As we’ve often stated on this blog, moving can be one of life’s most stress inducing events. There are a million things to do before, during and after moving into a new home. One of the biggest challenges is deciding what to do with furniture that you will not be putting in your new home. …
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One of the biggest challenges people who move from one apartment to another or from an apartment to a home face is getting their security deposit back. Sure it’s the tenant’s money, but some landlord’s find inventive and underhanded ways to keep this money. In fact, some people who move simply count this money as …
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They can make the most perfect move to the most idyllic location a living hell. We are referring to bad neighbors. Unfortunately, they are an inescapable part of life. Thus, the trick is not in avoiding them altogether, it is in knowing how to deal with them so that things do not get out of …
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In a perfect world, the new home or apartment that you are moving into will have been cleaned thoroughly by conscientious tenants or homeowners. But we all know this is not a perfect world. Prior residents sometimes forget the little courtesies in life like such as helping to make the next person’s move easier and …
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Moving is all about remaining calm and organized in the midst of one of life’s most stress-inducing events. And as usual, technology has provided an answer for this – apps. There are several apps online that can help make your move less stressful and more productive as you begin your adventure in a new town. …
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Moving from one part of the country or even from one city to another is difficult enough without being hit with sticker-shock once you reach your new destination. However, this is exactly what happens to people who do not have a realistic idea of how much their move will ultimately cost. And this kind of …
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One of the most difficult parts of any move is the act of leaving our close friends. Sure Facebook and Skype can close the distance digitally, but it is still a difficult transition to make. However, one should view relocating to another state or even town as an opportunity to make new friends and broaden …
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Wood-based furnishings are among the most fragile items that are placed in storage. After all, wood is susceptible to scratches, cracks, warping, rotting and just plain age. For this reason, special care should be taken to help ensure that your wood-based items are protected until you need your furnishings again. We protect all your belongings …
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One of the most daunting parts to any move is deciding what to throw out and what to keep. You know you have to do it but let’s face it – many of us are packrats. We cling on to certain items simply because we are used to having them around. But getting rid of …
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Moving can be as exciting as it is stressful and as much fun as it is filled with hard work and concentration. Those factors are a part of every move. However, another thing that all moves share is that there is always the chance of both minor and major injury during the process. Of course, …
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