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June 15, 2021 Jane Davis

A Quick Guide on How to Transfer Utilities When Moving Cross Country

Relocation to a new home means you’ll need to do a lot of things, and one of them is to learn how to transfer utilities. Once you decide to move, it is essential to switch them so you can start your life in normal conditions, with water, electricity, and gas. If you consider that an average American moves around 12 times in a lifetime, it could come quite in handy knowing this one step.

June 15, 2021 Julie Grace

How to Protect Items in Storage Units?

Average American has around 300,000 items in the house, so no wonder you’re thinking about what to do with all that stuff that you just can’t throw away but still can’t find their proper place. You should learn some tips on protecting items in storage units and keeping all of them safe until you finally decide what you will do with them. That way, you’ll be more organized, and you’ll have more free space in your apartment.

May 27, 2021 Madison Rogers

Preparing Your Home for Sale

Preparing your home for sale is not a short and easy process, especially if you want to boost your home’s selling price and get the maximum from it. Usually, making some small repairs and adding details that will neutralize your realty is enough for potential buyers to envision their life there and for you to attain the price you want. For that reason, we prepared a complete guide on how to prepare your house for selling that will help you sell it quicker and at a better price.

April 27, 2021 Lucy Lucas

Stress-Free Moving is Indeed Possible – With the Right Tips and Tricks

Americans move more than ten times during their life on average, so knowing how to do it with as little hassle as possible can be life-saving. In order to be a champion of stress-free moving, you need to prepare, plan and think ahead, which is not always easy. But, we’re here for you, and with these tips and tricks, you’re guaranteed to become the Buddha of relocations, or at least go through the upcoming one without a nervous breakdown. So, let’s begin.

March 2, 2021 Blake Shaw

How to Pack Shoes for Moving – Tips for Effective Packing

If you need any help learning how to pack shoes for moving, you’ve come to the right place. These next few tips will show you everything you should know, like how to declutter your inventory, which supplies to get, how to label the containers, and so much more. Keep on reading, and you’ll be able to pack your footwear like a pro in no time.

February 26, 2021 Michael Vaughan

What Should Be on Every Checklist for Moving to a New State

According to some survey data, about 40 million Americans move each year, approximately 13 percent of the population. People are moving to a new state for various reasons, and the most common is housing. Other motivators are family (27 percent,), work reasons (21 percent,) and 12 percent fall on other causes. So, if you’re planning to move cross-country, you are probably wondering what to do when moving to a new state. Relocating to a different territory requires a lot of work, and it is often pretty expensive. Still, with the right checklist for moving out of state and a backup plan, everything is feasible.

January 22, 2021 Jane Davis

Best Ideas and Tips on How to Store Christmas Ornaments Once the Holiday Season Is Over

The most magical and inspiring time of the year is definitely Christmas and its unique spirit. Hanging decorations on the fir tree, eating fruitcakes, and drinking mulled, spiced wine are unforgettable experiences that everyone likes. But, have you wondered how to store Christmas ornaments properly in order to save that magic for the next year and the next Christmas eve? This might be a crucial question, especially if you’re planning cross country moving.

December 25, 2020 Jane Davis

The Best Tips for Moving to Another State Alone

Moving to another state alone is a huge step, and it can seem impossible when you realize what you’ll have to go through. It’s easy to get demotivated and scared, but there’s no room for that here. The key is to be organized, of course, but how? Try our tips for moving out of state alone, and you will see how the problem disappears.

November 29, 2020 Hannah Michaelson

All There is to Know About Packing Paper for Moving

We think that the packing paper for moving doesn’t get the smallest part of the attention it deserves. It’s a silent hero and the ultimate good guy in every story. Whenever someone mentions packing, wrapping, or protecting, it shows up. All professional long-distance movers use it for every move, and its simplicity allows even amateurs to be good at packing. What it is, where to buy packing paper for moving, and what can it be used for? A long-distance moving company has all the answers, and so do we.

November 26, 2020 Lucy Lucas

Stop Getting Mail for Previous Residents

Have you just moved cross country recently and noticed former residents’ letters and magazines in your mailbox? You should learn how to stop getting mail for previous residents because tossing it away can get you into a lot of trouble. Follow our guide on what to do when you get mail for previous resident and how to declutter your inbox correctly.

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