2018

  • Hiring A Moving Company? Common Misconceptions You Should Know About Moving Insurance


    Hiring a moving company -- like Smith Dray Line & Storage Inc -- to help you with your upcoming move can help to relieve a lot of the stress and pressure associated with moving. But, when you hire a company, you will be asked if you want to purchase moving insurance. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions out there about moving insurance and what is and isn't covered while your items are out of your hands.
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  • 4 Questions To Ask Before Hiring Movers


    Whether you are buying or renting your first place or relocating to an entirely new part of the country, moving can be a stressful process. Fortunately, hiring professionals can make the moving process less stressful and more efficient. Of course, not every moving company offers the same services as others, so it is important to do your research. Before you hire a mover, make sure to ask these questions to ensure they will be the right company for your specific needs.
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  • How To Move In Inclement Weather


    Moving can be a stressful process, and that is under the best of circumstances. If the heavens open up and your moving day is characterized by heavy rain or snow, you may find it hard to keep your patience. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to ensure that your belongings are protected, and the entire moving process goes as smoothly as possible in the face of poor weather.
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  • 3 Ways To Save Money When Moving


    If you know that you have a big move coming up in a few months, there are specific actions you can take now that will help you save money on your big move. Saving money when you move is all about being proactive. #1 Go Through Your Things One of the best ways to save money when you move is by having less things to move in the first place. This will save you on boxes, labor and space.
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  • Organizing Things In Storage Units


    Once you have decided to rent a storage unit, you shouldn't just throw your boxes and items into the unit. You need to organize the items to maximize the use of the available space and make retrieval easy. Here are some organizational tips to keep in mind: Don't Mix Up Items in Storage Boxes Storing similar items in the same boxes is the best way to ensure that you can find all of them easily when you come for the retrieval.
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  • Four Helpful Packing Tips For A Home Office


    When it comes to packing and getting ready for a move, your home office can present some challenges you won't find in other rooms of your home. Use the following guide to help prepare your home office for a move. Use File Boxes Filing cabinets weighed down by paperwork can be difficult for your moving company to transport out of your home, particularly if your office is located in the basement or second story of your home.
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  • Closing Next Week? 3 Tips For Packing And Moving Out Fast


    With today's mortgage rates being so low and the inventory of available homes being so small, it has become a seller's market. Because of this, many homeowners are able to sell and close on their homes in a relatively short timeframe. If you are a seller who will be closing on their home sooner than anticipated, getting packed and moved out so the new owners can move in will be a priority.
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