Category Archives: DIY Moves

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How to Ship Moving Boxes

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Devie Lin

If you don’t have much you stuff, you might consider simply mailing your stuff to your new home. Just pack up a few boxes, ship them off and jump on a plane. This is one of the cheapest options for … Continue reading →

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What are Moving Pods?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Devie Lin

Moving pods are actually just big crates, they are big enough to fit large items like beds and couches but are small enough to fit on a truck. A moving company will deliver the crate to your home, you fill … Continue reading →

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How to Move a Mattress Yourself

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Devie Lin

You can do without a lot of furniture but a bed is not one of them. You will need a mattress the day you move in. If you have decided to move the bed yourself, follow these 5 steps: 1. … Continue reading →

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How to Move a Plant

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Devie Lin

Taking a plant with you to your new home is a perfect way to maintain a bit of your old place but plants can be fragile so you should take care when moving them. Follow these 5 steps to ensure … Continue reading →

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Best Rope for Packing

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Devie Lin

Fortunately, moving is not the most intense activity out there. While rope is needed, generally, you don’t need the type of rope that a mountain climber depends on for his life, or that a sailor uses to tie a boat to … Continue reading →

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Moving Tips

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Devie Lin

You can follow every step in our Moving Checklist to a tee.  However, your move might still go wrong. Why? Because moving is a complicated process, and any little mistake can trip you up, figuratively or literally. If you’re moving, … Continue reading →

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Deciding Whether to Hire a Moving Company

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Devie Lin

For those moving who live alone or who have few possessions, the question will arise: do I need to hire a moving company? Hiring a full-service moving company is not a necessity for everyone.  There are four basic ways to … Continue reading →

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How to Disassemble Furniture

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Devie Lin

Moving furniture conjures thoughts of strain, sweat, slivers, of smashed hands and sore muscles. And rightfully so. Packing and loading furniture is a strenuous job. Furniture is heavy, bulky and inflexible. However, it is also complicated. Most furniture has parts … Continue reading →

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Moving Zen

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Devie Lin

Somewhere 250 miles from your old home and 250 miles from your new one: “Wait, did we remember to bring the photo albums?”  Blank stares and Idunnos.  “I packed them, did you load them?” Blank stares and Idunnos. Pull over, … Continue reading →

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How to Ask Somebody to Borrow Their Truck

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Devie Lin

You didn’t anticipate this four years ago when you bought your Toyota Corolla. Yet, here you are, on the verge of moving across town with no means to do it. All signs point towards renting a moving truck, but you … Continue reading →

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