How Do I Avoid a Parking Ticket on Moving Day?

How Do I Avoid a Parking Ticket on Moving Day?

Parking laws rely highly on whether a vehicle is categorized as commercial or not.  Avoid a parking ticket by paying attention to local ordinances. The definition of a "commercial vehicle" will depend on each state or province.  It is always a good idea to go to your...

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Making Your New Home Energy-Efficient

Making Your New Home Energy-Efficient

Summer is almost here and it may be stressful moving into a new house with high electricity bills from poor insulation. For a quick green fix, use bubble wrap to insulate your windows as a quick and cost-effective way to save on energy bills. By using bubble wrap,...

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Carpet Cleaning with Rug Doctor

Carpet Cleaning with Rug Doctor

Your moving boxes are all packed and the furniture is all loaded into the moving truck. All of your precious belongings and memories are ready to be moved to their new home…and you take a final look around at your old place. It's completely empty - except for the...

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Moving to New York City

Moving to New York City

So you've made the choice to move to the Big Apple! As the most populous city in America, New York City is home to over 8 million people, 54 million annual tourists, and is the second-largest center for film and television production in the United States. Moving to...

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Moving to Orlando

Moving to Orlando

Orlando, Florida is the epicenter of excitement. As home to over 95 attractions and more than 5000 restaurants, moving to Orlando may ensure that you never have a dull moment again. Before you move to this warm city, keep some of these things in mind: Humid Summer...

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Using a Roof Rack Cargo Carrier

Using a Roof Rack Cargo Carrier

"Where Will U Go Next?" For me, with the help of a roof rack cargo carrier, the answer is camping in Yellowstone. For a week and with three of my friends I will be camping in one of America's first and most beautiful national parks. This caused a problem though. How...

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Moving with Your Own Car vs. a Rental Truck

Moving with Your Own Car vs. a Rental Truck

Whether you're moving across town or between states, every move takes extensive and advance planning. Choosing to move with your own car is a big step, but thee are a huge number of potential pitfalls: from the wear and tear on your body, to unexpected fuel costs on...

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How to Change Your Locks

How to Change Your Locks

There are quite a few benefits to changing your locks after you purchase a new home. This is a relatively inexpensive but highly beneficial task that will help your new home feel safe and secure. So, if “change the locks” is on your long list of post move-in “to-dos,”...

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Outdoor Fun for Memorial Day

Outdoor Fun for Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is almost here so it's time to get out and have some fun in the sun! Here are a few activities you can do to have outdoor fun for Memorial Day: Tubing Memorial Day is about honoring those who have fallen in the line of duty but it is also a...

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Changing the Dryer Power Cord

Changing the Dryer Power Cord

If you've recently moved and brought your own washer and dryer to your new home, than you may have encountered this issue. Who knew there were two different kinds power cords for dryers? And of course, as life's coincidences would have it, you have the wrong one! No,...

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Dealing With Moving Day Stress

Dealing With Moving Day Stress

Whether it's a day to dread or to be excited about, all in all it is a bittersweet day, it's moving day. It's time to pack, rent a moving truck, load, unload, organize, clean, return apartment keys, etc. Thinking of everything as a whole can definitely seem very...

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Using Portable Storage for a Military Move

Using Portable Storage for a Military Move

As a son of a veteran and being a vet myself, I know that moving in the military can be very challenging. Active duty military families have to move once every 3 years on average. Here are some tips to make both your stateside and overseas military move more...

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