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    Dusty Rhodes
      Jan 31, 2017
     
     
    • Moving

    5 Common Moving Injuries and How to Avoid Them

    There are many ins and outs that you will encounter while moving. Many details have to be taken into consideration during this important time. Due to the amount of preparation that must go into the relocation process, people often feel like there is just not enough time in the day to get things accomplished. The thought of feeling rushed can often lead to becoming stressed or frustrated. When this happens, many people will often make an attempt to speed up the moving process; therefore, causing them to forget to take the proper precautions while moving. Doing so tends to result in unnecessary injuries. Yes, moving injuries are more common than you might think. So, in order to assist you during your transition to a new home, we have put together a list of five common moving injuries and how to avoid them.
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Jan 26, 2017
     
     
    • Storage Tips

    Tips for Storing Jewelry Effectively

    Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, toe rings, etc. all have one thing in common, they are all pieces of jewelry that many people own and take a lot of pride in. People want to take care of the things that mean so much to them, and your favorite piece of jewelry is certainly no different. Whether it’s has been handed down from a member of your family or it is brand new, keep reading to find out how to store your jewelry effectively.
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Jan 19, 2017
     
     
    • Organization

    How to Move Into a College Dorm Room Successfully

    College is a time of transition for many eighteen to twenty-two year olds across the country each year. A new location, with many new people, while having to think about and ultimately figure out what long-term career path to pursue are all things that must be taken into account when deciding where to spend the next four to five years of your life after high school. In addition to all of these decisions, you must also figure out living arrangements. For many first year college students, this means moving into a dorm room. Listed below are several tips and suggestions for moving into your dorm room successfully.
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Jan 16, 2017
     
     
    • Moving with Kids

    Tips for Moving with a Toddler

    Toddlers, some of the smallest people in society that can mean so much too so many. They hold a very important place in American family units today, and they are affected by the actions and decisions of their families just like anyone else. When a family moves to a new location, the toddler moves right along with them; however, there are a certain number of things that have to be done in order to make moving with a toddler a success. Below, we’ve compiled a list of tips on how to successful move when a toddler is involved.
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Jan 13, 2017
     
     
    • SMARTBOX Moving Tips

    How to De-stress After a Move

    Where to move? When to move? How to move? Why to move? All of these questions must be answered during the process of transitioning from one place to another. There are a variety of aspects involved in the relocation process that can cause stress on a variety of different levels. Mental, physical, and emotional stress can all take a toll on your body during a move to a new home. SMARTBOX wants assist you with making your next move as stress free as possible. The following tips will help you de-stress after a move.
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Jan 10, 2017
     
     
    • Storage Unit

    Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Storage Unit

    Moving can be and usually is a long, drawn out process that requires significant attention to many different details. Where, when, and how to move are all questions that must be taken into account and ultimately answered during this process. A major component of many moves today is storage since you have to think about effective and efficient ways to house all of your belongings in between locations. There are several different types of storage options out there to help you address this issue. Whichever option you choose, you want to make sure to choose a reliable one that will keep your things in good working condition overtime. With this in mind, we have listed some common mistakes to avoid when using a storage unit.
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Jan 06, 2017
     
     
    • Home Storage

    How to Move a Hoarder: 5 Helpful Tips

    Hoarding can often lead to a great amount of stress and tension when moving. Get 5 helpful tips for moving a hoarder to a new home.
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Jan 03, 2017
     
     
    • Long Distance Move

    How to Meet People in a New City

    Moving to a new city can be an exciting time in anyone’s life, full of new challenges and opportunities. Finding a new place to live, learning new street names, and changing your address, phone number, and vehicle tags are all things that must be taken into account when making this kind of transition. And of course, everyone wants to have a social life when they move to a new city, right? This often means that you have to put yourself out there, get out of your comfort zone at times, and meet new people. Listed below are several helpful tips to consider on how to meet new people when transitioning to a new city.
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Dec 31, 2016
     
     
    • SMARTBOX Moving Tips

    Five Great Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Movers

    Moving and storage companies are very valuable to many people across the country for a variety of reasons. Many times they are capable of coordinating several different types of moves, regardless of distance, while having different types of resources available to make your relocation a success. From the customer service representatives to the actual moving teams themselves, it is a complete team effort.
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Dec 28, 2016
     
     
    • Storage Tips

    How to Store Holiday Decorations Effectively

    It’s that time of year once again, the holidays are here! A time of eating food, spending time with family, and friends, gift giving and receiving, and just plain fun all the way around. And, if you have Christmas trees, lights, or ornaments, it’s time to put those to use as well. Before, during, and after all the celebrating is complete, you will want to find ways to store all of your decorations effectively. So keep reading to discover some helpful suggestions when it comes to holiday storage.
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