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Oct 22, 2024

When Was My House Built? 5 Ways to Find Out

Need to know when your house was built? Here’s a guide on how to find out your home’s build date.

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Christopher Murray • Feb 21, 2025

How to Pack Knives for Moving: 7 Helpful Steps

Packing for a move doesn’t have to be difficult. Use this guide to ensure you’re packing your knives safely.

Deirdre Sullivan • Feb 21, 2025

Move-In Costs: Everything You Need to Know

Knowing what move-in costs are and how they’re used can give you peace of mind when renting. Our guide will walk you through the expected renting fees.

Melissa Graham • Feb 21, 2025

How to Use Moving Straps for Lifting Heavy and Bulky Furniture

Whether you are moving into a new home or picking up your new living room set, moving straps are a great tool for moving furniture safely.

Deirdre Sullivan • Feb 21, 2025

How to Take Over Utilities When Moving Houses: 10 Steps to Follow

While you’re busy packing your stuff, it’s easy to forget things like utilities during a move. Follow these steps to transfer utilities to your new home.

The interior of a modern garage all tidied up

Derek Rose • Feb 21, 2025

How to Pack Your Garage: 5 Tips for an Easy Move

Even though most people do, you don’t have to fear packing up your garage. Follow these five steps, and a ready-to-move garage could be yours in days.

Derek Rose • Feb 21, 2025

How to Label Moving Boxes: 5 Tips for an Organized Move

Creating an organized system for packing your boxes will simplify things on moving day. Follow these tips for making a moving box inventory list.

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Derek Rose • Feb 21, 2025

How to Pack a Rug for Moving: 7 Tips

Don’t let improper storage ruin your favorite area rug. Protect your rugs during moving day with this step-by-step guide.

Deirdre Sullivan • Feb 20, 2025

How to Pack Your Kitchen for Moving

Confused about how to pack a kitchen for moving? Our DIY guide is brimming with helpful advice, ensuring your fragile and expensive items are protected.

A woman having fun with her dog while packing moving boxes

Catherine Hiles • Feb 20, 2025

How to Hire Packers for Moving

Moving house is one of the most stressful experiences in life. This guide explains how to hire packers for moving to take some of the stress off you.

A couple unpacking boxes in living room at new home

Deirdre Sullivan • Feb 20, 2025

10 Unpacking Tips for a Seamless Move-In

You’re excited about moving into a new place but not really feeling the unpacking ahead. Take advantage of these unpacking tips to make the task a breeze.