One thing that is often overlooked during the chaos that is involved in moving is floor protection. Floors can be scratched, carpets can be torn and soiled during a move and all this can complicate your move considerably. It can, for example, make it harder for you to get your deposit back if you are …
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Are you planning to move in the near future? If you are then you should know how moving may affect the filing of your tax return. Here are a few items you should note as you prepare for life in your new location. (Please consult a tax professional or the IRS if you have questions …
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If you have a high-value wine collection and are about to move then you have probably thought a lot lately about transporting your wines in a manner that causes them as little damage as possible. And since wine can be rather fragile, we offer you these steps for protecting this precious cargo. Pack your wine …
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Creating a beautiful, sprawling garden is a significant investment of time and money. In fact, it’s just as much of an investment as one would make in any other part of the home. Thus, you should seriously think about how you will take your garden with you when you move. Read on to find the …
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Every time a person moves from one home to another he or she faces a test of organization and persistence. This is because there are so many things to do and to keep track of that it is little wonder that anyone ever pulls off a successful relocation – but they do. This proves that …
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There’s an old saying that “whatever can go wrong will go wrong.” Well, for people who have ever moved from one home to another – and that is nearly all of us at some point – that is sometimes true. However, there are certain experiences that go beyond mere inconveniences and can make moving day …
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Whether it is squirrels digging holes in your lawn, deer gobbling shrubs, raccoons making a winter vacation lodge out of your attic or rabbits nibbling vegetables, wildlife can quickly devalue your home. They can gnaw through wiring, destroy insulation and even threaten family pets. Below are 5 tips and tricks to keep your new home …
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The elements, system failure, vandalism, and burglary are all dangers to vacant properties. If your former home has not been sold by the time you move then it may fall prey to any of these dangers. Take steps to decrease the chance that these potentially costly issues will devalue your former home by following the …
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In a previous post, we listed some of the advantages of moving during the off-season – those months following the summer. Well, moving during the holiday season is another thing completely. Done the wrong way and it can add more stress to an already hectic task. So, to ensure that your upcoming relocation is merry …
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Everyone who is about to move must eventually have to calculate the number of boxes they will need. Too few and you could end up having to transport items that are essentially unprotected to your new home. Too many and you can have boxes lying around your home forever. We’ve put together the below ways …
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