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  • Simple Tips That Will Make Packing And Unpacking A Lot Less Stressful

    There is no getting around the fact that planning and executing a move can be stressful. From making sure that you have enough boxes and tape to finding a reputable moving company you can trust with your pricey electronics and cherish personal belongings, moving can drive you crazy. You can't completely eliminate the stress of moving, but there are plenty of ways that you can make it easier. Here are a few simple tips to help take at least some of the stress out of packing and unpacking:
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  • How To Immobilize A Front-Loading Washing Machine To Protect It From Damage During Moving

    Moving most large appliances is a matter of grunt work, but it also requires that finesse and care be exercised during the packing, loading, transport and unloading processes. Some appliances are more susceptible than others to being damaged during a move, and this is particularly true with front-load washing machines. Unlike their top-loading cousins that contain a drum fixed firmly on top of a motorized shaft, front-loading washers suspend the clothes drum inside the machine's cabinet.
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  • Tips For Keeping Your Kids Safe And Injury-Free While You Concentrate On Moving

    According to the United States Census Bureau, an estimated 40 million individuals move every year. If you're in this large group, you know just how exhausting it can be to execute a relocation while trying to live your everyday life – especially when it comes to caring for your kids. Unfortunately, it only takes a few seconds, a curious child and a few haphazardly stacked boxes to equal a disaster. Don't risk an unnecessary injury.
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  • Apartment Denial: Is It Time For You To Start Packing?

    While moving may be one of life's biggest hassles, there are times when you really should throw in the towel on your current living quarters. Since your home plays a major role in your happiness, and happiness contributes to long-term health and well-being, you shouldn't settle. Examine the following  causes for relocation and if you nod your head in agreement to more than a few of them, it's time to start packing.
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  • Planning To Retire In Ecuador: Here Are Some Things You Should Know

    Moving out of the country is a trend in the senior community, but which one offers the most for retirees? At the top of the list, according to Forbes, are mostly countries in Central and South America, including number one Ecuador. What is it about this little nation, bordered on one side by Colombia and on the other the Pacific Ocean, that attracts seniors? Low cost of living and strong real estate values are what brings them in.
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  • How To Pack And Store Heat-Sensitive Items

    If you need to put some of your items in storage during the summer, it's important to know which items can survive the heat, and which need to be packed and stored more carefully. Items like sheets, towels and clothing will probably be perfectly fine in a non climate-controlled storage unit, but other items will quickly succumb to the elements if exposed to 90+ degree heat and humidity. Here's a look at some common items that should always be placed into climate-controlled storage units if you're storing them in the summer, as well as a few tips for packing, transporting and storing each one safely.
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