The Definitive Guide to Moving Blankets

So, you're moving soon? As exciting as finding your new home is, there's a lot you have to think about in terms of moving. You're transporting all your precious belongings, so you need to make sure everything is fully protected during the process. In addition to carefully packing and choosing a...
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How Much Do You Tip Movers?

You’ve finally moved into your new place. A team of movers did a fantastic job packing your truck and helping you unload every box and piece of furniture. As you congratulate these professionals on a job well done, should you tip them? Determining how much to tip movers is one of...
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What Size Moving Truck Do I Need?

For your upcoming move you have decided to rent a moving truck but have no clue what truck size you should get - Sound like you? If you search the web you will find many references and opinions, some extremely generic (a 16 foot truck will move 1-2 bedrooms) and others...
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How to Keep Pets and Kids Occupied On Moving Day

Approximately 12 percent of U.S. residents moved in 2012 according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, and many of those moving include families with children or pets. Moving day can be a difficult time for both kids and animals, so keeping them happy and distracted can go a long way...
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How to Determine the Size of a Side-by-Side or French Door Refrigerator

You're moving soon and you have a side-by-side or french door refrigerator (SBS for short), a pretty common appliance these days. Because side-by-side refrigerators can vary greatly in size, weight and bulkiness we often need to know just how large your refrigerator really is. Understanding the size will allow us to...
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How to Recycle Your Electronics Before You Move

Planning a move is a lot of work. You may be surprised to learn that the most tedious, stressful, and time-consuming tasks don't happen on moving day, but instead many weeks or months before. This is because the simple tasks of organizing, decluttering, and packing seem to go on forever. Do...
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Do Moving Trucks Have to Stop at Weigh Stations?

If you are making a long-distance move, you might be wondering whether or not truck rentals stop at weigh stations on the way. Some states require rented moving trucks to stop at weigh stations, however, rental trucks used to move personal property typically do not need to stop at weigh stations....
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