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How To Hire Movers
Hiring movers should be easy. Sadly, we, at Mayflower, see many people get swindled by rogue movers who take customers’ money and run.
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Moving Into Your First Home
Less is more. This statement couldn’t be truer when it comes to moving. So, try to put off major furniture and appliance purchases until after you’ve moved into your new home.
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Plan Your Move Out Day
Preparing for Moving Out Day: The process of moving starts long before the movers arrive at your home. Follow these steps to prepare.
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How to Pack Wine Bottles
Your wine bottles require special care in a move. It isn’t difficult to upset wine’s delicate chemistry with high or low temperatures, vibration, humidity or light.
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How to Pack Shoes for Your Move
If your shoes have survived pre-move planning without being routed to a giveaway or garage sale pile, chances are you plan on wearing them again someday.
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How to Pack Food - Expert Moving Tips
Be mindful of restrictions when packing perishables. Keep in mind that there are laws that prohibit movers from transporting some types of perishable goods.
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How to Pack Your Dining Room
If you are preparing to move out of your house, it is important to start by gathering all of the essential packing supplies.
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What Prevents People From Decluttering?
According to Mayflower’s 2018 Movers Insights study, the top five things that keep people from decluttering are: Thinking that they might have a need for a belonging in the future
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How To Pack & Move Appliances
Each appliance has unique needs when moving. Are your appliances coming with you to your new home? If so, keep in mind that moving appliances often requires additional planning.
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How To Avoid Surprise Moving Charges
Don’t Let Moving Charges Sneak Up on You… There is nothing simple about uprooting your life and moving a household – regardless of distance.
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Understanding Moving Costs
When budgeting for an impending move, there is more to consider than money when evaluating cost. You’ll want to understand the true financial, physical and mental investments as well.
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Making A Job Related Move
With the current corporate consolidation climate of mergers, acquisitions and buy-outs, many dedicated employees may find themselves being asked to relocate.
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How to Pack Your Books Effectively
Carefully evaluate your collection for books that you could live without. More than likely there are some you could part with, especially when you consider the cost of moving them.
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