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Simplify the process of shipping your belongings and moving your home or office with our moving tips resources, moving tips guides, and moving tips tips.

Shipping

How Do I Estimate the Weight of my Belongings for Shipping?

Posted on Dec 13, 2021

Whether you’re looking at a DIY move, consolidated freight, or professional movers, the weight of your stuff is one of the keys to the cost of the whole endeavor. Read more to learn how to estimate the weight of your belongings.

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Organization

Downsizing Parents Guide: How to Downsize Seniors

Posted on Sep 27, 2021

In our downsizing parents guide, we’ll share our expert advice for downsizing seniors from start to finish.

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Moving

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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Moving

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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Moving

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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Packing

10 Items To Pack First When Moving

Posted on Jan 11, 2021

When you start taking the first steps of packing and getting ready to move, it an be hard to know where to begin. Read on to discover which items you can safely pack first.

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Moving

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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Moving

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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Moving

What To Do If Your Move Has Been Postponed

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

If your upcoming move has been postponed, you may be left wondering how best to move forward. To help you navigate this difficult time, we’ve put together a list of steps you can take.

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Moving

How To Move Safely During a Pandemic

Posted on Apr 14, 2020

In this post, we’ll look at how you can progress with your move safely during an epidemic or pandemic when you don’t have any other choice.

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