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Preparing For Your Move Resources, Guides & Tips

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

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6 Important Moving Terms You Should Know

Posted on Apr 17, 2017

Every industry has its own lingo and having the vocabulary to talk to people in the moving and shipping industries can help speed up the process and make it easier for you to clearly articulate what you want, as well as make it easier for you to understand what exactly you're getting or agreeing to.

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Switching Cities: A Guide To Moving To New York City

Posted on Mar 22, 2017

If you’re moving to New York City, congratulations! An international hub for banking, finance, business, entertainment and the arts, this vast city has something exciting going on 24/7/365. However, all this excitement comes at a price.

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Should You Pack Differently For A Winter Move?

Posted on Jan 25, 2017

Winter weather may not be ideal for relocating, but moving in the winter can help lower your costs and save you money. A bit of extra planning and preparation will ensure your belongings are protected from the cold during transit.

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Best Ways To Pack Electrical Equipment

Posted on Jan 25, 2017

The increased adoption of technology ensures that you will need to move electronics at least once in your life. Save yourself time, effort and the expensive of having to replace them by learning how to pack electrical equipment properly the first time.

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How to Organize Your Attic

Posted on Jan 22, 2017

There's no better time to clean and organize your attic than when you're planning to move. Since you're already going to need to pack it up, this is the perfect opportunity to sort through your stuff and start fresh in a new space.

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Avoiding Hidden Costs: How to Properly Estimate the Cost of your Move

Posted on Nov 30, 2016

Nobody likes unpleasant surprises during bedroom moving or complete household shipping, especially when those surprises involve moving costs! When getting estimates on their household shipping jobs, people frequently underestimate the cost.

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How To Ship Appliances

Posted on May 18, 2016

It’s important to know how to ship appliances properly in order to make sure they reach their destination in the same condition they left. In this article, we’ll look at tip for moving appliances and focus on some of the hardest-to-handle items.

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Small Freight Shipping vs. Large Freight Shipping

Posted on May 06, 2016

There are two main types of shipping: small freight and large freight. Knowing which method is best for your residential or commercial move can help you save money and make sure your goods get to their new home safely and efficiently.

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Packing Peanuts vs. Bubble Wrap When Moving

Posted on Sep 04, 2015

When it comes to packing up your belongings for a move you’ll need to make sure you choose the right packing materials for the job. In most cases you will be choosing between the two more popular types of packing materials: bubble wrap and packing peanuts.

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How to Prepare Your Elliptical Machine for Moving

Posted on Jun 26, 2015

Elliptical trainers are a low-impact type of exercise equipment that helps you get in shape without hurting your back or knees. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful and you try to move and ship large items like this, not only can you cause yourself possible injury, but you can also end up breaking the equipment itself.

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