Author Archives: Brandi

About Brandi

Brandi is a freelance writer who prides herself on presenting, "just the facts, ma'aam"!

There’s An App For That….

While a common phrase, it’s not one you are probably accustomed to hearing when you talk about your upcoming move, right? Think again! I’m a techie-girl and when I got wind there were apps for my smartphone for MOVING, well… … Continue reading

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To Store Or Not To Store… That Is The Question…

Utilizing a storage facility when moving can be appealing.  After all, out of site IS out of mind.   But, there are some things that you shouldn’t store in a storage facility and we’ve put together a list of some of … Continue reading

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Avoid A Moving Broker At All Costs

While the internet has become an indispensable tool for purchasing goods and services, there’s one area to be cautious in: your move. Many of the sites you’ll turn up when doing a search for moving companies, are sites that look … Continue reading

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Two Important Questions To Ask When Moving – Part Two

In my previous post, I discussed an often overlooked question regarding your move, which was prompted by this recent moving debacle: The second question often-overlooked IMPORTANT question  to ask is one that plagued the couple in the above video: “when … Continue reading

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Two Important Questions To Ask When Moving – Part One

I’m always on the lookout for ways to help other people avoid moving scams and moving headaches. Frankly, this is one headache (scam may be too strong of a word) I hadn’t really considered because it’s never been an issue … Continue reading

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Saving Money On Your Next Move

  ‘Tis the season for moving and saving. Here’s the best way to cut corners during your move (and no, it doesn’t involve Guido and a pick-up truck!) Get three, written, in-home estimates and then check their references.  Not only … Continue reading

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New Texas Law Enables Immediate Arrest For Movers Who Scam

I just got wind of a nifty new law on the books in the Great State of Texas! It’s a law designed to help prevent moving companies (or those posing as a moving company) from stealing people’s hard-earned money, their … Continue reading

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A New Solution For Storage Woes

Have you ever wondered what you’re going to do with those off-season clothes when you make the season switch-out?  How about those snow skis in the middle of June?  Golf clubs in Michigan in mid-December? One newcomer to the storage … Continue reading

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Not As Progressive As They Thought They Were…

I’ve warned you of the bait and switch moving scams cropping up everywhere.  In New Jersey, Progressive Movers and ABC Packing Services, have upped the ante in the bait and switch: Moving Day Nightmare What a new low!  Maybe the … Continue reading

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Hidden Moving Scams: Part Two

Continuing on from my previous post… Here’s why you the cost of your move could be DOUBLED if you choose to allow the moving company to “finish up” packing your belongings on moving day : not only will you pay … Continue reading

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