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What To Do If Your Stuff Gets Damaged During a Move

Posted on Sep 07, 2022

What do you do if your things are damaged by your movers or shipping company? Follow our step-by-step action plan if some of your belongings get damaged (or worse, go missing) during a move.

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How Do Gas Prices Affect the Cost of Moving?

Posted on Jul 11, 2022

Whether you’re hiring professional movers, a shipping company, or planning a DIY move, higher gas prices mean higher moving costs. That may not seem like a big deal if you’re moving across town, but the costs could be staggering if you’re planning to move long distance.

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6 Reasons Hiring Movers is Safer than Moving Yourself Long Distance

Posted on May 31, 2022

Discover 6 reasons why it’s safer to hire professional movers for a long distance move than to do it yourself.

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The Ultimate Moving Costs Checklist

Posted on Mar 02, 2022

To help you get a handle on which moving costs might be relevant to you, we’ve created a comprehensive moving costs checklist.

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Moving By Yourself: Expert Advice for How To Move Alone

Posted on Sep 13, 2021

If a solo move is something you’re facing now, you will need to make a plan. Keep reading for our best tips on how to plan and execute a solo move.

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How Much Does It Cost To Move Out of State?

Posted on Aug 03, 2021

While we can’t give you the precise amount it will cost you to move out of state, we have compiled some data to give a guideline for what to expect when moving long distance.

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How to Pack Quickly for a Last-Minute Move

Posted on Apr 15, 2021

If you’re facing a last-minute move and are struggling to figure out where to start and how to get everything packed up by moving day, take a deep breath...you can do this! Just follow these steps.

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15 Questions to Ask Your Long Distance Movers

Posted on Mar 08, 2021

It can be hard to know what to ask if you haven’t moved long-distance before or aren’t familiar with the moving and shipping industry. To help you evaluate your options, discover some of the most important questions you should ask before selecting a long distance moving company:

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How To Pack a Moving Trailer for a DIY move

Posted on Dec 07, 2020

Renting and packing your own moving trailer or truck is best suited to small, local moves (under 150 miles) where you don’t have lots of heavy furniture, items that will be difficult to load, or delicate and valuable items like antiques. If you’ve decided to DIY your move, here’s how to pack your moving trailer.

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How To Protect Your Home from Damage When Moving

Posted on Oct 05, 2020

Unless you take steps to protect your home as well, lifting items that typically aren’t meant to be moved also increases the risk of damage to your home. Keep your home safe and damage-free throughout your move with these tips.

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