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Living in Washington DC

Living in Washington DC

Welcome to Washington DC! You may not be taking on Capitol Hill like Mr. Smith, but the capital still has plenty in store for you. Now that you've moved to DC, these tips will help you make the most of living in our nation's historically and culturally rich capital....

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20 Moving Day Hacks

20 Moving Day Hacks

Moving day is right around the corner and you've made preparations accordingly. Now that it's getting closer and closer to moving day, keep some of these moving day hacks in mind to make the process smoother. Wrap a couple layers of moving wrap tightly around your...

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Tips For Grilling Bacon

Tips For Grilling Bacon

Roses are Red Bacon is Bacon. Bacon.  A wise man once said, "everything is better with bacon." Well, maybe he wasn't wise, but whoever said it knows his bacon. Everything from ice cream to filet mignon have been paired with bacon. There are many ways to cook bacon:...

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How To Transport Antiques

How To Transport Antiques

When I think of antiques, I think of flip phones, pagers, cassettes and phone books. But those aren’t the kind of antiques that most people are interested in nowadays. Repurposing and collecting trends are giving new life to old goods. But once you get your hands on...

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How to Make Moving a Workout

How to Make Moving a Workout

During moving day, you have a chance to burn hundreds of calories by moving furniture, running up the stairs and even packing boxes! Here are some easy and safe ways to make moving a workout: Squats for Days Whether you are bending down to place something on the floor...

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What Fits in a Moving Box? [VIDEO]

What Fits in a Moving Box? [VIDEO]

As you prepare for your move, you're going to have to decide how to best pack up all of your belonging. Thankfully, you don't have to think about that too much because with the variety of moving box sizes, you can easily get boxed up and on your way. Small Moving Box...

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6 Stages of Moving Everyone Goes Through

6 Stages of Moving Everyone Goes Through

On your moving day and the days leading up to it you will experience a full range of emotions. This list will not only prepare you for the emotional stages of moving, but also help you avoid some of them completely. Just know that regardless of how you're feeling at...

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Buying Your First Home

Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home is just like you see on TV. You look at three homes, pick the one you want, put in an offer and become a homeowner, right? Wrong. Buying your first home takes quite a bit of stamina, desire, and commitment to get through a very time consuming...

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Tips For Moving in the Rain

Tips For Moving in the Rain

Sometimes moving in the rain just can't be helped. It may not be as "ironic" as rain on your wedding day, but rain on your moving day can be just as much of a hassle. The best way to fix this problem is your super-villain weather control ray, but short of that, these...

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Sharing Your Cross-Country Move

Sharing Your Cross-Country Move

We live in the age of social media and sharing nearly every detail of our lives online. When it comes to sharing your cross-country move—one of the biggest adventures of your life—you’ll want to make sure you choose the right online platform. With all the different...

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How to Pack Your Pet Terrarium

How to Pack Your Pet Terrarium

Pet Terrariums are often large and most likely fragile. To keep it protected during your move, wrap it in bubble wrap. The bubble wrap will provide cushion and protect the terrarium for scratches. Use tape to secure bubble wrap. Furniture pads will help with easy...

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A Man and a Can: Meals for Your Move

A Man and a Can: Meals for Your Move

Packing those moving boxes can definitely make you hungry. But, is there anything to eat? Everyone who moves goes through it: What do we eat? Do we go out to eat? Pick something up? Cook? Do we even have anything to cook? I like to call this just part of the "moving...

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