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Don’t forget the Carpets

By nextsteptransitions
Moving Time Saver Tip, Next Step Transitions

Let’s face it, area rugs take a lot of abuse and rarely get cleaned. Spot cleaning when necessary perhaps, but usually not the entire rug. Moving is the perfect opportunity to get those area and…

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Missing in Moving – Taking Responsibility for Important Things

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One of the cardinal rules of moving is that it is the client’s responsibility to move their own jewelry, coin collections, personal documentation and things of great value. But, all too often these are the…

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Make it a Fresh Start

By nextsteptransitions
Moving Time Saver Tip, Next Step Transitions

While preparing for your move use this time to clean things so that everything is fresh and clean when it arrives in your new space.   Take the time to wipe things down, clear the…

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Holiday Décor – It’s All Too Much

By nextsteptransitions
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When we work with clients to downsize, declutter and get them ready to move, one of the top 5 categories we create when sorting their excess belongings is HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.  I was reminded of this…

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Eight Tips for Reducing Moving Stress

By Diane Korotkin
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Moving can be stressful. Stress can reduce productivity and impair your ability to make decisions. As a move manager I know it is a process which may be  different for each family but still has…

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Overcoming Clutter Blindness

By Diane Korotkin
overcoming clutter blindness, NextStep Transitions

We are in love with our ‘stuff’. One day we wake up surrounded by all our ‘stuff’ and wonder where did it all come from? Or worse, we develop clutter blindness and don’t realize we…

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Make Your Next Move a GREAT MOVE

By nextsteptransitions
Great Move - NextStep Transitions

Moving is tough!  I’ve never met anyone that LIKES to move, including myself.  But it is a normal life event. Families grow and need more space. It is time to downsize and move to something…

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Moving Bookcases – So Simple but such a Time Saver

By nextsteptransitions
Moving Time Saver Tip, Next Step Transitions

Another good idea to keep things better organized during your move is to label your bookcases. This is especially important if you have multiple bookshelves that look the same. Label them in alphabetical or numerical…

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Mover Liability – What you should know

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Mover Liability - NextStep Transitions

If you break it – you fix it. Not true when it comes to local moving. No one wants to see something broken while moving, not the person moving or the mover, but sometimes accidents…

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Label Your Lamps!

By nextsteptransitions
Moving Time Saver Tip, Next Step Transitions

When you start to unpack – all those lampshades start looking the same!  To make it simple and get the right shade with the right lamp – label them. Use a small piece of blue…

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