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Moving Companies Are Not Just For the Wealthy

I never hired a moving company in the past due to thinking that I could not afford the help. I just assumed they were not for "everyday people" but instead only for wealthier people. When I found a new job in another state, I had to move fast to make sure I was there for my official start date. I decided to give a local moving company a call just for the heck of it. I was shocked to find out their rates were actually very reasonable! I always paid for my own packing materials, truck rental, and people to help me pack before my other moves, and I even took unpaid time off work to pack; this time I actually saved money by using a moving company. I want to help others by sharing my story, and I plan to post more tips about moving and storage!

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Selling Your Home? 3 Things to Try Leaving Behind to Minimize the Load When Hiring Movers
Landing a new job, getting transferred to another office, or just wanting to live somewhere else are some reasons that you may be going through the preparations to sell your home. The initial process should include making sure the house does not have any major problems and beautifying the property. With enough time on the market, your home will eventually sell, but you could sell more than just your home. A long-distance move across the country can cost you from $3,600 to $5,000, so you will find it beneficial to find things in your house that you might be able to leave behind by selling with the house.

Why You Should Hire A Moving Company
Are you and your family getting ready to move to a new state? If you are you have likely put in some time planning and prepping for your move. Moving can be extremely challenging, especially if you are moving to a new state which could be thousands of miles away from your current home. If you want to be sure that you have a smooth moving experience then hiring a moving company is a must.

How To Stay Properly Organized When Moving
If you are going to be moving in the near future, you will want to make sure that you are doing everything you can to stay as organized as possible. To do this, you will want to make use of the following tips. Mark Every Box With Categories It may not be enough to simply write what room the box will need to be taken to when it arrives at your new place.

Dealing With Moisture In A Storage Unit
When you depend on self-storage to keep your belongings for a long time, you should be concerned with moisture in the unit. This is important for items like wood furniture, paper, and clothing. When moisture builds up, it can cause mildew and mold to form. It could potentially lead to some items being ruined, even though the purpose of using self storage was to hold onto the items to eventually use later.

Maximizing Self Storage Space: 3 Ways To Utilize Vertical Space
More and more homeowners are relying on self storage units to their home free of clutter. Due to high demands for extra storage space, it's crucial that you make good use of the entire unit. This includes the vertical space. 23.1% of self storage unit owners rent storage units that are approximately 10 feet by 10 feet in size. This might not seem like a lot; however, with the right tools and design, you can fit a lot into the unit.

Tips For Moving Pets
If you are a pet owner, you likely do not plan on leaving your pet behind should you decide to move to another city for work. However, you also likely don't want to have your pet be traumatized by the move. Here are some tips for moving your pet so that the process is as easy as possible. 1. Make Sure You Have Identifiers on Your Pet The first thing that you need to do is get ID tags for any larger pets that you have, such as a dog or a cat.

Moving On A Super-Tight Budget: Five Quick Tips
When money is tight and you need to pack up and move to a new home, it's common to worry about how you'll ever afford it. It's nearly impossible to move without spending some cash, but you can move on a very tight budget with the help of these quick tips. Use what you have as cushioning. Don't waste money on packing peanuts or bubble wrap. Use blankets, socks, and sheets to wrap up more delicate items like glassware and pictures.

How To Effectively Store Your Electronics For Long-Term Storage
If you have some electronics that you need to store for a while, make sure that you use the steps below to protect your electronics. #1 Use Original Boxes If you have saves the boxes that your electronics came in, it is best to use them again to repackage your electronics. If you don't have the original boxes, use boxes that closely fit the size of the electronics as possible; you don't want to have lots of extra space around your electronics where they could move around and get damaged.

Pros And Cons Of Using A Professional Packing Service
When on your way to a new house, town, or state, your moving needs may vary greatly from move to move. You'll need to examine each situation individually to decide which professional services to engage. For example, if you're moving on a weekend across town and you have lots of friends and relatives on hand to help, you may not even need to hire a moving truck, whereas if you're moving cross-country with a couple of kids and a dog, full-service movers may be the only survivable option.

Moving From An Old Home That Has Old Antiques? Tips To Get Things There Safely
If you are moving from an old home where you inherited a lot of old antiques, your moving company can be of great service to you. There are also other people you may need to hire to help you during the move process to ensure everything gets moved out without damaging the antiques as well as your home. Below is some information about this so you can get your antiques moved to your new home without causing any damage to them.