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How To Transport Antiques

How To Transport Antiques

When I think of antiques, I think of flip phones, pagers, cassettes and phone books. But those aren’t the kind of antiques that most people are interested in nowadays. Repurposing and collecting trends are giving new life to old goods. But once you get your hands on...

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Moving to Charlotte

Moving to Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina, nicknamed the Queen City, is making its way through the ranks to become the United States’ 16th largest city and the second largest banking center in the country, behind New York. Despite its rising popularity, there’s plenty of room for...

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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 Win a GoPro Hero 3

How to Win a GoPro Hero 3

It's the holiday season! Maybe you've been naughty, but hopefully you've been nice. Rather than relying on Santa, friends or loved ones gifting you that special something on the top of your wish list, why not win your GoPro HERO 3?  Here's how: Become...

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How to Know You’re Ready to Move Out on Your Own

How to Know You’re Ready to Move Out on Your Own

Moving out on your own has different meanings for everyone. For some it means leaving their parents' nest for an apartment with a roommate, and for others it means living alone in a studio. Either way, this can be a difficult decision and a serious commitment for...

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4 Pictures You Need to Take on Moving Day

4 Pictures You Need to Take on Moving Day

Sure, we can do without another Instagram post of a person taking a mirror pic at the gym, but what about the moments of our lives that are actually important? Pictures serve a vital purpose; they are proof that your are doing something, or you have done...

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Using a Truck Ramp to Load and Unload

Using a Truck Ramp to Load and Unload

Truck ramps are created to make your move easier. Of course, not all trucks are created equally. U-Haul moving trucks with a lower deck height have E-Z Load Ramps® that are shorter, wider and more rigid making it  50% easier to use than other...

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The Best Way to Pack a Moving Truck

The Best Way to Pack a Moving Truck

It's moving day and you are just about ready to head out and start a life in your new home. Before you go, the moving truck will need to be loaded. This may seem simple enough, but there is actually a method to loading a moving truck. This method will ensure your...

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Unloading a Truck in the Summer

Unloading a Truck in the Summer

Planning your next move for the summer months? Summer is the most popular time of the year to move, so you won't be alone. If you can, move on a weekday in the middle of the month to avoid as much traffic as possible. Avoid the last weekend in July, because this...

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Mobile Advertising for Your Business

Mobile Advertising for Your Business

Updated January 18, 2017 We've all seen it- you're sitting at a restaurant and you see flashing lights cruise by and your eyes can't help but follow it.  Mobile advertising is a new trend that lets your company get noticed on the road. Whether stuck in a traffic jam...

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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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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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