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4 Effective Packing Strategies When Moving

Moving may be one of life’s most stressful events, but try using it as an opportunity for a fresh start in life. Applying these effective packing strategies can help reduce the weight of this burden and also allow you to clear out the old stuff and make room for the new.

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Don’t Throw Out the Garbage Cans When Moving

When moving, efficient use of space can be the difference in all your items making it in one truckload or having to rent an additional truck or make a second trip.  One of the most underutilized items when moving is the household garbage cans. You can use your garbage cans when moving since they are [...]

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Packing the Kitchen Pantry

Most people focus on protecting their fine china and glassware when they think about packing their kitchen and this is completely understandable. A fine crystal wine glass can be worth more and hold more personal value than a box of Captain Crunch cereal but packing up the kitchen pantry can be more difficult than anticipated [...]

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Tips for Moving A Computer – How to Pack Up Properly

When preparing for a move, you want to do whatever you can to ensure your belongings arrive at their new location safe and sound. If you’re like most people, your computer is probably one of your most valuable personal possessions, which is why you want to take great care when moving. At Great Day Moving, [...]

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Choosing the Correct Moving Box For Your Next Move

There is a wide range of moving boxes and professional packing materials available to help you organize and safeguard your belongings on moving day. Many moving companies sell these items.

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Thoughts From a Ninja…Packing Up Your Kitchen Dishes

Nobody likes to pick up a box after moving day marked “Kitchen Dishes – Fragile” and hear the clanging sound of broken glass. So I am writing you today with a few do-it-yourself tips on packing up your kitchen dishes.

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5 Helpful Tips to Remember Before Moving Day!

Hello there again cyber land! It is I, the resident Customer Service Ninja at Great Day Moving.  Most people move a couple of times in their life.  For some, maybe it has been more times than you can count on both hands. But unless you’re a dedicated moving professional many of the most obvious and [...]

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How to Pack your China Cabinet

I am writing you today with a few do-it-yourself tips on packing up your dishes and fine china cabinet.
Did you know that when packing chinaware (dishes, bowls, serving dishes) it is best to place them on their edges? Many people place china flat in the box, but as dishes are stacked on top of each other, the bottom ones are put under a great deal of pressure which can cause them to break.

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What If You Don’t Want the Movers To Do Everything?

The truth is, as the paying customer, you have the option to hire a service-provider to do as little or as much as you would like them to do. For example, if you hire a lawn care service and only want them to mow but not edge the sidewalk, then this should be acceptable. Or [...]

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How to Lift Safely: Top 12 Lifting Techniques When Moving

Safety is top priority on every home and business move conducted by Great Day Moving. When it comes to safety standards, it is important to adhere to proper lifting techniques while packing up your home or office, preparing for moving day, and even for the do-it-yourself move.

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