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Towing a Trailer: Safe Towing Checklist

Towing a Trailer: Safe Towing Checklist

Whether it's a rental trailer or one you own, towing a trailer for the first time might be a little daunting. If you're anything like me, you'll have a million questions. After figuring out what kind of hitch is right for my vehicle and how to safely load a trailer,...

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How to Reduce Fuel Costs in Your Moving Truck Rental

How to Reduce Fuel Costs in Your Moving Truck Rental

When it comes to saving money during your DIY move, a moving truck rental is a great start. But, did you know that there are other things you can do throughout the course of your move to reduce costs? We all know that moving can be expensive, so save money in fuel...

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How To Deal With Noisy Neighbors

How To Deal With Noisy Neighbors

Do you know how to deal with noisy neighbors? No one likes to be woken up in the middle of the night by noisy neighbors or to have to hear loud music. Your home is where you should be able to escape from the outside world.  At some point in your life, though, you will...

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Creative Wrapping Ideas Using Moving Supplies

Creative Wrapping Ideas Using Moving Supplies

We are smack in the middle of the gift-giving season. No matter what you're celebrating (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc.), now is the time to give a festively wrapped gift. And, we have some great creative wrapping ideas to help you use up some of those old moving...

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DIY: How to Paint a Room

DIY: How to Paint a Room

Painting is a simple and inexpensive way to add some personal flair to your home and show off your style! It can have a huge impact on the feeling of your room, and for much less than the cost of all new furniture or wall art. Doing the paint job yourself can save you...

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How to Store your Halloween Costumes

How to Store your Halloween Costumes

What do The Statue of Liberty, Alice in Wonderland, Christmas Morning*, Zombie football players and Bacon all have in common?  Those are some of the Halloween costumes my kids have used over the years! Some I want to keep forever; others I had no choice but to...

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How to Rent a Moving Truck

How to Rent a Moving Truck

Updated on 2/10/17 Once you've decided that a DIY move is the way to go, you will need to rent a moving truck. Below is the process you can expect when renting a moving truck. Before you rent a truck, remember: There is a minimum age requirement for renting a truck,...

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