What to Ditch, Donate, and Keep When Moving

Moving to a new home can be an exciting adventure, but let’s be real, it can also feel like you’re drowning in a sea of stuff. So, before you start throwing things willy-nilly into boxes, take a deep breath and consider decluttering. Trust me, your future self will thank you. By sorting your items into categories of what to ditch, …

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Where Can I Find Moving Boxes?

U-Haul Dealers, Schools, OfficeMax, the Liquor Store, your new neighbor down the street. What do they all have in common?  Boxes.  Sturdy boxes are essential for protecting your household décor and personal belongings when you move. Here are some tips and tricks to gathering boxes and making your move easier and safer.   #1 New Boxes  If you can buy new, …

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How to Pack Like a Pro

Doing your own packing is a great way to get organized and save money on your move. Even if you plan to do the packing, there are some items that are best left for the movers to prepare. Large mirrors or pictures, glass tops, mattresses, and TVs are some of the items that you should consider having the movers pack …

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Top Packing Tips For Moving

When it comes to moving, packing is one of those must dos. Although, it’s one of the must dos most of us could do without. In fact, it’s time consuming and typically labor intensive. As a result, it seems like a lot of unavoidable hassle. But, what if it could actually become one of the things that saves you time …

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Peak Moving Season is Almost Here: Top 10 Tips for Moving State to State

Peak moving season is just over the horizon, but that doesn’t mean you need to stress out. We call it peak moving season because the end of spring, leading into the summer, is the height of people moving state to state. Whether it’s a college student who recently graduated and accepted a new job or a family moving while their …

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5 Moving Company Red Flags: How to Identify a Scam

We’ve previously written about how to identify and avoid moving scams, but we can’t stress it enough. When planning to hire a state-to-state moving company, do your research. You probably know at least one family member or friend who overpaid for their move, waited weeks for their belongings, and when the truck finally arrived – they were charged additional fees …

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How to Relocate on a Short Timeline

People move out of state for several different reasons. Whether it’s because their employer is relocating them to a new office, or they are moving in with a loved one, or they are making the choice on a whim – the reasons are varied, and therefore the time frames vary as well. It takes some families years to plan, prepare …

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How to Identify Moving Company Scams

You’ve weighed all your state to state moving options and decided you’re going to hire a professional moving company. Great! How do you choose a moving company – and how do you know whether the company you want to hire is legitimate? While most state to state moving companies, such as MiniMoves, are extremely reputable and reliable, there are still …

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How Do I Downsize For My Upcoming Move?

Moving date is looming, so you feel the pressure to get organized, purge, and pack. Whether you are an empty nester downsizing your living arrangements, a recent life change is causing you to downsize, or you just simply want to take fewer items with you to your new residence – downsizing can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. …

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When Should You Start the Moving Process?

Moving can be a daunting task. The coordination between deciding how you’re going to move, packing all your belongings, dealing with the change in utilities, locations, and the people you’re around, can make a move stressful. If you think you’re going to be moving soon – whether it’s this fall, winter or even next summer – you’re probably wondering when …

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The State-to-State Move: What Are My Moving Options?

If you’re currently planning a state-to-state move, you’re probably overwhelmed by your options on how to make the move. Your availability, budget, and personal preferences will each have bearing on your final moving decision. If you are relocating for work, you may be fortunate enough to have your home moved for you. But, most people don’t have this option and …

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Pack Like a Pro: Where to Find Good Packing Supplies & Keep Your Belongings Secure

There are many reasons that moving from state to state can be stressful: leaving behind familiarity (or family), moving to the unknown, making new friends, possibly starting a new job or school, the cost of the move, and of course…the packing. Packing for a move means cleaning your current home, packing up your valuables, making big decisions about what to …

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