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How much to tip movers might be the last problem to deal with after a day of stress-inducing and crazy-making situations; especially if you just finished a cross-country move. You do not want to do is…

Read this section before doing your own packing and loading. It is important that you understand which items you can and cannot ship. There are rules and regulations that govern all movers to help ensure safety. There are also items you should not pack yourself, for example, you may need professionals to pack up your exercise equipment correctly. The following list serves as a guide only on what not to pack. If you have any specific questions contact your mover. When you move, not only are there many things that…

How do you move a shed? Ahh, the age-old question. There are many reasons that you might want to learn how to move a shed. Maybe you moved into your new home and absolutely hate the…

Whether you are an experienced urbanite using a storage unit as your apartment annex or simply exploring long-term storage options for the first time, you might be surprised to find out that there are optimal ways to utilize storage that will drastically improve your experience year after year. Yes, that’s right, the decision of what to put in storage and how to use your storage unit is even more important than choosing to leverage storage at all! The Best Things To Put In Storage Now (And Later) Seasonal Items Let’s…

Whether you are downsizing temporarily, remodeling your home, or moving out of the country for work for a year, you will need to do something with your furniture. Of course, the first question that probably pops…

There are few things more disappointing than learning that your landlord is not going to give you a full security deposit return. This is especially unsettling if you were counting on that money to cover the cost of your move or to use it as a security deposit elsewhere. If you want to know how to get the security deposit back, you should learn all the reasons why landlords often keep the money, and what to do to make sure it doesn't happen to you. The first thing you should…

Summer is already underway, which means most people have vacations and weekend getaways on their minds. Every trip begins with a packing session, which isn't the most exciting aspect of your vacation, but it is crucial. For starters, you'll want to bring everything you'll need for a big getaway without taking up a bunch of space in your luggage. After all, there's a chance you'll want to do a little shopping and bring back souvenirs to remind you of your trip. Secondly, many airlines will charge (quite a bit) for…

The sun is finally out and the flowers are in full bloom, and you can’t wait to enjoy the spring. But before you begin frolicking and making big plans, you should check ‘spring cleaning’ off your…

Dealing with mountains of unmarked boxes in your new home is no fun. This is especially true in a smaller house or apartment where there isn't much room to unpack and move furniture around. Even if you are someone who is always up for an adventure, not being able to find the coffee maker or your shower liner when you need it could put a damper on your move. If you have a higher budget to work with then you can take advantage of packing, furniture disassembly, and other moving…