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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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How to Make Long Road Trips Fun

How to Make Long Road Trips Fun

Moving day is here! Your moving truck is packed and now you’re ready for a long road trip. Maybe you are moving cross-country or just a few states away. I don’t know about you, but spending endless hours in a vehicle is not my idea of a good time. So, how do you make...

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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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Living in Toronto

Living in Toronto

You've just moved to Toronto. Now what? In 2013, U-Haul declared Toronto the Number One Destination City in Canada, so don’t fret. There’s plenty to do and see! Here’s what you need to know about living in Toronto. Things to Do Toronto’s must-see attraction is the CN...

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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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Apps to Use with Roommates

Apps to Use with Roommates

Living with other people will take some extra organization, especially if you are living with multiple people. There is much to keep track of. For example, rent, utilities, chores and groceries are some areas that get lost in translation. Moving arrangements will also...

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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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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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How To Quickly Clean Your Apartment Once You Move Out

How To Quickly Clean Your Apartment Once You Move Out

We've all been there, you've spent the entire day moving your belongings into your new home,  you're tired and exhausted. The last thing you want to do is head back to your old pad and clean it. Although, if you want your deposit back from your landlord you...

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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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