Every Place You Can Get Free Moving Boxes

Publish Date: March 28, 2017

Last Modified Date: August 16, 2019

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People say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Well, how about a free box? We hear a lot about those, but where are they?

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How to Use a Moving Dolly Like the Pros

Author: Kevin The Mover

Publish Date: March 21, 2017

Last Modified Date: February 21, 2022

Category: Loading & Unloading Guides

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Moving house without a hand truck – or a moving dolly – is like riding a bicycle without a seat. It’s technically possible, but honestly, who does that?

A sturdy, reliable hand truck is any mover’s best friend. Used properly, it saves you time, rescues your back and it can singlehandedly keep your stuff from getting damaged.

(Thinking of a square furniture dolly?)

But they’re not as easy to use as they look, provided you are using them in the proper way. With that in mind, here are tips compiled by moving pros as to how to optimize that hand truck you found in the back of your moving truck, or that one your friend let you borrow and you don’t want to return broken.

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5 Hidden Benefits to Decorating With Mirrors

Author: DIY Playbook

Publish Date: March 16, 2017

Last Modified Date: May 5, 2017

Category: Home Decorating

Tags: Tags: bed bath and beyond, bedroom, circus, cool mirrors, decorating, entryways, focal point, guestroom, hallways, home projects, light, long mirror, mirror, mirrors, movers, moving, moving tips, natural light, new home, new homeowners, pinterest, square footage

If you’re itching to decorate your rental or your new home, then we urge you to consider using mirrors as your figurative paint brush. Mirrors: they’re not just for the bathroom anymore! As long as you restrain yourself from lining them across every last surface, supplementing mirrors in your living space is a key way to make your place feeling super open.

Knowing that, here are five things that a mirror can do super easily for you!

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Save Green/Go Green: 5 Moving Hacks That Do Both

Author: Kevin The Mover

Publish Date: March 14, 2017

Last Modified Date: May 5, 2017

Category: Green Moving, Moving Boxes & Supplies

Tags: Tags: boxes, cardboard, cardboard boxes, clean energy, free boxes, fridge, going green, green, hireahelper, insurance, life hacks, movers, moving, moving tips, plastic bins, recycle, saran wrap, shrink wrap, tape, upcycle, used boxes

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day! A time for silly green sweaters and spilling green beer on ourselves!

What’s that? You’re too busy moving to a new apartment to get your Irish on? Well take heart, lads and lassies, you can still celebrate St. Paddy’s! With these five tips for saving some green on your move while being greener along the way, you’ll be drinking in the An t-áadh na n Gael more than any of your fellow muckers heading out on the lash for a craic.

Anyway, you get the idea.

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The Do’s and Don’ts For Shooting Your Own Real Estate Photos

Author: DIY Playbook

Publish Date: March 2, 2017

Last Modified Date: May 5, 2017

Category: Buying & Selling a Home

Tags: Tags: bedroom, camera, craigslist, DIY Thursday, DIYT, DIYThursday, dos and donts, dslr, home projects, home selling advice, home tips, house shopping, listing, moving tips, Moving To-do List, new home, new homeowners, packing tips, photos, real estate, tips, windows

When it comes to selling your home, it’s all about making that good online impression. The only way to get serious buyers to physically see your home in person is to hook them online. And honestly, the quickest way to do that is with some amazing real estate photography!

But let’s be real – hiring a professional photographer isn’t always in the budget. If you’re looking to save money by snapping your own pics, then we’ve got some great tips for you to keep in mind when you’re roaming your place, camera in hand.

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There Are 3 Things Not Allowed on a Moving Truck. You Should Know What They Are

Author: Kevin The Mover

Publish Date: February 28, 2017

Last Modified Date: November 30, 2017

Category: Moving Checklists & Planning, Moving Trucks

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Question: Which of the following items is not allowed on a moving truck?

(a) Lawnmower

(b) Ficus tree

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5 Ways to Show Your Movers Some Love

Author: Kevin The Mover

Publish Date: February 14, 2017

Last Modified Date: May 5, 2017

Category: Moving Checklists & Planning

Tags: Tags: Everybody's How-To's, For Moving Companies, get organized, hireahelper, home projects, labeling, lbaels, movers state to state, Moving Checklist, moving labor, moving tips, Moving To-do List, new home, new homeowners, packing tips, protecting belongings, rental trucks, selling your house, valentine's day

Not many people love to move. But doesn’t it feel good to be moved? To have your entire world hauled safely onto and off of a truck by a crew of quick, efficient, polite movers?

This week in honor of Valentine’s Day, we’d like to share five things you can do to return that love, whatever time of year you move.

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A License to Make Money: The Basics for Upgrading Your Driver’s License

Author: Kevin The Mover

Publish Date: November 8, 2016

Last Modified Date: May 5, 2017

Category: Business Basics

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[Synopsis: Before you go for your CDL there are some things you need to know. Psst…here they are!]

As an operations manager, one of the first questions I asked anyone who walked in to apply for work was, “Do you have a CDL?”

That is, a commercial driver’s license, which allows you to operate large or extra heavy vehicles.

A “no” answer was fine. Obviously, having a CDL has nothing to do with one’s ability to be a hard-working mover. But more CDLs on the payroll means less chance of being stuck with a truck no one can drive. (Plus it got them thinking about the value of having one for themselves.)

For all of you who need CDL drivers now – and for all of you who plan to need them eventually – this feature is for you. We’re going to go over the basics to make your road to work as smooth as possible.

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In What Order Do I Remodel My House? In This Order

Author: DIY Playbook

Publish Date: October 20, 2016

Last Modified Date: May 8, 2017

Category: Home Improvement

Tags: Tags: cool lights, DIY Thursday, DIYT, DIYThursday, Everybody's How-To's, get organized, home project, home projects, lawn furniture, lighting, Moving Checklist, moving tips, Moving To-do List, new home, new homeowners, painting tips, patio, refurnished, remodel, remodeling, selling a home, spring cleaning, wood work

Homeownership can be confusing and comes with a lot of expenses. Even after you write that big check for a down payment, you’re still going to feel like you’re bleeding money. New furniture, DIY updates, fixing this and that…it all adds up! It can be overwhelming.

So today we wanted to give you some tips on how to prioritize all of those early expenses. What should you splurge on right from the start? What should you wait on to help you save some cash? We answer all of those questions…and more!

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Every Place You Can Get Free Moving Boxes

How to Use a Moving Dolly Like the Pros

5 Hidden Benefits to Decorating With Mirrors

Save Green/Go Green: 5 Moving Hacks That Do Both

The Do’s and Don’ts For Shooting Your Own Real Estate Photos

There Are 3 Things Not Allowed on a Moving Truck. You Should Know What They Are

5 Ways to Show Your Movers Some Love

A License to Make Money: The Basics for Upgrading Your Driver’s License

In What Order Do I Remodel My House? In This Order

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