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Moving is rarely convenient. You might learn about a job promotion in another town, or get engaged and start thinking about settling down in another state. Unfortunately, moving during and after major life transitions can be stressful and scary. I have moved over a dozen times during my life, and I have learned what it takes to relocate successfully. On my blog, you will find information on everything from packing tips to wedding reception ideas, so that you can take the stress out of your day. It isn't always easy to deal with big changes, but with a little careful preparation, it might be a little more manageable.
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2016
Essentials To Pack Separately For Your First Day In Your New Home
When packing up all of the items in your home, it's important to pack a few essentials separately. Then, you'll be able to get to them easily during your first couple days in your new home without worrying about rummaging through a bunch of boxes to find what you need. These are a few of the essentials that you will want to pack separately.
1. Tool Set
Many people don't think about this, but you will want to pack a small tool kit and bring it along with you to your new home.
Keeping Your VoIP Phone System Secure
Switching to a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system from a traditional business phone system can save your company a good amount of money. However, even though it costs less money to install and maintain a VoIP phone system than a traditional landline system, VoIP systems aren't as secure. So, when you install your new phone system, you need to take some time to learn how you can keep your phone network safe from hackers.
4 Tips For Saving Money On Long Distance Moving Expenses
A long distance move can be frustrating, stressful, and quite expensive if you do do some planning. If you're buying a new house, you will already have a lot of expenses at closing and after you gain possession of the house, so it makes sense to want to save money on the actual move. Use the following tips to keep your moving costs affordable:
Rent a Moving Truck
Full service moving companies can be convenient, but they can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on how far away your moving and how much stuff you have.
Tips To Resolve Three Common Sewing Machine Problems
Few things can derail that first patchwork quilting project or clothing repair like a sewing machine that isn't responding the way that you'd expect. The good news is that most of the common problems you could encounter are easy to fix, even if you're new to sewing machines and still learning your way around. Here's a look at a few of the common issues you might experience and some tips to help you deal with them.
Tips For Storing Your Tailgating Gear
If you love to tailgate, whether at professional sports events or just to support your local high school or college team, then chances are you have a lot of supplies to make the event more enjoyable. Keeping these items in your storage unit during the off-season ensures they are safe and not in the way at home, but you need to make sure they are stored correctly so you don't have to replace items when the season starts up again.
Save Natural Resources By Installing A Fire Sprinkler In Your Home
Fire sprinklers are put in homes to help save lives, and there's no better reason for installing them in residences. This isn't the only benefit that fire sprinklers have, though. They also help the environment. Most people are aware that fire sprinklers can save lives. Here's a look at how installing one in your residence could also be good for the environment.
Fire Sprinklers Save Natural Resources
Fire sprinklers save natural resources by reducing how much property damage fires cause.
What To Expect In A Relocation Package
Landing that new job you've been dreaming about is an exciting time filled with visions of a bright future, but the need to move your family to another part of the country can put a damper on your enthusiasm. Don't let moving worries discourage you. Negotiate for a relocation package instead. Learn more about what a relocation package is and what it typically includes.
What is a relocation package?
A relocation package is one of the perks of accepting a new position that requires you to relocate.
High Employee Turnover Even Though You Pay Well? 2 Mistakes You May Be Making & How To Fix Them Quickly And Easily
If you have a problem with employee retention, then you may wonder what you are doing wrong to run employees away. The truth is that as long as you provide employees with a fairly competitive wage and a generally positive work environment, they likely aren't leaving due to the workplace environment. While the unemployment rate is not as low as recent years, it is still at a point where good jobs with decent pay are coveted by many workers.