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Use moving as a chance to declutter

Use moving as a chance to declutter

We all have too much stuff.  Think about the last time you used half (or even more) of the things in your home and you’ll find the majority of what you own are “extras” that are taking up space.  And most of us aren’t living in mansions, let’s be honest, so space is limited — everything you brought into your …

How to avoid moving scams

How to avoid moving scams

After three cross-ocean moves, 2 in-state moves, and over a dozen in-town moves in my lifetime, the odds are that I would not only some bad experiences that were no one’s fault but my own, but also be the victim of a moving scam and dishonest movers.  It’s a terrible feeling to move halfway across the country, on your own, …

Create a necessities box for moving

Create a necessities box for moving

I’ve been through some hellish moves in my day, and one in particular that involved 15 hours of lugging boxes, returning a moving truck, hauling heavy furniture, rearranging everything so it would just fit in the apartment, and finding myself at 11:00pm at night with no food, no bed set up to relax in, clothing “who knows where,” and a …

Survey of iPhone apps for moving and relocation

Survey of iPhone apps for moving and relocation

The beauty of utilizing your iPhone for moving or relocation is that ideally it will be close at hand during every step of your move and eliminates the hassle of lugging a folder of materials or misplacing your organization plan amidst the chaos of moving.  There are quite a few options available for using iPhone apps to help make you …

How to have an organized move

How to have an organized move

Moving and relocating is usually on people’s top 5 nightmare experiences.  From scratched furniture to higher than expected expenses, moving is usually a less than flawless experience.  Even the most organized person can be overwhelmed by the countless details that have potential to make moving much easier.
Here are four tips to keep your moving experience organized and hassle free:

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