Are you a good neighbor?

A while ago we asked, Are you a bad neighbor? But, we have to revisit the question and consider the opposite: what makes a good neighbor? Zillow's blog post shares seven techniques to make you a better neighbor, whether you are moving or have been living in your current place for a while...

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What if something goes wrong during your move?

by Fatima Calderon We recently asked: True or False: Things go wrong with any move, and there's nothing you can do about it. The answer is: both true and false. "To err is human..." And it's true. No moving company can 100% guarantee that *nothing* will go wrong ever. Some moves go very smoothly, some others not so muc...

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Quick guide to self-packing: moving boxes

Moving Boxes by Fatima Calderon Thank you for joining us these past weeks as we guide you through some simple and most common ways to self-pack your goods for an international move. We hope you find these tips valuable and useful. Below are the links to all the entries in this series....

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Quick Guide to self-packing: packing materials needed

Must-have materials for self-packing and moving: by Fatima Calderon ·       Tape: The most common tape used for carton sealing is a plastic tape called "PVC". ·       "Newsprint" paper: NEVER USE NEWSPAPERS as wrapping material. ...

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Quick guide to self-packing: Moving Furniture

Quick guide to self-packing: Moving Furniture by Fatima Calderon      ·       Make sure to clear the area of children and pets to prevent injuries from falling furniture. Also spread out cartons, a blanket, or a cheap carpet on the floor to prevent it from scratching while moving the furniture around....

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Guide to Self-Packing shoes and clothes

Quick guide to Self-Packing: Shoes and clothes by Fatima Calderon ·       Shoes – To keep your shoes safe during a move, put them back in the box they came in and then in a medium sized packing box. If you didn’t keep your shoeboxes, you want to get your packing paper and wrap your shoes together. ...

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Guide to Self-Packing: dishes and glassware

Quick guide to packing dishes and glassware by Fatima Calderon     ·       Dishes should be wrapped individually, one by one, in enough newsprint to fully envelop the item. ...

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Guide to Self-Packing: Electronics

Quick guide to packing electronics: by Fatima Calderon ·       Confusion can be avoided by packing electronics one at a time. Each corresponding wire or cable should be wrapped and placed with the device in the same box. ...

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Guide to Self-Packing

by Fatima Calderon We are going to be publishing a series of tips to help you do the best and safest packing you can by yourself. Why self-pack? Not everyone can afford the full service provided by moving customers. Sometimes, depending on the size of the move and where you are moving to/from, costs can add up to a hefty amount. While we recommend to always go with the full packing service from us – as the safest way to get...

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Where to Wednesday, Feb 21

Where do you want to go today? #WhereToWednesday #Ecuador ...

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Where to Wednesday Feb 14

Introducing our new weekly feature - hope these pictures inspire you to travel and move! Where do you want to go today? #WhereToWednesday #Brazil #Rio #Carnaval ...

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5 Things to ask a moving company before you move

by Fatima Calderon Your moving date is coming up in a few months, and you are asking for prices and quotes. You may get "bombarded" by moving companies and individuals trying to win your business. One way to create a shortlist of potential movers, and to spot potential red flags, is to ask these movers these questions, designed to show their credentials. If a mover doesn't comply, doesn't know, or says the issue is not really important, simply...

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