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Tips To Avoid Improperly Storing Your Boat

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Even though you may love being out on the water on your boat, the winter will eventually come and you will need to put your boat into storage. In order to avoid improperly storing your boat, you must be aware of the dangers of improperly storing your boat, as well as how to store it correctly. The Dangers One thing to look out for is the temperature of the place you are storing your boat.

10 September 2015

Be A Self Storage Unit Magician And Use The Art Of Misdirection To Prevent Theft

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Just like magicians use the art of misdirection to distract your eyes from their tricks, you too can use misdirection to your advantage when you place items into a self-storage unit. By using misdirection, you can easily mislead potential thiefs into believing that there is nothing of value in your storage unit. This will encourage them to leave your items alone and look elsewhere for items to steal. Use these tips for protecting the items in your storage unit from theft using simple misdirection techniques:

10 September 2015

5 Tips For Moving Your Mattress

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One big and bulky item that everyone needs to move between homes is their mattress. It's important to take some extra care when moving your mattress, because it can become damaged or dirty during the moving process. Here are five tips to ensure that your mattress arrives at your new place in great condition, no matter what method of transportation you use. Cover The Mattress Your mattress should always be protected with plastic when moving it.

9 September 2015

A Few Things To Do To Get Ready For The Packers

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If you have decided to hire a moving company (such as Bekins Van Lines Inc) to pack and move your household, it does not mean you have nothing to do but jump in the car and drive to the new house. To make sure that the move goes smoothly, and your stuff gets to where you need it to be, here are a few things to do before the day the packers are scheduled to arrive.

8 September 2015

Moving: Furnishings You Should Always Let Professionals Move For You

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If you're a do-it-yourself kind of person, you likely want to move all your furnishings yourself when you move to a new house. Most of your furniture and appliances can be moved by yourself without causing any harm, but there are a few items that you should leave to the pros. Learn what they are and why a professional is best for the job. Piano In many cases, a piano has to be taken apart in order to move it down a flight of stairs or through a narrow hallway.

8 September 2015

Moving Out of a Domestic Violence Situation

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Although choosing to leave an abuser can be difficult, actually making the move can be just as hard. Not only do you have to deal with a soon-to-be ex who may not want to let you leave, but packing boxes and loading them onto a moving truck can stir up odd feelings that may cause you to change your mind. Here are a few things you can do to make moving out of an abusive situation easier and safer.

8 September 2015

A Quick Guide For Getting Your Summer Water Gear Ready For Storage

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As summer starts to wind down, and fall starts to creep in, it is time to start getting all of your summer gear ready for storage so you have extra space in your garage, bedroom and home for all the fall and winter items you are going to need. Here is a quick guide to summer water items that you should put in storage, and a few quick tips for how to store those items effectively.

4 September 2015

How To Move While Keeping Your Pets Safe

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You're having a great, normal day at home and suddenly your entire family packs the entire house up, puts you in a box with a few holes, and you end up in a brand new place you've never seen with no idea where anything you own is located. This is probably pretty close to the way beloved pets feel when their owners decide it's time for a move. For humans, moving creates a tremendous amount of stress and they are not only aware of what is happening, but they made the decision to move in the first place.

2 September 2015

Why You Should Hire Inter-State Movers To Relocate Your Household

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Are you relocating a large household to a nearby city and want to get it done fast? You will find that leaving the task to a professional moving company is the best thing to do, and you can even help them out if you desire to do so. Find out in this article what you should know about hiring inter-state movers, as well as what you can expect to be charged.

2 September 2015