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Tips for Moving Heavy Items Upstairs

Tips for Moving Heavy Items Upstairs

Almost everyone has lived in an upstairs apartment or bought a two story house at some point in their life. I have done both and have experienced the joy and pain of several moves in and out of these two. I have come up with some ideas and tips to help move those...

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Moving to Illinois

Moving to Illinois

Illinois is both interesting and beautiful. It has played an important role in the history of our country, with quite a few of our nation's leaders calling it "home" at one point or another. U.S. Presidents such as Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, and even Abraham...

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Why a Winter Move is Better than Summer

Why a Winter Move is Better than Summer

The Battle of Summer Moves Vs. Winter Moves When most of us think about the subject of do-it-yourself moving, particularly when to actually make the move, visions of sunshine,  summer break, ice cold lemonades, and... intensive heat, traffic jams, and high moving...

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Moving in With Someone of the Opposite Sex

Moving in With Someone of the Opposite Sex

Moving is quite stressful! And, unless living on your own is an option, selecting the right roommate can cause stress levels to soar! What if none of your same-sex friends can move in with you, but an acquaintance/friend of yours of the opposite sex is ready to sign...

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Moving to Portland

Moving to Portland

Moving to Portland, Oregon can be quite tempting. I say this because I personally have been tempted by family members and friends to move to the Pacific Northwest. If you're pondering a move or actually planning one, these moving tips can help: Why Move to...

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Finding a Family Friendly Neighborhood

Finding a Family Friendly Neighborhood

My first move with my kids happened last year almost to the day. Before we even picked up the moving truck, we quickly knew we had some research to do. We already found the area of town we wanted to move to, but as with every city - there are pockets of good and...

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How to Move Exercise Equipment

How to Move Exercise Equipment

Are you the “at home workout” kind of person? If so, odds are you have secured yourself a number of pieces of exercise equipment that will be accompanying you on your move to your new home. So how do you get the equipment from point A to point B without damaging it?...

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Does Towing a Trailer Affect Turning?

Does Towing a Trailer Affect Turning?

Whether it's your first time moving with a trailer or your 20th time, the same rules still apply...slow down when trailering. Driving a car trailer combination is not the same as driving your car alone. You should always reduce your normal driving speed when towing....

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Moving to Las Vegas

Moving to Las Vegas

If you have ever been, then you've probably thought about moving to Las Vegas, also known as Sin City. One of the most recognized skylines in the world happens to be the Las Vegas Strip. The Vegas Strip is a several mile stretch along Las Vegas boulevard...

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A New You!

A New You!

With the new year approaching, we’re all thinking about resolutions for 2015. Although common resolutions for the new year include getting healthy, loosing weight, and setting new goals, we have a few ideas that can get you started on the right foot. What better way...

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How Heavy Should You Pack a Box?

How Heavy Should You Pack a Box?

No matter how far away or how close your move is approaching, when it comes to packing do not overload your box. As much as we want to get it over and done with, strategically and carefully packing a box will be well worth it. Besides, who wants to be that person that...

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All You Need to Know about Packing Peanuts [VIDEO]

All You Need to Know about Packing Peanuts [VIDEO]

It's the cherry on top whether you're moving, shipping or storing. Packing Peanuts are the last touch in the packing process to ensure that your items are protected when while being transported. Before picking up your packing peanuts, did you know not all packing...

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