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3 Tips on Scheduling a Moving Date

3 Tips on Scheduling a Moving Date

Everyone eventually has to move from one place to another. We need to move to a new town for work, or to buy a new house. Perhaps we find a better, cheaper apartment that’s closer to work, or our family is growing and there’s a need for more space.

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Should I Purchase Moving Insurance?

Should I Purchase Moving Insurance?

Moving is always a precarious proposition. Accidents happen when you least expect them. Glasses fall from counters, or baseballs fly through windows from three yards over. When all of your worldly possessions are being moved from one place to another, you might want to consider purchasing moving insurance prior to your move.

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Recycling Moving Boxes After a Move

Recycling Moving Boxes After a Move

Nowadays, everyone is looking for a way to re-use or recycle everything. Maybe it’s more of a Portland thing, but people are always asking about how to recycle their moving boxes once a move is complete. We see that this is an important question.

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Moving Countdown: 4 Weeks Away from Moving Day

Moving Countdown: 4 Weeks Away from Moving Day

You’re all set. Your new home is under contract and your loan is going through. The closing day and time are all ready and now you have a countdown: you are exactly 4 weeks from moving day. When the clock starts ticking, it is easy to get a little flustered and forget a few items,…

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7 Successful Garage Sale Tips Before Moving

7 Successful Garage Sale Tips Before Moving

When you decide to move, the first thing you might do is look around your home and sigh. What in the world are you going to do with all of that stuff? The good news is that professional movers can help you pack (and even unpack) everything you own. More good news is that there…

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6 Tips to Maximize the Benefits of Hiring a Moving Service

6 Tips to Maximize the Benefits of Hiring a Moving Service

Hiring a moving service sounds like a pretty simple matter. After all, you are paying them, so they should really take care of everything, right? Well, there are ways to ensure that working with a moving service is enhanced so that you get the maximum benefit. Keep reading these 6 tips to maximize the benefits…

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5 Reasons to Avoid Having Friends Help with a Move

5 Reasons to Avoid Having Friends Help with a Move

Moving day is often a community event. We recruit family and friends to come help with the moving and packing.This can be a lot of fun and a good way to connect with good friends. However, it really is better to let your friends throw you a moving away party or to help you decorate…

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How to Squeeze a Moving Service in Your Moving Budget

How to Squeeze a Moving Service in Your Moving Budget

Moving can be a rather expensive endeavor. It can also be time-consuming, tiresome, and tricky. It is optimal to use a moving service to help expedite your move though they can be costly. After all, they do take on a lot of the physical and financial risks involved in a move. So, it’s important to…

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Moving With a Green Approach

Moving With a Green Approach

Being green means being aware of the environment and using methods that are sustainable. With extra planning and preparation, you can save cost on your move as well as have a lighter impact on the environment. There are no specific rules or regulations to being eco-friendly, but here are a few suggestions to help you move with…

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Top 5 Must Do’s Before Moving

Top 5 Must Do’s Before Moving

The time has come to move and you have no idea where to start. All that you do know is, that everything that you own, including the kitchen sink, has to go to your new place. You can hire the services of professional packers and movers but there are some things that you need to…

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