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Moving Across the Country? Your Options for Moving Your Vehicle

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When you think about moving across the country, you are probably thinking about the new weather changes, your home, and how you plan to meet new people, but one thing that is often overlooked is how your vehicle is going to make it there too.

You do have several different options to take into consideration when it comes time to move your vehicle. Below, we will go over some of those options for you and you can choose the right one for your situation.

  1. Sell Your Vehicle

If you are not attached to your vehicle and you do not want to worry about the hassle, you can sell the vehicle now and then purchase a new one once you are settled into your new home.

  1. Professional Driver

If you want to take your vehicle along with you, but you cannot drive it, you can choose to have a professional driver drive it to your new home. Many professional auto transporters offer this service and as long as you do not mind someone else doing the driving for you, the service will work wonders.

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Recently Married? Downsizing and Merging Your Belongings

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If you and your spouse are recently married, you are probably at the point where you are trying to merge two homes into one. This sounds like a big task, and guess what, it is. As you get ready to move in together and finally ditch the second home, consider these tips to help you merge and downsize.

  1. Know What You Want

Sit down and discuss what each one of you wants. For example, is there a couch at one of the residences that you prefer over the other? Or maybe you want to split up the decorating such as one person decorates the bedroom and the other person decorates the living room.

  1. Throw Out Duplicates

If you have a ton of duplicate items, start scaling down and tossing them out. If you are having a hard time parting with some items, consider donating them so that someone else can get use out of it.

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Tips for Storing Your Wedding Dress

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Whether you want to keep your wedding dress as a memento or you want your daughter to wear it one day, it is important that you store it properly, otherwise, it will not last long. Below, we will go over some tips to help you properly store your wedding dress and keep it looking nice.

  1. Always Clean the Dress

You never want to store a dirty dress as the stains will begin to set over time. It is important that you have the dress professionally cleaned before hanging it in your storage unit.

  1. To Fold or To Hang

Many people often debate whether it is best to fold the dress or to hang the dress. It is important that whichever method you choose; do it correctly.

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Top 5 Moving Apps to Help Make Your Move Easier

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Planning for a move, packing, and then moving can be a hassle and cause undue stress on you, especially if you have a lot to move in a little amount of time. Before you panic about your upcoming move, check out the following moving apps, which will make everything much more simple.

App 1: Suddath’s Moving Guru

Suddath’s Moving Guru is an application available for free on your iPhone. The application is extremely helpful when it comes to moving because it allows you create a moving checklist 10 weeks prior to your move. You will find that the app provides you with a week-by-week and daily breakdown to help ensure you are not stressed for your move. The app also provides you with moving tips and helps you organize for a smooth transition on the big day.

App 2: My Move

My Move is another free application for the iPhone. This app will help you find local moving companies and display their ratings. In addition, the application will help you determine the weight of your boxes, so you can plan accordingly for your move.

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Renting a Moving Truck? Tips You Should Keep in Mind

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If you are renting a moving truck to move your household items, you may think it is a breeze to drive. Most truck rental companies do not put any stipulations on renting a truck other than meeting a certain age requirement and having a valid license.

Before you pack up all of your items and take off in the moving truck, there are some things you should keep in mind that will help you enjoy your time driving.

  1. Take Time to Learn the Truck

Before you simply hit the road, take some time, sit in the truck, and learn it. You should adjust the mirrors so that you can see on all sides. It is essential that you feel comfortable in the truck before you take it out on the road.

Another thing to do is to adjust the pedals and seat to ensure you can properly reach them when you need to. Straining your foot to reach will only cause pain and may lead to an accident.

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Tips for Preparing Your RV for Storage

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As the winter begins to approach, you may not be going on any outdoor adventures and you may be ready to start storing your RV until the weather is warm again. Most of the time, RV owners need to find a storage space for their RV because they cannot leave it in their yard or driveway.

If you are getting ready to store your RV for a couple weeks or more, consider the following tips to help you prepare it. If you do not prepare your RV correctly, you will find that it may need some cosmetic or mechanical repairs when you go to use it again.

  1. Take Care of the Tires

Before you place your RV in storage, add air to all of the tires to ensure that they are inflated properly. If not, you will find that the tires develop flat spots and you cannot drive the RV this way.

You can also place pieces of wood beneath the tires on your vehicle to help prevent flat spots and aging as well. Just remember that you need to remove the planks before driving off again.

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Need a Storage Unit? Top 4 Things You Need to Know Before Settling on One

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When it comes time to place some of your most valuable items in a storage unit, you want to know that you are choosing the right one. It can be difficult to find a quality facility, if you do not know what you should be looking for in the first place.

As you go on your hunt for a storage unit, consider the following tips to help you locate and decide whether you have chosen the right one.

  1. How Secure Are the Units?

You want to know that your items are protected with more than just the lock you place on the exterior of your unit. Look around and ask the facility how secure the doors and premises are.

Some storage facilities offer a gated entrance that requires a code along with a fence around the perimeter. Find out whether there is a security company that watches guard overnight or if there are security cameras.

Lastly, consider whether there are alarms on any of the units or how a situation is handled when something does happen and there is a security breach.

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Welcome to College, Freshman! Your Ultimate Guide to Packing

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Ah, college. Your dreams of late night study sessions, weekend parties, and pigging out on junk food are just around the corner and within reach, but first, you must pack up your things and make it to the college campus.

Before you start throwing all of your clothes and shoes into your suitcase, there are some things you need to think about. The ultimate guide below will help you pack and prepare for your college road trip.

First Things First

You cannot take everything with you and your dorm is not going to be that big so plan carefully. Think about the essentials you need and start setting them aside. This is a great time to start sorting through your clothes and tossing out all of those beat up and worn out shirts.

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Storing a Car in a Self Storage Facility

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While you may have enough closet space in your home to keep your clothes and accessories safe, parking your vintage car in a crammed garage may not be an option for you. Many families who have more than one car usually run out of space at home to make sure that each vehicle is parked securely. At other times, when families head out for month long vacations, car storage again becomes a necessity.

It may sound easy and simple to park your car in a rented facility, however, there is a lot to consider and think about before randomly picking a storage facility. Will the parking be outdoor or indoor? How much rent are you willing to pay? How safe is the parking facility? What is the location of the storage unit? These questions need definite answers for your mind to be at ease regarding paid car storage.

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Your Guide to Moving to Another State

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Moving to a new state is the start of a new chapter in your life and you are about to begin making new memories. If you have never moved out of state before, you may be confused and overwhelmed by all of the decisions and steps you need to take.

Before you become frazzled by everything going on, this guide will help keep you on track and remind you of some of the things you need to do before, during, and after your move.

Before the Move

Before you actually move to a new state, you should visit the state first to ensure that you like the atmosphere and you are happy with your surroundings. Once you decide you do like the state, start looking around for some employment opportunities and housing. It is possible to secure employment and housing before you officially move.

Gather all of the information you need about the requirements to move, how much it is going to cost you to move, and then begin saving for the big day.

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