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Living in Calgary

Living in Calgary

So you've recently moved to Calgary? Once the moving truck is dropped off and the boxes are unpacked, you can dive in and learn what your new city has to offer. Here are some tips on how to make living in Calgary feel like home: Culture Once you're living in Stampede...

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Moving to Kitchener

Moving to Kitchener

Kitchener, Ontario is home to over 219,000 people.  The neighboring cities of Cambridge and Waterloo complete the metropolitan area, making the metropolis the fourth largest in Ontario.  These three cities are known as the "Tri-Cities". New U-Haul Product Available in...

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Age to Rent a Trailer

Age to Rent a Trailer

Getting ready for your next move? Having to decide between a truck or a trailer is just one of the questions to ask but as you begin planning your next move, there are a few more questions that come to mind to someone whom may have never rented a truck, let alone a...

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Moving to Ottawa

Moving to Ottawa

Home to Canada's most famous festivals and known as the most educated city in Canada, it's no surprise that you're considering moving to Ottawa. Before you officially make your move, here are some of things that make this Canadian capital so special. Activities One of...

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Moving to Calgary

Moving to Calgary

Located in the western Canadian province of Alberta, just 45 minutes from the Rocky Mountains, sits a beautiful city by the name of Calgary. Here in Calgary, residents enjoy more days of sunshine than any other Canadian city. For those moving to Calgary, keep some of...

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Packing Camera Equipment

Packing Camera Equipment

Any photographer or cinematographer understands the importance of protecting camera equipment. After all, camera gear doesn't come cheap! If you have a camera, chances are, you also have other equipment to help you shoot properly (i.e. lenses, tripods, lighting,...

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Living in Las Vegas

Living in Las Vegas

Despite what you may think, Las Vegas is not just for tourists.  The suburbs are a quick 15 minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip.  With great weather, an array of choices for things to do outside of work and increasing opportunities in the job market, it is...

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7 Signs You are a Pack Rat

7 Signs You are a Pack Rat

Definition Pack rat (noun): a person who saves unnecessary objects or hoards things Above is the definition of a pack rat.  For minimalists or people that have no problem getting rid of items, "unnecessary objects" are obvious and eliminated from the household.  For a...

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First Apartment Must Haves

First Apartment Must Haves

Not many events in life are as exciting as moving in to your very own apartment for the first time. Reality quickly sets in within a couple months and being on your own tends to lose it's luster once you've paid rent a few times. Nonetheless, it's still an...

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Moving from Dorms to an Apartment

Moving from Dorms to an Apartment

Congratulations! Your days of communal bathrooms, mini-fridges and twin sized beds are over. Moving from the dorms to an apartment requires a little extra planning. Before embarking on your college move, keep some of these things in mind: New Expenses...

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College Moving Tips: Small Moves with No Furniture

College Moving Tips: Small Moves with No Furniture

Getting ready to move for college is one of the most exciting milestones in someone's life. If you're like me, when moving around furniture isn't an issue. Between the dorm I lived in freshman year and my current apartment that came fully furnished , moving is mainly...

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Finding a Neighborhood with Walkability

Finding a Neighborhood with Walkability

What is "walkability" and what does it mean to you when you are looking for a new home? The American dream used to be a house in the suburb with two cars in the garage, but that is changing. Not everyone wants or needs to own a car, and by taking a look at your...

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