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Loading a Moving Truck

This is a guide about loading a moving truck. Now that all of your boxes are packed and labeled, you need to pack the moving truck. Careful planning in this step can be very helpful and also protect your belongings.

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Labeling Moving Boxes

This is a guide about labeling moving boxes. It is very frustrating to arrive at your new home or apartment and not be able to locate the boxes that you need right away. Labeling the boxes well, as they are packed, can do much to smooth out the move and protect your breakables.

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Making Moving Easier

Just before you move, pack a suitcase for you and your family as if you were going on vacation. That way, you can live out of your suitcases for a few days, and not have to have everything unpacked to bathe, dress, etc.

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Mark Electronic Cords When Moving

When moving electronics, I find it helpful to mark my cords so that when I am ready to set them back up, the cords are not a tangled puzzle. I mark each cord with a different colored dot of nail polish.

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Packing Tips for Moving

Here are some tips to help you pack for a move.

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Tips for Organizing Your Move, A woman labeling moving boxes.

Tips for Organizing Your Move

This guide is about tips for organizing your move. Moving can be very stressful. Being organized will not only help speed up packing, it will also help when it comes time to unpack.

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Packing for a Move

This is a guide about packing for a move. Moving is a big job and packing is a large part of the process. Packing properly will help your move go as smoothly as possible.

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Moving to a Small Town

This is a guide about moving to a small town. Moving to a small town, especially if you have never lived in one before, can be a real learning experience. Make the move as smooth as possible with these tips.

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Use Plastic Bags Instead of Styrofoam

A friend of mine was moving large speakers from CO to CA on a bus. We packed them in boxes and used wadded up plastic grocery bags instead of newspaper or peanuts. When she got home, she had a new stash of bags and perfect speakers.

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Hiring Movers

This is a guide to hiring movers. Hiring a mover to get to your new home is great way to make your move go smoothly. Knowing about potential pitfalls can be big help in finding the right mover.

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Label Boxes by Room When Moving

Go to your dollar/office supply store, and buy a packet of colored stickers; the type used as "price tags". They come in a variety of shapes and sizes - try to get the larger size.

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Moving Into a Much Smaller House

Many of you helped me when my mom was ill, and I was caring for her. Many thanks. Mom lost her battle Sept. 19, 2010.

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Moving to Kauai on a Budget

Does anyone living on the Hawaiian island of Kauai know info on how to move there and stay there with a very frugal budget? My husband and I are genuinely considering a move for the climate and health reasons.

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