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7 Common DIY Moving Mistakes to Avoid

Koupon Karen

Whether it’s asking friends and family to assist with packing and lifting or seeking professional services for specific tasks like heavy furniture or piano moving, having extra hands can make a significant difference. There’s no shame in calling in the experts for certain aspects of your move.

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Ways to Make Your Next Move More Eco Friendly

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My husband’s new employer hired a moving company to move us. We packed most of our own things, but we left the valuables for the moving company to pack so that they would be insured in case any of the fragile items broke. So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting.

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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

If moving to or from a place like Tucson, account for the weather; you might want to avoid moving during the peak heat of summer. Declutter Before You Pack Decluttering is a critical step that can drastically reduce the volume of items you need to move, ultimately saving time and money.

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