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Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for hosting a garage sale before your move: 1 of 14
Having a "Moving Sale" is a wonderful idea prior to making a move. First I suggest that you do a good job on creating signs and that you call it a "Moving Sale", because it implies that you are not just taking junk out of your house to sell at a yard sale, rather there might be some better deals available because people can't... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) House moving horror stories: 2 of 20
Moving horror stories...I've heard a few, had a few, but there is one that happened to a friend of mine which sticks out in my mind like a pounding sore thumb!My friend was moving from North Carolina to San Diego, California. He decided, against both of our better judgments, to hire a moving company that had been recommended ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Assessing the real cost of moving: 2 of 10
After having moved somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 times in my life, I am always the first one to pipe up and say "Moving is Expensive"! Most recently, I had occasion to assist a good friend in his move from California to Arizona. We both knew that he would be moving, and he asked me what I thought it would cost and how m... More..
Travel > Hotel Reviews Hotel chain reviews: Comfort Inn hotels: 2 of 9
While the Comfort Inn hotel chain is not in the class of five start luxury hotels, the price and the overall value make up for the lack of sheer luxury. Owned by Choice Hotels International, the same corporation that owns "Clarion", "Quality" and "Econo Lodge", the Comfort Inn chain is one that can be both respected and count... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for doing your home inventory before you move: 3 of 12
I am a big believer in the fact that moving in a "cleansing" experience. When doing home inventory, it is important to take a good hard look at the things that you absolutely NEED to take to your new home and what things that you can throw away or possibly sell. I believe that all movers should have a large "moving sale" a co... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Cheap hotel recommendations in Washington DC: 1 of 4
While it is true that Washington DC is another one of those cities that boasts a wide variety of "tourist traps", and therefore in general it is difficult to find a nice AND affordable hotel within walking distance to any of the major sites like Arlington National Cemetery, the Capitol Building, etc...the great thing about DC... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for finding a good school before you move: 2 of 7
Moving from one town to another, you will undoubtedly find many challenges along the way, and finding a good school is certainly one of these challenges. Still, of all the things that are most important when it comes to moving, getting your children into a safe and highly-rated school possibly tops the list.Recently a good fr... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How much should you tip movers in the United States?: 2 of 6
It seems as though these days we are expected to tip everyone from the person who cuts our hair to the person who serves us coffee at the local shop. Even though tipping is considered optional in the case of movers, it is something that I actually think is both worth doing and worth doing well. Still, tipping movers is not as... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for helping teens move: 4 of 11
When a teen finally moves out of their parents home and into their own place, it is probably one of the most exciting and life changing things in their lives up until that point. Still...most teenagers don't have the necessary skills to effectively plan and execute a move, and therefore they do need our help as parents. First... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for finding the best place to live in a city you don't know: 4 of 10
It's always difficult to move to a city that you don't know. Recently, one of my wife's best friends got her first job out of college and got immediately transferred from sunny California to Yuma, Arizona. She was at a loss for at least a week, scrambling to try and figure out where she should live and how she should go about... More..