Moving from one home to another typically involves many expenses. You can cut costs by using free moving boxes to keep your moving budget low. According to CostHelper, boxes can cost between $1 and $3 each, depending on size. When you factor in additional moving supplies, a moving kit for a one-bedroom apartment will cost …
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The Full Cost of A DIY Move
Are you facing an upcoming move? When it comes to residential moving, people have two choices: handle the transition on their own or enlist the help of a professional moving company. While working with the pros is recommended, many people will opt for alternatives to movers to save money. A DIY route while moving can …
How much should I tip movers?
How much to tip movers is a tricky topic. Like any service for which you usually add a tip, a lot depends on the level of service you receive. It gets more complicated because, unlike dining out, people don’t move often enough to get a feel for how much to tip. Amounts for the Movers’ …
Packing for your household move
There is a lot of advice about packing for your move. It usually involves packing specific items like dishes, shoes, linens, etc. But, discussing types of items may be more useful: fragile, heavy, bulky, etc. Once you know how to pack categories of items, it is easier to decide how to approach individual items. Generally, …
Moving Internationally? Here are some tips for international movers.
If you are moving internationally, your to-do list will be full. There will be a lot of items that may not be on a list for a domestic move. Some of these items are obvious to most movers. Others may not become apparent until after your move, becoming more frustrating than if you planned ahead. …
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Understanding Movers Insurance
When you review the movers’ websites, you may notice a lack of discussion around moving insurance. Part of the reason is that your items are not insured while moving in the sense to which most people are accustomed. It is not that there is a total lack of coverage, but it makes little sense to …
Moving State To State: Things to keep in mind
When you’re moving from one state to another state, this is technically considered a long-distance move, even if just over the state line. There are a number of things you have to do in a new state that will impact your timeline and the steps you take after you move in. This is important whether …
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8 Easy Meals You Can Make Before You Even Unpack
When you move to a new house, cooking can be challenging. Not just the first or second meal, but for the first weeks and even months while you still discover favorite bowls and utensils tucked far away, deep in a box that landed in the wrong room or didn’t look important when you first moved …
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The Right Moving Supplies for Your Office Relocation
Your office relocation is coming up quickly, and it’s time to start thinking about what supplies will help you through this important event. Unless you’re hiring a full-service mover to pack up your business, you’ll need a variety of tools to make packing go well. Packing without the right tools can lead to broken electronics, …
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8 Tips for Packing Your Shoes for a Move
A woman owns an average of 19 pairs of shoes, while most men own between 10 and 20 pairs, depending on their lifestyles. If you plan a household move, you’ll want to pack your shoes carefully to protect them. Here are some shoe-packing tips. 1. Sort First, sort your shoes. One survey demonstrated that most …