Preparing to move can be a stressful time because there may be a seemingly endless number of tasks that must be done. In particular, packing is among the most labor-intensive tasks that you will have to undertake during this process. Unfortunately, if you have little experience with packing for a move, you may be making some mistakes that make the process more difficult and risky. Following these two tips should help you to avoid some of the more routine issues that can arise during your move.
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Your piano is likely one of your most prized and valuable possessions, but there may come a time when your home simply lacks the room for this large musical instrument. In these cases, you may need to place the piano into storage to free space inside your house. This can be a challenging task because pianos must be properly stored to ensure they do not suffer damages from being placed into storage.
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If you are putting your things into a rental unit for the first time, you might think that all you need to do is put your belongings into the unit and walk away. However, if you want to ensure your items are in good shape when you are ready to use them again, it's a good idea to use the following tips to protect your things.
Avoid Putting Your Things on the Floor
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Are you one of thousands or even millions of people who have stood in lines before Christmas because you have waited too long to shop or to mail your presents? Whether you had a good reason for your procrastination or not, it was probably a big bother to spend valuable time in those long lines. This year things can be different if you get started now. Here are some ideas that might help you beat the rush.
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If you are hiring a moving crew to help you move your household possessions, you probably appreciate the fact that you are getting a little bit of help with this often difficult and overwhelming task. One great way to show your appreciation to your movers is by giving a tip, but you could be wondering exactly how much you should give.
Giving a five percent tip is considered pretty standard across the industry, even though some people argue whether you should tip five percent per mover or if you should give the entire five percent to the foreman to allow him to divvy it up.
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