are a few checklist items that must be completed to make the relocation possible. One of those checklist items is a moving truck. Most of us don’t have vehicles large enough to haul all of our belongings in a single trip, so when we move we rent massive trucks in order to make movin…Read More

  10. Trusted Storage Makes For A Stress Free Retirement

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    When Frank and Barb purchased their home, they chose it for many reasons. The four bedrooms allowed each of their children to have their own spaces, the large corner lot provided a massive lawn for their children and their dogs to play, and the two living rooms allowed for their children to have their own separate television space. Decades later, Frank and Barb’s children have moved out, the cou…Read More