2016

Top Reasons You Will Want Professional Commercial Movers To Move Your Business Equipment

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If you own a business and you are getting ready to relocate, you might want to consider making use of a team of professional movers for the job. To understand the benefits, take a moment to review the following points. They Come With The Supplies Wrapping up all of your business supplies and equipment will take a lot of work. It will also take a lot of packing supplies. If you would like to save yourself some time and make sure that everything for your company is safe and sound for the move, you will want to allow the professional commercial movers to do the job for you.

4 June 2016

College Self-Storage: 4 Features Students Shouldn't Ignore

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If you're heading off to college, then you know you will soon be moving in and out of the home you grew up in, dorms, and apartments. You will likely be downsizing and upsizing multiple times. To help ease what could be extremely stressful, you may want to think about renting a self-storage unit from local storage facilities. However, university students need to make sure that the self-storage facility consists of features that meet their needs, including these:

28 March 2016

3 Tips For Moving In The Military

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If your military spouse has been notified that he or she is being relocated to a different station, you need to start planning for the move as soon as possible. There are several steps you need to take to ensure that you receive the proper compensation from the military for the move. Here are some tips to help guide you in preparing to move.  Meet with the Base PTO The Personal Property Transportation Office, or PTO, is responsible for providing you with the documentation needed to apply for reimbursement of your moving expenses.

21 March 2016

Moving A Piano: Important Dos And Don'ts To Avoid Damage

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Moving is stressful enough. Add moving a piano into the mix and things can get pretty hectic. Pianos are notoriously difficult to move because they're both heavy and fragile. The last thing you want is to end up damaging your piano while moving it, so it's important to keep some important guidelines in mind to ensure a safe and smooth transport. DO Secure the Keyboard Lid One of the biggest mistakes people tend to make when moving a piano is that of forgetting to close and lock the keyboard lid.

18 March 2016

How To Make More Storage In Your Garage

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If you tend to store all of your extra belongings, holiday decorations, sports equipment, and home improvement supplies in your garage, you might be lacking proper organization. It shouldn't take you 30 minutes just to find a tool you need, so that is usually a sign that it is time for some organization. Here are tips for finding and creating more storage in your garage. Use the Walls to Your Benefit

16 March 2016

Four Reasons To Move Most Of Your Belongings To A Storage Unit First

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If you are about to move to a new apartment, you know how packing can turn into a mess -- and how unpacking can drag on for weeks. It seems no matter what you do, those boxes end up lingering in hallways and corners for too long. But one strategy you may want to try is having the majority of your belongings placed in a storage unit by the moving company.

14 March 2016

Friends Vs. Local Moving Company: Why Hiring Movers Can Be Better

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When it comes to moving, things can easily get stressful. For that reason, many people tend to bring in the help of their friends and loved ones for assistance. Unfortunately, this can open up some problems. Here are three reasons why you may want to consider hiring a local moving company over your friends: You Won't Owe Any Favors. One of the most common reasons that people turn to friends and family for help with moving is to help eliminate financial stress.

14 March 2016

Tips For Moving Heavy Wood Furniture

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Wood furniture is often the most prized furniture in the home, whether it's a modern oak dining table or an antique bedroom set. While wood is traditionally seen as a sturdy choice that can survive generations in the home, it is also one the first types of items to suffer damage during a move. The following tips can help you protect your furniture so you won't be faced with a repair.

11 March 2016

3 Things To Consider When Renting A Storage Unit

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Many people turn to storage unit rentals, at a location like Arctic Self Storage, for one reason or another. Whether it be to get extra storage space around the home or because you are moving to another city and need to find another place, storage units are a great solution for your needs. If you aren't sure what to look for in your storage unit rental, here are a few key considerations to help you make an informed decision about what unit is going to work the best for your needs and wants.

9 March 2016