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With the stress and hassle, it's no wonder nobody likes moving. Share your experiences and tips for making it as painless as possible.

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by sweetsue_98
Dec 21 '02 Don't Give Your Houseplants Away! You Can Move Them With A Little Work!
Pack your plants according to my instructions, take some in your car, and hope for the best. They can withstand freezing temperatures. ... read full review
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by BryRrose
Nov 11 '00 A little Preparation can go a LONG way!
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by naphtalia
Jan 16 '02 A Broad Abroad: Advice for those Moving Overseas
This world is a place where anything can happen, and it usually does. You gotta love that!... read full review
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by Ladysmom
Mar 25 '01 Hints On Moving
Make sure the company you choose is reputable... read full review
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by frazzledspice
Mar 08 '00 Pets Move, Too!
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by tbrown
Jul 22 '00 HASSLE-FREE MOVING
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by mar6732
Apr 22 '00 How To Best Prepare For Your Move From An Insider
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by doglover
Oct 15 '00 "What do you Mean It Does not Fit!" - Public Storage
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by murasaki
Dec 20 '00 Do's and Don'ts for Dealing with Professional Moving Companies - Part I
Preparation!... read full review
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by murasaki
Dec 20 '00 Dos and Don'ts for Dealing with Professional Moving Companies - Part II
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by jgarlough
Aug 20 '00 WHEN DO WE HAVE TO MOVE??
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by DarbyWalters
Dec 19 '00 YOU NEED THERAPY--but if you must rent a truck? ( Renting a Truck )
Do your Homework and you will "Get the Grade"! Pay Attention Now-Or Pay For It Later!... read full review
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by murasaki
Dec 20 '00 Dos and Don'ts for Dealing with Professional Moving Companies - Part III
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by scottcolson
Nov 17 '00 We moved twice with Free Moving Supplies or "How to keep moving economical!"
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by ktryathart1
Mar 15 '00 This Is The Last Time...I Swear
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by DarbyWalters
Dec 18 '00 BLIND DATE with A MOVER-How to choose your Date.Move with Movers
Know your Movers-They are your Best Friends for a Day!... read full review
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by aawehr
Jun 29 '00 The Water Filter Lady's Time Capsules of Love
Pack your belongs with care. Take the time and effort to be organized, detailed and efficient about your move. ... read full review
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by HawgWyld
Jul 10 '00 Leave the attitude at the border
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by sarah_knipper
Nov 12 '00 Do your homework (and DON'T use Budget!)
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by brookelorren
Sep 25 '01 What you should know when moving overseas... and taking a vehicle
Make sure that if you move a vehicle overseas, you have a mechanic look at it before you go.... read full review
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by lynus
Apr 21 '01 Moving Into College
Moving into a dorm isn't easy. Preparation is important.... read full review
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by MHawkins
Jul 11 '00 Moving tips--FOR THE PREGNANT!!
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by spinningjennie
Aug 11 '00 Please, avoid this moving NIGHTMARE
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by mom2daniel
Feb 20 '01 Things you need to move to Florida
Bring along these certain items with you if you plan to move to Florida to make your life a whole lot easier...and safer too!... read full review
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by acdc711
Aug 27 '00 Moving on up, to that deluxe apartment in the sky!
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by Najusa
Oct 19 '00 DON'T wait til the last minute!!!
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by hwz1
Mar 15 '00 How to Make Moving Less Stressful and Much Easier
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by saprswife
Feb 19 '00 Moving Day Already???
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by Chalathra
Oct 20 '00 A New Life; A New Start
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by bailey264
Jun 29 '00 Now that you mention it, I would love a disproportionate home! (sarcasm)
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by lilac320064318
Jun 12 '01 The joy of moving
Moving takes a lot of planning, but with being orginizwd & planning, will help in the long run. Make lists, that will really help.... read full review
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by kksg13
Apr 13 '00 Buying A Home
You never know unless you ask!... read full review
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by big_guy571
Jul 03 '01 Moving on the cheap
Moving doesn't HAVE to be expensive, especially for single ppl with little to move... read full review
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by RCarte2000
Mar 09 '01 Moving? Allow Plenty of Time!
Allowing time now, saves time later!... read full review
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by geeleslie
Jul 14 '00 Self move money savers
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by LeighS
Aug 04 '00 Selling Your Home
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by Jennlee.2
Nov 04 '00 Are you moving? True life tips here
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by hyprferret
Feb 20 '01 Is moving becoming a habit?
It's never as easy as we want it to be, but this will help...... read full review
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by aawehr
Jun 25 '00 MOVING TIPS: Packing the Kitchen
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by orcaguy
Jul 19 '00 Making moving easier for pets
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by hhire
Aug 18 '00 Tips for Finding an Apartment You Can Live In
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by aawehr
Jul 09 '00 MOVING TIPS: Packing the Bedroom
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by Techsan
Sep 10 '00 Moving Tips? OH, I've Got Moving Tips!! I'm in the business!!
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by jenni796
Jul 25 '00 Moving? Good time for Spring Cleaning.
