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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is Sunday, June 15th! If you still don't have a gift yet, look no further. Grilling is a great way to bring together family and friends for this holiday. Put together a basket of some of these grilling accessories and bring out your dad's inner grill...

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Oil-Eating Microbes and Your Vehicle

Oil-Eating Microbes and Your Vehicle

Oil spills can leave unsightly stains in your garage or driveway, not to mention the harm it does to the environment when it is left uncleaned. When oil seeps into the ground, it runs the risk of contaminating the environment. It is important to clean up oil spills...

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How Do I Avoid a Parking Ticket on Moving Day?

How Do I Avoid a Parking Ticket on Moving Day?

Parking laws rely highly on whether a vehicle is categorized as commercial or not.  Avoid a parking ticket by paying attention to local ordinances. The definition of a "commercial vehicle" will depend on each state or province.  It is always a good idea to go to your...

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Vehicle Storage

Vehicle Storage

Maybe you are headed out of the country for an extended period of time. Maybe you only drive the vehicle on special occasions. Whatever your reason, you are going to want to make sure that your vehicle is protected. The last thing you want is to use your car for the...

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Making Your New Home Energy-Efficient

Making Your New Home Energy-Efficient

Summer is almost here and it may be stressful moving into a new house with high electricity bills from poor insulation. For a quick green fix, use bubble wrap to insulate your windows as a quick and cost-effective way to save on energy bills. By using bubble wrap,...

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Carpet Cleaning with Rug Doctor

Carpet Cleaning with Rug Doctor

Your moving boxes are all packed and the furniture is all loaded into the moving truck. All of your precious belongings and memories are ready to be moved to their new home…and you take a final look around at your old place. It's completely empty - except for the...

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Get Your Grill Ready for Summer

Get Your Grill Ready for Summer

It is getting to be that time of year where you want to be outside and light up the grill. Whether poolside, or on your back patio, summer is grilling season and you want to make sure to get your propane grill ready for summer. Inspecting Your Propane Grill Time and...

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How to Change Your Locks

How to Change Your Locks

There are quite a few benefits to changing your locks after you purchase a new home. This is a relatively inexpensive but highly beneficial task that will help your new home feel safe and secure. So, if “change the locks” is on your long list of post move-in “to-dos,”...

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Changing the Dryer Power Cord

Changing the Dryer Power Cord

If you've recently moved and brought your own washer and dryer to your new home, than you may have encountered this issue. Who knew there were two different kinds power cords for dryers? And of course, as life's coincidences would have it, you have the wrong one! No,...

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Dealing With Moving Day Stress

Dealing With Moving Day Stress

Whether it's a day to dread or to be excited about, all in all it is a bittersweet day, it's moving day. It's time to pack, rent a moving truck, load, unload, organize, clean, return apartment keys, etc. Thinking of everything as a whole can definitely seem very...

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Using Portable Storage for a Military Move

Using Portable Storage for a Military Move

As a son of a veteran and being a vet myself, I know that moving in the military can be very challenging. Active duty military families have to move once every 3 years on average. Here are some tips to make both your stateside and overseas military move more...

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Packing a Flat-Screen TV

Packing a Flat-Screen TV

Your flat-screen TV is your prized possession. It is the key to enjoying weekend games and movie nights. That being said, extra precautions must be taken when packing a flat-screen TV to ensure the safety of your item on its way to its new home. This guide will assist...

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