Author Archives: Alex Kava

What To Ship, OR Not Ship, When Making A Move From College

Congratulations, you did it. You graduated from college. Now it’s time for you to pack up your stuff and move onto the next phase of your life. But, now you need to make the many decisions of what you should … Continue reading

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Reasons Why People Pick Up And Move

As the saying goes, “The only things for sure in life are death and taxes.” This is because every other aspect of life is completely unpredictable. No matter how much you plan ahead or think you know what you’re doing, … Continue reading

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Relocation Package Options You May Receive When Making A Company Move

The time has come. You finally got that amazing job promotion and your company is moving you across the country. There’s so much to do and so much to think about as you pack up the life that you’ve known … Continue reading

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How To Ship Appliances

When getting ready to make a move, one of the biggest issues you’ll need to tackle is how to ship your appliances. Most times, appliances will stay with the house. However, in special situations you’ll want to take your appliances … Continue reading

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Hire a Moving Company or Rent a Moving Truck? That is the Question

Let’s be honest for a second. No one loves the idea of moving. Sure, moving to a new place can be an exciting adventure. But, the process of moving? Not so much. It requires time, money, and oh so much … Continue reading

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How to Move a Couch-Bed

What is the difference between a couch and a couch-bed?  (Yes, they still make couch beds, and I must say that they have improved quite a bit since the 80s.)  By the way, this is not a trick question, so … Continue reading

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The 3 Best Places to Find Cheap Moving Boxes

One of the first questions you are probably going to ask yourself when you find out that you are going to be moving is, “How many boxes will I need?”  To which I will respond, “A lot!  More than you … Continue reading

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Some Cool Ideas for Recycling Cardboard from a DIY Master

Does anybody remember that show from PBS, back in the day, with the guy that did the home improvement projects?  Actually, I think he might still have his show, but his name is Bob Vila.  I certainly wouldn’t nominate him … Continue reading

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What Room Should Be Packed in What Box

Here’s the thing: when it comes time to move it’s not recommended that you get your hand on any cheap moving boxes and start stuffing them with your belongings.  It turns out that there’s kind of a science to the … Continue reading

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Gift Wrapping Tips for the Holiday Season

If you have any packaging supplies laying around, then you have everything you need for some pretty cool gift-wrapping ideas.  Chances are that you do have some lying around because anything to do with tape, boxes, or paper pretty much … Continue reading

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