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  • Tips For Preparing For Your First International Move

    Moving to a new country can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially if you have never lived outside of the United States before. You may be ready to fully explore a new country, yet at the same time, be nervous about the changes that you are about to experience. Taking a bit of time to prepare for your move can help ease some of the stress you have when it comes to moving. [Read More]

  • Leave It Or Load It? 7 Things You Should Not Bring With You When You Move

    Moving to a new house can be exciting, fun and stressful all at once. Preparations for a move can begin months in advance, and you may want to start packing as soon as you find out the date on which you'll be moving. Before you rush to load everything you own into your local moving company's van, realize that there are a few things that really shouldn't make the trip. Here are seven things that you are better off leaving behind when you move to a new house. [Read More]

  • 7 Creative Ways To Reuse Moving Supplies After You Settle In

    You spend a good portion of your moving budget on quality moving supplies like boxes and tape, making it painful to just toss that stuff in the trash as you unpack. Reusing the materials you used for moving can help you enjoy your new home faster and reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill. Try these seven creative ideas instead of heading for the dumpster. 1. Turn Tape Into Dry Erase Labels [Read More]

  • Prevent Snakes From Inhabiting Your Storage Unit By Removing Two Basic Animal Needs

    Self storage units are a great place for individuals to keep their possessions. However, a poorly-kept storage unit can be attractive to a variety of animal pests searching for food or shelter. Though nearly any animal can cause frustration or fright for storage unit renters, perhaps the most unwelcome animal pests of all are snakes. Below is more information on what you can do to prevent snakes from seeking to inhabit your storage unit by removing two basic needs: [Read More]

  • 5 Inventive Ways To Split Up Storage Units

    Splitting the space in self storage units can help save money and give you additional space instead of choosing a smaller unit. Once you've decided on a split unit with a friend or family member, it's a good idea to come up with an ideal way to evenly split the space. The following five splitting tactics can work with a majority of self storage units and will make the management of the unit a lot easier to handle. [Read More]

  • Packing Your Dishes The Right Way Prevents Damaging During Moving

    Moving can be both exciting and frustrating. While new opportunities and experiences lurk just around the corner, packing up and moving your belongings can be a challenge, especially when it comes to packing your kitchen dishes. But, packing dishes doesn't need to be difficult. With the right packing supplies and a little patience, you can pack like a pro and get on with the business of moving. Things You'll Need [Read More]