Author: Boulevard
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5 Reasons Not to DIY Your Move
When you tell friends and family that you’re moving, they commonly assume that you will do it yourself. But, you must determine if tackling the move yourself is the right choice. DIY moving is much harder than it looks, with real risks for your body and belongings. So in most cases, it’s better to leave…
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Retiring? 4 Steps to Downsize Your Residence
As you plan for retirement, you’ll need to consider everything from your financial situation to where you live. While you could remain in your current home, many retirees choose to downsize. A few reasons to downsize when retiring include less maintenance, upkeep, and cheaper bills. First, however, you must ensure you’re correctly downsizing your home.…
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Simplify a Cross-Country Move: Checklist for Moving Out of State
Moving is always a bit complicated, whether moving to a different floor in your current building or a brand new home in the same town. But throw moving to another state in the mix, and the complexity level rises even more. Luckily, getting organized well before starting an out-of-state move helps reduce stress. This checklist…
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7 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Move
Moving can generate a significant amount of waste and use a lot of fuel. However, proper planning can make moving more eco-friendly. Moving can also be an excellent way to kick off a new eco-friendly lifestyle in your new home. Here are some green household moving tips. 1. Pack Lightly One way to reduce the…
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5 Tips When Moving in a Hurry
Ideally, when preparing for a relocation, you have months to plan and pack for it. But, factors like a new job, quick property sale, or other random life circumstances can cause you to move in a hurry — without much warning. If you find yourself on a tight schedule and need to pack for a…
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How to Help Your Kids Make Friends in a New Town After a Move
Moving to a new city can be exciting – new places to explore and sights to see. But, if you’re moving with children, they’re focused on missing friends, school, and familiarity. You can help ease this transition so your little one is excited. Here are the top ways to help your kids make friends in…
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5 Environmentally-Friendly Moving Tips
It’s become clear in recent decades that our society needs to become more environmentally conscious. As a result, people worldwide are actively looking for ways to be more Earth-friendly in their daily activities. The moving process is no exception—there are many ways people can reduce their carbon footprints when relocating. Follow these five environmentally-friendly moving…
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6 Tips to Save Money When Moving
Moving can sometimes be expensive. The average cost of moving ranges from $800 to $2,500, and that’s for moves of 100 miles or less. On average, long-distance moves cost even more, from $2,200 to $5,700. Here are six ways to save during a move. 1. Create a Budget Start the moving process by creating a…
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Moving Into a New Construction Home? 5 Tips to Make the Job Easier
Moving into a new construction home is different from moving into a pre-owned home in various ways. Knowing what issues can arise with a new custom home can help you prepare for your upcoming relocation. Here’s what to know. 1. Do the Final Walkthrough Before Moving In Your contractor will perform the final walkthrough before…
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4 Reasons to Hire Professional Movers
Relocating your home is stressful, with many moving parts to coordinate. You’ll undoubtedly face many decisions during the process, including whether or not to hire professional movers or take the DIY route. Professional movers are highly experienced and know all the ins and outs associated with transporting possessions from one location to another. People can…