7 Tips For A Sane Moving Experience

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Despite your best efforts to make the experience as carefree as possible, moving day will have some stressful moments. Fortunately for you and your family, taking steps now to handle those stressful moments will keep your move going forward and keep everyone in relatively good spirits. To help you accomplish just that, here are some preparations you can do before moving.   Plan your trip. Unexpected issues, such as low hanging trees or narrow bridges, can make moving stressful.

11 January 2017

Reasons To Rent A Bigger Moving Truck Than You Think You Need

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When you're getting ready for a move and contact a moving company to arrange for the rental of a truck, you'll often be asked to describe the size of your home. The number of bedrooms and the square footage that you have will typically influence the size of truck that you should rent. It can often be a good idea, however, to opt for a truck one size bigger than which is recommended to you.

10 January 2017

Tips for Moving Your Fish

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Moving fish is considerably more difficult than moving cats or dogs. Fish require an entirely different environment that needs to travel with them, and that can make them more difficult for you to move. Luckily, there are professional moving companies that have moved fish before and will be able to help get your fish to their final destination safely. Here are some tips for moving your fish. 1. Ask Whether the Moving Company Prefers Buckets or Bags

5 January 2017

Three Ways For Artists To Use A Self-Storage Unit

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Self-storage units can be used for more than just storing boxes of personal items. If you are an artist, you may want to consider renting one to provide a unique space for your work. Here are just some of the many ways you can use a self-storage unit for your artwork. Design Studio Renting a retail space for your work can be expensive, and if you are just starting your career in art, an pricey lease may not be in the budget.

29 December 2016

3 Extra Services That Local Moving Companies Can Provide

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While there are traditional services that local moving companies provide, there are also some great extra services that they can provide for you as well. This article will discuss 3 extra services that local moving companies can provide for you.  1. Transporting Your Vehicles For You If you have extra vehicles that you need to move with you, but that you aren't going to be able to drive, you can have the local moving company take care of this for you.

14 December 2016

Keeping Moisture Away From Your Stored Belongings

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If your belongings are packaged and ready to place inside a storage unit for temporary safe-keeping, you will most likely want to keep them free of damage while staying in your allotted enclosure. When a storage unit suffers from excessive humidity, moisture accumulation tends happen. This can cause havoc to many personal items, including the risk of wood rot, mold, mildew, or rust. To keep items free of moisture damage, try some of the following tips when placing them in a storage unit.

14 December 2016

Types Of Commercial Storage Based On What You Need To Store

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Commercial storage comprises several types of specific storage units as they relate to commercial and business purposes. If you are looking to store specific items, you may need a specific type of commercial storage.  Here are some specific types of commercial storage and how they may suit your particular needs. Shipment Storage Commercial storage for shipments usually involves warehouse space. Most boxes and crates are so large they cannot be placed anywhere else, and oddly-shaped packages also have to have their own warehouse space.

12 December 2016