Moving Day Resolutions

By Scott Boone

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With the new year fast approaching, most people are readying their list of resolutions.  Whether it’s a promise to get in shape, lose weight or save money, for many the reason to make a resolution is to start off the year with a bang.  With that thought in mind, I have created a list of 10 Moving Day Resolutions to help all of you make the most of your next move.

Moving During the Holidays

By Scott Boone

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Have you heard the term, “Home for the holidays?” Today I’m going to cover the ins and outs of what you need to know if you plan on moving from home during the holidays. Face it, the holidays are stressful to start with. Add to it the fact that during any major holiday, the roads become more crowded, since you and 100,000 of your best friends have decided to share the highways with you as they migrate to visit relatives. Depending on the holiday, such as the new year, there also comes the possibility of having to deal with snow and ice, should your move take you north. Should the time come when you are forced to move during the holidays, I have come up with 10 points of which you need to be aware if you want to avoid having a nervous breakdown.

Packing Your Garage

By Scott Boone

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The American garage has become different things to different people.  Originally intended as a place to park your car, this space has been transformed in some cases into everything from a home workshop or man cave, to a domestic storage facility.  Whether you use your garage as an extension of your living space, or as a place to store little-used items, today’s blog is intended to help you get whatever it contains ready for transport.

Moving Day Donations

By Scott Boone

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Since this is the season of giving, I thought I would take the time to walk you through the ins and outs of donating some of your belongings to charity prior to a move.  While donations can be a blessing to the charity receiving them, if you are looking to maximize the benefits in terms of efficiency and tax deductibility, there are a few things you need to be made aware.