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Moving a Hoarder/Pack Rat

August 12, 2016 by Craig Backus Apartment Moving, Estate Moving, Moving Stories, office moving, Stress Free Moving Tips, Uncategorized Leave a comment

Hoarder – a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc. (Dictionary) Hoarding disorder- is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs. (Mayo Clinic) Are you helping a hoarder/pack rat move? Here are some helpful tips on helping a hoarder/pack rat move! Get Professional Help When helping a hoarder move your first impulse is to enter their home and just toss […..]

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College Dorm Move

July 29, 2016 by Craig Backus Apartment Moving, FAQ's, Moving Stories, Stress Free Moving Tips, Uncategorized Leave a comment

dorm

    Welcome aboard you are now the new kid on campus especially if you’re a freshman and living on campus. So long are the days of being in high school and onto the new adventures that are waiting for you. Here are some helpful tips for your move to your campus this advice can be for freshmen, transfer, international or even upperclassman students living in the dorms. The Myth First thing first, let’s clear up the myth that so many hopefuls come to college for….Parties. It might depend on which school you go too; some might have parties more […..]

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Downsizing Your Home

February 19, 2016 by Craig Backus Apartment Moving, Moving Stories, Stress Free Moving Tips, Uncategorized Leave a comment

downsizing your home

Downsizing your home can be very time consuming and emotional process. Whether you are downsizing to start a new beginning, save money, or sort out life. Here’s a short guide and tips on how to downsize your home. How to Prepare to Downsizing Your Home Get a head start on downsizing your home by getting rid of things you do not need nor want anymore. You should do this at least 3 months in advance of your move if possible. De-cluttering: One of the easiest things to do is de-clutter your house. When you first walk in into your home, you […..]

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Final Walk Through – Moving Out

January 22, 2016 by Craig Backus Apartment Moving, Estate Moving, FAQ's, office moving, Stress Free Moving Tips, Uncategorized Leave a comment

Walk through your old home one last time

Before you hand over your keys to your old home, make sure you walk through your old home once more. This is the perfect time to reminisce the memories you have for your home, but also to make sure you don’t leave anything behind. Cabinets, Closets and Drawers Go through all your cabinets, closets and drawers around the house. Especially in the bathrooms, as humans we tend to forget certain things that are kept high up. It’s better to go through each one maybe 2 or 3 times. Turn Off Electricity As you are going through each room checking through […..]

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Do Movers Pay for Property Damages – If I Do Not Own the Property?

January 8, 2016 by Craig Backus Apartment Moving, Estate Moving, FAQ's, Moving Stories, office moving, Stress Free Moving Tips, Uncategorized Leave a comment

Property Damages

Do Movers Pay for Property Damages – If I Do Not Own the Property?   It’s moving day and there’s a lot of chaos is going on in your home. You’re directing movers where to go, telling family to stay cleared, etc. Within the mist of all the madness going on your hear the infamous “Uh-Oh,” coming from the back of the house. You rush to the back of the house and long and behold the door frame of your master bedroom is damaged. Your initial reaction is to freak out about the damage. Then you ask yourself and the […..]

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