Unless you bought a brand-new house, you knew there would be projects. There’s painting. Changing the locks. Adding a new front door on for curb appeal. But there is one thing that few new homeowners want to admit right away. It’s admitting that windows that don’t open and others are costing you a ton of […] Read More
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How to Avoid Moving Scams
Don’t Fall for a Moving Scam! Make sure to compare all your options and avoid any moving scams. We all have busy lives and it makes sense that many of us are on the move each year. For the past five years, more than 40 million Americans find themselves packing things up and moving each […] Read More
Create a Crush-free Box to Protect Your Belongings
Two factors determine whether a packed box will protect your belongings during an interstate move: material and method. Avoid relying on low-budget boxes (such as beat-up empties from your local grocer, department store or liquor shop). Instead, invest in sturdy containers able to endure the rigors of relocation. Corrugated cardboard offers top-notch stability via three-layered […] Read More
Off-season Moving Offers More Options
Summertime is to cross-country relocation what rush hour is to city traffic: B-U-S-Y. Relocating September through April feels like a comfortable cruise in the country by comparison. Why does the year’s busiest moving period occur between May and August? Simple. Reliable weather + no school = primo combo. But the moving industry’s busy season isn’t […] Read More
Recycle Expired Electronic Items Before You Relocate
Try naming five things that suffer shorter lifespans than electronic gadgets. Stumped? Once you’ve grown weary of that gizmo or your smartphone passes its expiration date (and trading it in isn’t an option), what next? Junk drawer? Garage? Trash? Electronics aren’t confined to mini models, either. Remember that defunct VCR/DVD combo player collecting dust in […] Read More
DIY Moves: Bargain or Boondoggle?
“DIY” culture is everywhere, so you probably memorized long ago what those three letters signify. But just because your favorite TV home-décor-show host constantly uses the abbreviation doesn’t mean it should be applied universally. Take tires, for instance. Adding air? That’s a DIY-er. Rotating and balancing? Go pro. Painting a playroom? You got this. Spreading […] Read More
