Packing up your computer, DVD player, and other electronic devices for an upcoming move requires plenty of care and attention. After all, it's easy to damage your electronics through rough handling or careless packing. To save yourself the trouble and expense of replacing damaged or destroyed electronics, here are a few simple yet important tips to consider.
Use the Original Boxes Whenever Possible
The boxes your electronics originally came in are specifically optimized for protecting those items.
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Many people hear the word "move," and they immediately see dollar signs. Moving can be costly, especially when a move involves traveling to a new city and state. Here are some simple ways you can save money, when planning your move.
1. Donate.
You might think of donating your things as losing money, but sometimes, you don't have the time or energy to set up a big sale or to individually list things on local swap pages.
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Moving your belongings is a daunting task even if you don't have a piano to move. If you do have a piano, for the safety of your home, your back, and your piano, it might be time to throw in the towel and call in the professionals. While you might think that you can handle moving a piano on your own, by calling in piano movers, you can make sure that you and your piano are safe rather than sorry.
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Very short distance moves fall into their own special category, and whether you are moving down the block, across the street or to another apartment in the same building, you need tips customized for short moves to help you. If you want your super short distance move to go smoothly, take a look at these tips. They will help.
1. Do not underestimate a short distance move.
When you only have to move a few yards away, the biggest risk is that you will underestimate the move and end up simply not being out of your old place in time.
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Your new home is everything you dreamed of – perfect location, lovely architecture and plenty of space for the family to thrive. But there's one big problem -- it's not going to be available to move into right away. And your real estate agent insists she must get your current house on the market right away to ensure it sells quickly and profitably. Now you've got a challenge! How are you going to manage staging one house so it's attractive to prospective buyers when the new house isn't ready to live in yet?
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