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By Diane Schmidt, About.com Guide to Moving since 2005

Tips for Moving Cats

Friday July 10, 2009

BengalLike most people who share their lives with animals, our cats mean the world to us; fortunately, they're quite flexible and do adjust to the frequent changes we make in their little kitty lives.

Even though some of our four-legged friends have flown and moved more than most people we know, it's still a big adjustment to take them from a comfortable, known environment to a new home. Over the years, and with good advice from various vets, we've come up with a list of tips to help cats adjust to this often unsettling change.

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Clean Out Your Closet

Wednesday July 8, 2009

closetNow we all use our closets as a storage space, the place where all the stuff that you can't figure out where to put ends up. Even though we keep promising ourselves that someday we'll clean it all out, imagining a time when we can actually find something inside, when the shelves aren't overflowing and you're not afraid to open that door...

We keep putting it off. Well, now's the time! You're moving, so what better excuse do you have?

Find out how to organize, clean and pack your closet so you're ready to move.

Summer Moves - Preparing Kids for a New School

Monday July 6, 2009

School LockersOne of the most difficult tasks when moving to a new community, is finding a good school. It's not that good schools are few and far between, it's just that you know all your child's teachers, have been involved in school activities and are certain your child is receiving a good education.

So why not make it fun for both you and your child by researching options, then taking a tour, asking lots of questions and spending some time in a classroom? Getting your child involved in the process will help them adapt more quickly to the change and will reassure you that this move is a positive change for the entire family.

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Moving into a Dorm - What to Pack?

Sunday July 5, 2009

Dorm roomI had an email from a college bound student who is planning her move into a dorm room in the fall. She asked what kind of items she should take with her and what the residence might provide. First, it's best to contact the college to find out what items are included with your room, then take a look at the list provided here.

And just make sure you pack enough personal items, ones that come with lots of memories and that will add touches of home.

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Moving a Business? Don't Forget to...

Wednesday July 1, 2009

Empty Office Moving a business is often more complicated than moving a home. To help, we're beginning a new series of articles to help you move your business - big or small - with information on budgeting, getting employees involved and how to keep your move on track.

One of the first steps is to ensure that you have a solid plan for updating your company information. This may seem like a simple procedure, but you'd be surprised at how many marketing pieces your business produces and just how many places your company is listed.

Find out more...

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Do You Need Additional Insurance?

Monday June 29, 2009

Insurance FileWhen it comes to hiring a moving company, one of the biggest decisions you'll make is whether you need to purchase extra insurance.

Most companies offer "valuation" rather than insurance at no additional cost; however, this may not be enough to cover the true value of your goods should they be damaged in transit. Before you purchase additional insurance, find out how much you'll need or if it's worth the extra cost. A great place to start your assessment of your goods is to conduct a household inventory.

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Before You Move, Compare Places to Live

Friday June 26, 2009

San Francisco BayEveryone's looking for the best place to live, with each of us having particular criteria about what makes a city just perfect, whether it's lots of green space, low crime rate or an abundance of leisure activities. Knowing what we're looking for is a great start, finding it is the next step.

To make the search a little easier, we've put together the Top 5 City Comparison Tools, which includes important factors such as salary comparisons, cost of living, school rates and overall comparisons that help you match your interests and needs with city features.

Make sure you participate in our survey on the most livable cities and towns according to readers. Just go to Reader's Respond to see what others have to say and add your response. At the end, we'll compile the list into the top 10 places that you - our readers - think are the best places to live.

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Before You Sign an Employment Contract

Wednesday June 24, 2009

Signing a ContractIf you're moving because you've been offered a job, whether in another city, state or overseas, make sure you negotiate the contract before you sign.

Salary, benefits, moving costs and any work permits should all be part of the negotiation. Check out these tips and suggestions in order to get the best contract you can possibly get.

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Moving into a Smaller Kitchen? 15 Ways to Store More

Monday June 22, 2009

Kitchen CupboardIf you're moving to a new house that doesn't have as much kitchen storage space as your old home, you might find that you're having to get rid of things that you wouldn't otherwise.

Finding inventive ways to store things in your kitchen is not only a great way to make room for all your things, but will also help organize your stuff so it's easier to locate while keeping items out of the way and in their place.

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Change Your Address Online - It's Easy!

Saturday June 20, 2009

MailboxesChanging your mailing address no longer needs to be a time-consuming, frustrating task. In fact, now it takes merely seconds, without lineups or filling out endless forms.

Check out these online tools to getting your address changed and you'll never have to worry about your favorite magazines going astray again.

And you if you need a handy easy-to-use check list of all the places you need to notify of your move, go to our Change of Address resource tool!

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