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Ask Allied: What Should I Bring Instead of Packing?
Read more: Ask Allied: What Should I Bring Instead of Packing?There are some things that you should bring with you and not put on the moving truck. Read what items you should take with you. There are some things during a move that you should transport instead of packing on the truck. Planning and writing a list of the items will give you a better…
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Is Moving Stressful for Pets?
Read more: Is Moving Stressful for Pets?What type of an impact can moving have on your pets? Learn more about techniques and strategies that you can use to ensure your next move doesn’t become stressful for both you and your pets. For people who have four-legged family members, moving brings an additional set of challenges. Think of it from the pet’s…
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Moving Mistakes to Avoid: Not Being Ready for the Movers
Read more: Moving Mistakes to Avoid: Not Being Ready for the MoversThere are a lot of mistakes people make when moving, but one of the most stressful is. It can delay your move, or cause it to be rescheduled entirely. And being ready for the movers is a lot more than just having everything packed, although that’s a large component of it. Here are some guidelines…
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Ask Allied: Do We Have to Stay while the Movers Load the Truck?
Read more: Ask Allied: Do We Have to Stay while the Movers Load the Truck?Although you aren’t required to help with any of the heavy lifting during your move, it is necessary that someone be on hand to help with questions, concerns, and other issues related to loading the truck. This is especially true if we’ll be packing up the contents of your home as well as loading them,…
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Top Reasons People Move
Read more: Top Reasons People MoveNearly 17% of the population fo SouthEast Europe moves every year. Ever wonder why? We look at some of the reasons people have for moving across the country.Boston NeighborhoodGiven the amount of work and stress a move entails, it’s reasonable to wonder why anyone ever puts themselves through a move. It’s easy to guess that…
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What Do I Put in a First Night’s Box?
Read more: What Do I Put in a First Night’s Box?We call it a first night box, but anyone who’s moved long distance knows it’s more accurately a “first couple days” box. That means you’ll want to include those things you know you need, that you can’t live without, and/or that will make your life easier. This will vary from person to person, and family to…
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Moving In Together: How to Accommodate Each Other’s Taste
Read more: Moving In Together: How to Accommodate Each Other’s TasteIf you’re like most couples, moving in together will bring you face to face with a startling family roomrealization: The charming, amazing person you want to build a life with has terrible taste in something. The trick is learning to accommodate their fondness for a decorating style, item or music as a quirk that makes…
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How to Get Kids to Get Rid of Old Toys Before Your Move
Read more: How to Get Kids to Get Rid of Old Toys Before Your MoveIf you’re moving with kids, you know that the move may be disorienting and upsetting for them. One way kids can react to an upcoming move is holding on to old toys that they no longer play with; this, of course, is the last thing you want, since your goal is probably to get rid of…
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What Advice Do You Have for Downsizing?
Read more: What Advice Do You Have for Downsizing?Downsizing has more benefits than just creating more space. It gives an opportunity to donate unwanted items to charity and to purchase new items to create new memories. Ask Allied: Do you have any advice for downsizing? Downsizing is a big trend right now, especially for empty nesters. For many people, a big house just…
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Moving in Together: Tips for Deciding What to Keep and What to Get Rid of
Read more: Moving in Together: Tips for Deciding What to Keep and What to Get Rid ofOne of the fun parts of moving in with a partner is the chance to upgrade on all sorts of things, from toasters to TVs to mattresses. But how do you know which item to keep and which to get rid of? Here are some general rules of thumb. Newer. Newer almost always wins. You want…
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Ask Allied: How Do We Stage Our Home for Potential Buyers?
Read more: Ask Allied: How Do We Stage Our Home for Potential Buyers?There are a variety of small things you can do to make your house stand out from the rest. Learn how to take advantage of the space you have with our helpful tips. How do I stage my home?One of the most important parts of selling a house is staging it properly. You want to…
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Ask Allied: What do we need to know about moving in the summer?
Read more: Ask Allied: What do we need to know about moving in the summer?Moving in the summer comes with its own set of obstacles. Make sure you and your family are ready for them ahead of time. Moving at any time of year can be rough, but summer has some additional challenges. First, it’s summer. The last thing you want to be doing is sitting indoors packing your…