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5 tips for keeping your storage unit organized

Having a storage unit is extremely useful, but you need to keep it organized. If you set boxes and furniture into the space willy-nilly, not only will it be difficult to find things in the future, but...
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How to properly store your belongings

If you haven't had to use a self storage unit at some point in your life, you probably will eventually. Of course, you shouldn't simply place items inside a unit without any protection - that's the ea...
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Three moving hacks for an easier relocation

Sometimes, people make the moving process much more difficult than it needs to be. In today's world, there are a variety of tools and services you can use that make relocating to a new home a lot easi...
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4 tips for moving overseas

If you've never moved abroad before, planning your international relocation can be extremely stressful. Trying to figure out where to start is often overwhelming and there's always the fear you'll for...
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5 ways to declutter before a move

Moving is the perfect time to declutter your home and determine what objects you don't need anymore. Depending on whether you're planning a long-distance move or relocating to a smaller house, you may...
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Create a week-by-week moving checklist

Moving is hectic, and it's easy to forget certain belongings and tasks in the whirlwind of activity. Depending on how far the new location is from your current home, returning to pick up things you le...
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6 unexpected moving expenses

Moving tends to be an expensive endeavor. You have to budget for gas if you're shuttling furniture yourself, or you have to allocate money for hiring movers. These are pretty obvious expenses you'll f...
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The advantages of corporate downsizing

While downsizing can be a difficult process for any company, the reality is that it more often than not, downsizing benefits a business in the end. It's a time when companies can step back and analyze...
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What to know before moving to Canada from the US

Whether it's due to corporate relocation or simply out of interest in experiencing life in America's neighbor to the north, moving to Canada from the U.S. can present plenty of exciting opportunities....
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