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4 Tips for Towing a Trailer

4 Tips for Towing a Trailer

When it comes to do-it-yourself moves, preparation and safety are both key. If you are renting a trailer to move your furniture and belongings, then take a look at our top four tips for a safe trailering experience. 1. Load the trailer heavy in the front The way you...

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Kitchen Organization: Tackling Your Clutter

Kitchen Organization: Tackling Your Clutter

Kitchens often become the hub of our homes, hosting impromptu gatherings and daily meal creation. So, for our summer organization and self-storage series, we will start things off by providing some organization tips for this very room. Pantry: If you have a pantry, or...

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Keep the Blood Flowing: Exercises for Your Move

Keep the Blood Flowing: Exercises for Your Move

Packing up your moving truck and heading to another state can be an exciting and memorable experience. Spending hours at a time driving, however, can be tiring. Even though you may be spending a full day or more in your U-Haul, you don’t have to forego exercising....

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Preparing for an Organization Overhaul

Preparing for an Organization Overhaul

Yesterday marked the first day of summer! While the temperatures outside are soaring, you may find yourself looking for new activities you can do indoors. Movies and crafts are great, but summer can also be the perfect time to get focused, get some organization, and...

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Healthy Snacks for Your Move

Healthy Snacks for Your Move

As you prepare to pack up the moving truck and head toward your new home, it’s important to spend time planning the snacks you will take with you for the road. Once the hunger pangs strike, you may be far from any version of health food and only have the option of...

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Change of Address Checklist: Who to Notify First

Change of Address Checklist: Who to Notify First

There are so many things to take care of when you move—packing, reserving a truck, and coordinating moving help. Changing your address may be the last thing on your mind. But this list will help you prioritize which companies to notify prior to your move and which...

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Planning Ahead: Mapping your Move

Planning Ahead: Mapping your Move

Spring has sprung and summer is here so it’s time to plan ahead and make the most of your summer move. Almost every city or town has a story to it, whether it’s something in history books, the population size or being home to some of the best eats around. Take a few...

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Keep It or Toss It? Packing up Your Home for the Move

Keep It or Toss It? Packing up Your Home for the Move

Packing up the items in your home for the big move can be a great opportunity to organize things and get rid of old items. But, how do you know which items to keep and which items to toss? Our guide below will help you determine the best items to take with you and the...

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How to Organize Your Move Using Pinterest

How to Organize Your Move Using Pinterest

Have you heard about Pinterest? It's a “virtual pinboard” that combines social media, photo sharing and bookmarking.  Pinterest allows you to organize your interests and share them with the world.  Anything that you find on the web, or any pictures you upload, can be...

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How to Deduct Your Moving Expenses on Your Taxes

How to Deduct Your Moving Expenses on Your Taxes

Did you know that many moving expenses may be tax-deductible? Check with the IRS in order to determine what is deductible and what is not deductible from your move in 2011. Hopefully, you kept all your 2011 moving-related receipts in a "Moving" folder. If not, then...

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Time to Pack

Time to Pack

I came across a story recently about a clock shop in Hannibal, Missouri that’s refurbishing an old grandfather clock that belonged to the family of Laura Hawkins. She was Mark Twain’s childhood sweetheart and served as the inspiration for Becky Thatcher in The...

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New Year’s Resolutions #5 – Learn Something New

New Year’s Resolutions #5 – Learn Something New

The fifth and final post in our popular New Year's resolutions series is about learning something new. Tons of people make the resolution at the start of the year to learn something new. Your goal may be to learn to play an instrument, learn a new skill, finish high...

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