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Moving Guides, Packing

You’ve done your best to prepare for your upcoming move. You made your lists and checked them twice. You’ve stayed in touch with your moving company, kept up with your schedule, and stayed calm during the process. There’s one thing left for you to complete, however, and you’ve been putting it off… packing. Nobody likes…

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File A Claim, Moving Guides

Not all furniture is equal, especially when you’re moving. Some furniture is light, easy to transport, and easier to handle. Some furniture… isn’t. When it comes to your especially fragile, cumbersome, or easily-marked furniture, the process becomes more complicated. How do you move these things without damaging them? How do you get your heaviest items…

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Moving Guides, Packing

Unfortunately, protecting your glass and breakables during a move isn’t as simple as bundling them up in newspaper. There’s an art to keeping easily broken possessions like glass safe when transporting them. It requires foresight, specific materials, and constant special care. We want to help! Today, we’re covering everything you need to know about how…

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Moving Guides, What To Expect

Most people don’t take very good care of themselves while they’re moving. There’s so much going on that it’s easy to let proper nutrition and hydration fall by the wayside. Resist the urge to use a drive-through for every meal or to skip mealtimes altogether! If you eat right during your move, you’ll feel better…

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Moving Guides, Packing

Not every item can be as straightforward to move as a closet full of sweaters or a collection of books. Fragile items—especially if they’re heavy or contain multiple moving parts—often pose a challenge for movers. These specialty items require extra attention to avoid damage from packing to unloading the truck. Before you move, consider which…

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