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New City, No Friends: How To Meet Friends in a New City Moving

New City, No Friends: How To Meet Friends in a New City

Posted on Aug 06, 2018

Moving to new places can be a difficult adjustment, especially if you don’t know anybody in the place that you are moving to. Luckily, if you are moving to the city, you will quickly discover that it’s a melting pot filled with people from diverse backgrounds, bustling with energy and excitement at every corner.

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Expectations vs Reality: 8 Military Spouses on their Latest PCS Move Moving

Expectations vs Reality: 8 Military Spouses on their Latest PCS Move

Posted on Jul 30, 2018

A PCS, or permanent change of station, is a fact of military life. At some point during you or your spouse’s military career, you will receive PCS orders, and that means you’ll need to pack up your life and start over at a new duty station.

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How to Package Clothes for Shipping Packing

How to Package Clothes for Shipping

Posted on Jul 23, 2018

Instead of haphazardly tossing all your clothes into a box and making unpacking a problem for “future-you”, take some time to sort and prep your clothes for easy unpacking later. Keep reading to find out the best way to pack your clothes.

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11 Reasons to Move to Oregon Moving

11 Reasons to Move to Oregon

Posted on Jul 16, 2018

Oregon is surging in popularity as a place to move to, and for good reason. If you're wondering why people keep pouring into the state, check out these 11 reasons and see for yourself!

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What’s the Cheapest Way to Ship Furniture Cross Country? Shipping

What’s the Cheapest Way to Ship Furniture Cross Country?

Posted on Jul 09, 2018

Whether you’re moving, settling an estate, or gifting furniture to far-flung friends and family, sending belongings across the country can feel like an ordeal. There are a number of ways you can transport furniture, and which one is the most affordable will depend on a few different variables.

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Moving in Together Moving

Moving in Together

Posted on Jul 02, 2018

Life is filled with a variety of different adventures that help guide you through an exciting and challenging journey. One of these adventures can be making the decision to move in with a significant other. Make moving in with your partner a breeze with these tips!

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Closet Storage Ideas: How To Organize Your Closet Organization

Closet Storage Ideas: How To Organize Your Closet

Posted on Jun 11, 2018

Organizing your closet is a simple way to make your life a little easier. These spaces can quickly become overstuffed with clothing, accessories, and other items we no longer need or use, which can make sorting through your belongings and organizing your closet seem like a daunting task

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The Importance of Determining the Right Cargo Weight for Your Trucks (Quality Scales Unlimited) Shipping

The Importance of Determining the Right Cargo Weight for Your Trucks (Quality Scales Unlimited)

Posted on Jun 04, 2018

Properly loading a trailer and weighing a truck's cargo is one of the most important parts of coordinating any shipment. Kevin Hill from Quality Scales Unlimited joins to help you understand the importance of weighing cargo, as well as how to ensure your cargo is properly loaded and distributed.

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9 Tips for Managing your Moving Budget (Charles Realty) Moving

9 Tips for Managing your Moving Budget (Charles Realty)

Posted on May 31, 2018

Creating a budget before you start house hunting and planning for your upcoming move can help you keep your costs in check and avoid any unexpected expenses.

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What Not to Pack: Items to Keep Handy on Moving Day Moving

What Not to Pack: Items to Keep Handy on Moving Day

Posted on May 29, 2018

There are a few things you will want to have handy throughout the process and when your moving day arrives. Unpacking multiple boxes to find an item you unexpectedly need can be time consuming and frustrating for everyone involved. Thankfully, you can easily avoid this situation with a little planning.

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