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by KateTPZ
Jan 03 '01 Moving: The Horror, The Pain, The Frustration!
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by Mom2JayandTay
Feb 26 '00 The day of our BIG move!
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by sunkah
Jul 03 '01 This Is What I Experienced Last Weekend, Learn From It! :)
Plan ahead, identify well the boxes and put the effort, it'll be over soon! :)... read full review
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by dejata
Apr 03 '00 Make moving Painless as Possible
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by cristina1
Feb 21 '00 A few more to add to saprswife's tips
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by sunkah
Jul 03 '01 How To Move Your Pet
Make sure your pet has enough water, food and love during the move. Also make sure that they have access to their litter (for a cat).... read full review
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by pictureperfect
Apr 13 '00 Moving, Moving, Oh What Should I do?
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by johnwc937
Feb 28 '00 Tips for the Local Move
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by misct
Jun 11 '01 Take the Worry out of Moving! (The Move - Part 2)
Use these tips for smooth move... well smoothish! (also a follow-up to The Move-Part one)... read full review
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by aawehr
May 03 '00 "Women can Shine in this Task!" Says the Mover's Daughter.
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by shanna
Feb 25 '00 Make Life Easier During Your Move
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by rosie6349
Jul 12 '00 I'VE LOST COUNT
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by Renee_S.
Mar 14 '00 HUD Nightmare
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by caithnessfan
Mar 25 '01 Minimize the moving blues
Using the above tips will GREATLY reduce the most common worries about moving and help ensure a smoother transition.... read full review
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by mszorak
Dec 24 '00 Umove, Upay, Uhaul---U lose
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by jla928
Jul 09 '00 Take The Time to Pack Right!
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by wego2wdw
Mar 31 '00 My top three moving tips
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by AshleyA
Apr 21 '00 Of Movers and Men: Tips on Finding a Reputable Local Moving Company
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by ColeyRP99
Mar 31 '00 Finding the right house....
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by LaFeet
Dec 07 '00 A little foresight will avoid a lot of grief
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by dbhoutx
Feb 22 '00 Plan your Move Well in Advance for the Highest Level of Success!
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by SanguinMoon
Dec 05 '00 Say good-bye To Your Furniture
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by kfree
Mar 26 '00 Four Things to Do When Moving
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by KELLDUTCH
Sep 10 '00 Who are you moving in next to? Check this database!
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by KaraPhillips
Nov 11 '00 Short distance move
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by ManMountain
Aug 03 '00 ManMountain Knows Moving
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by seeker1
Nov 14 '00 Pack A ''Hurricane Box''...
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by adnetjm
Jun 22 '00 What does Abbott & Costello have to do with moving?
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by Jettison
Jul 14 '00 'Unreasonable' ways to make your move easier.
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by rhizu
Mar 19 '00 Pack it in.
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by ktzos
May 06 '00 Online Resources about Relocating
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by SWHussey
Mar 21 '00 Foresee the State Requirements
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by MNeill
Jun 04 '00 Jeckyll and Hyde; A Comparison of Two Moves
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by lacrosseman
Mar 12 '00 The secret to a smooth move?.....Get a house inspection!
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by richsmomnj
Aug 27 '00 I finally got it down to a "T" after moving 21 times!
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by bsn390
Mar 20 '00 Moving- AAAAAGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
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by LaFeet
Oct 19 '00 If you get A&B Transportation do not forget INSURANCE !!!!
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by reaperradio
Aug 07 '00 Don't panic, it'll be okay in the end
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by rhizu
Mar 31 '00 What's up, Doc?
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by kirkwood_inn
Apr 21 '00 You'd Better Have a Sense of Humor!
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by CCourtney
Jun 15 '00 Should you pay for their loses?
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by pbyaeger
Jul 21 '00 How to survive (when 99% of all you own is in storage)
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by Profilewriter
Feb 23 '00 For your sanity and your stuff, hire the local mover
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by NoxDrako
Mar 17 '00 Moving...uggh.
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by PhoenixFlight
Nov 14 '00 How To Move Properly-Moving Tips From A Pro
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by rsheridan6
Jul 01 '05 Beware of Public Storage!
Bring your beekeeper outfit if you want to use Public Storage.... read full review
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by Beloved1
Mar 31 '00 Never use Starving Students
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by Lindany
Apr 09 '00 Most efficient unpacking!
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by chrissymat
Jul 13 '00 Copy Cop You Are Great!
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by mactknife
Jul 19 '00 How to get your mover's moving!
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by moltra
Jun 07 '00 moving on a three day weekend
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by jbencken
Aug 23 '00 Finding apartment ratings and reviews
Find out what current residents say before you sign your lease.... read full review
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by 135797531
Oct 21 '00 MOVING HOW TO MINIMIZE YOUR TROUBLE
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by Maybabes2
Apr 22 '00 Cleaning Carpet for move
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by fortran
Mar 25 '01 Moving sucks but ..
Moving is tough but if you plan ahead you can save alot of stress and money... read full review
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