Moving Tips & Advice
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Moving Company Referral
Asked by K.H. from Los Angeles
on May 14, 2008
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We just found out that we are moving from Los Angeles to Connecticut this summer. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy, reliable moving company? AND if you know of a c...
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- I'm not sure if they move out of state but North Star is supposedly the best one out there. I had a friend who worked for them and he said most other companies add in ...
- We're moving w/ Atlas(Gentle Giant). Got 4 stars and great reviews. Have them come for an estimate.
- What ever you do DO NOT hire World Moving and Storage. They were rude, broke our stuff, argued with us about paying to cover the broken stuff, scratched walls and floo...
Seeking Moving Boxes
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on June 25, 2007
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Hello. We are moving in 2 weeks and are looking for moving boxes. We purchased some at Home Depot, but we need alot and don't want to pay $3/box. I have searched cr...
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- Liquor stores have always been my best bet when I have moved around. The boxes are sturdy and perfect size for not having boxes get too heavy.
- Jewel always has lots of boxes they are willing to get rid of. Usually near the dairy department there is an entrance/exit area the workers go through, and u can ask o...
- Hi S., You can check craigslist under For Sale --->FREE and you can find posts written by people who just moved and left their moving boxes in the alley. I think ...
Moving Company Costs
Asked by B.S. from Houston
on April 13, 2010
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Has anyone moved recently and used a moving company (moving within the same city)? If so, do you remember off hand about how much it cost and how many rooms were you m...
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- I don't have any numbers for you but just some advice & that is to READ, READ, READ, the contract. I knew some people that moved out of state & they didn't read the c...
- We just had some stuff shipped from VA to FL through and Interstate mover. The quote was $700., but when they handed us the bill it was for $1000. Why the difference? ...
- Mine was crazy hight!! Do not use Ultimite Van Lines. They gave me a quote and ended up charging me almost $3000 more.
Moving Advice Needed
Asked by M.M. from Miami
on January 3, 2009
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My 5year old and I will be moving to the area in July/August for a job change. Being a single mom, I am on a very tight budget and can use some guidance on safe/friend...
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- M., Hi there! I use to live in that zip code. There is a small area called Palm Aire. It is close to I-95, close to decent schools and shopping, restaurants, ban...
- Hi M., I live in Tamarac, 33321 right on the border of tamarac and Coral Springs. There are a number of homes for rent in our Community Westwood 5. A handful of own...
- Dear M., when you move to s fla. Will you be working for a company or work from home? Make sure the public schools are a rated for your child to attend. Maybe ...
Moving to Yokohama Japan.
Asked by D.S. from Nashville
on December 31, 2009
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We are moving to Yokohama in February with Nissan and with our just turned 3 year old little boy.
I am VERY aprehensive and nervous about the whole move.
Does anyone...
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- I have known two families that have lived in Japan and they loved it. Literally did not want to come back. Get some books or CD's to study the main words in the lang...
- D., I can only imagine how nervous you must be! I moved from PA to NC and thought I was going to go nuts! HOWEVER, my aunt, uncle, and their three children (7,5,3) ...
- D., How exciting for you! As with any move, you will feel a little anxious or scared of discovering a new frontier. Our little Army family has lived in 3 states and d...
Moving to Utah Need Some Advice
Asked by J.T. from Salt Lake City
on May 27, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I am moving to Utah in two weeks (leaving Texas J. 9th)My family and I are looking for houseing up near Layton and Clearfield. We are not haveing much luck c...
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- Hi there, welcome to Utah. I'm a transplant from Kansas now living in Roy (just north of you). If you're in Clinton you would be in Davis County. The Davis County scho...
- Here's the site for KSL Homes . com. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=468&cat=278 I saw some homes in the range your looking for in the North Davis area. HTH.
- Hi I live in Roy it is right between Ogden and Clearfield. Right at the west gate of Hill AFB. I would have a look in the Standard Examiner. It is the local newspape...
Home Inspector & Moving Companies
Asked by E.G. from Chicago
on May 5, 2008
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Hello - Seeking referrals for a very detailed home inspector and affordable/reliable moving companies serving locally in Naperville/Aurora/Fox Valley area. Thanks in ...
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- I disagree with the previous response. We went with the inspector reccomended by our realtor and he was great! HIs name is Dave Ward. H gave us a 3 ring binder with al...
- we loved our inspector tell him J. and brett jorstad of lisle recommended him awesome binder of info and pictures, honest, fair price, cottage hill inspections #...
- E., We moved last year and were not too happy with the inspector we used (advice: never use someone referred by your realtor). However, I would recommend the compa...
Getting a Divorce - Tips and Advice?
Asked by E.T. from Albuquerque
on February 6, 2012
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Apologies in advance if this is long. After much soul searching, I've decided to separate from my husband (D.) and get a divorce. This is not something I've decided up...
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- I suggest that if a couple can amicably work out a divorce that includes children and assets without an attorney, they could also work out a marriage. Divorces are st...
- In hindsight I would do things completely different. When I divorced, I got primary custody and the dad got visitation. I felt overwhelmed with all of the responsibi...
- You must get a lawyer. I promise you will regret it if you do not. Please set up seperate account, line up a job, and get a place to live before you tell him. Even t...
Moving Company Question
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on August 17, 2011
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I am asking this question for a friend as I did not know what to tell her. Her and her family are moving out of state next week. Her husbands new company is moving t...
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- Hi, We moved overseas in '06 (from St Louis) and 3 guys showed up. They asked if they could put drinks (and I assume lunch) in the fridge and also asked to use the m...
- I always have different kinds of soda in the fridge. I also offer pizza but a few times they have refused. I have gotten ChickFilA for all once. Once I actually gav...
- I moved every 2 years growing up. Mom and Dad gave the movers lunch every day, breakfast some days, and soda's and waters in a cooler all day every day. It made them m...
Moving! How to Even Start Packing Up
Asked by H.K. from Gainesville
on June 23, 2011
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Our new home is just a month or so from being ready to move in to. I have 3 children 4 and under. Where do i start, we have soooo much stuff. I am trying to sell and g...
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- I would rent a Uhaul or something to get the job done. For the clothes, we pick out what we need for the time we are moving and pack them in a suit case...everything e...
- Get free boxes from the grocery stores. Get free boxes from liquor stores. Boxes are built to protect their contents. Liquor boxes must be strong enough to protect ...
- coming from a military brat who moved every 3 years... I would personally hire a moving company - it's not as expensive as you would think...they supply all the tap...
