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Keeping your possessions safe while in self storage

No matter the size of your move nor the distance you cover, you might need to store some of your belongings. Self storage is a popular option that can be incredibly convenient when these facilities of...
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Tips for packing 4 types of fragile items

Not everything comes with you when you move, but your most important items tend to make the trip. In many cases, that means high-value, fragile items are part of the equation. How can you keep these d...
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The power of the Atlas moving dictionary

Moving is a specialized industry and one that some interact with on an infrequent basis. The average U.S. citizen will move 11.4 times in his or her lifetime, according to FiveThirtyEight. That's slig...
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Things you want to move yourself

When it comes time to finish packing up and head to your new home, there are certain items that no movers can bring onboard their trucks. Non-allowables, like car batteries, liquid bleach, scuba tanks...
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Picking the best day and time to make your move

Finding the optimal time to move means a speedier process with fewer delays along the way. How can you choose the time of year - and time of day - to make your move? Consider this guidance as you star...
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3 tips for tackling a move by yourself

When large families move, they can divide labor and set up various parts of their new home individually, meaning less work for everyone involved. For couples and particularly individuals, moving can f...
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First time using movers? Keep these tips in mind (video)

For people with plenty of moves under their belt, using movers is a simple and fruitful exercise. If this is your first time moving, you can use the following advice to achieve a similarly positive re...
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3 strategies to save money for your move

Moves, whether small or large, local or across the country, can be an expensive exercise. There are many variable costs to account for and options that may or may not be used, meaning each move ends u...
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