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Your relocation date is quickly approaching and it is time to start preparing for the big day. However, unlike most people, you are faced with an additional obstacle. Whether by your own choice, in order to cut expenses, or for any other reason, you are moving into a home that is significantly smaller than your current one. This is why you need to approach your relocation preparations strategically. You can’t just pack everything you have and figure out what to do with the extra stuff once it arrives. It would not only be time-consuming, but costly. This is why we at Cross Country Movers Group have decided to put together the following guide to downsizing when moving to a smaller home. Simply follow our tips and your relocation should go without a hitch.

In the often murky and cutthroat world of packing materials, two heavyweights are vying for the top spot. Now it’s time to proclaim the winner in the bubble wrap vs packing paper duel. Who’ll win the Supplies Wars?

One of the ways that you can use to find a high quality moving company for your upcoming move is to check their online reviews as an additional guarantee that you will be dealing with a reliable moving company which you can actually trust with your things.

It is fairly easy to do, visit the best moving company reviews websites and look at what their previous customers have written about the moving companies that you are currently reviewing, their professionalism, range of moving services and prices. In other words, you read their moving reviews.

The process of relocation cannot be imagined without cardboards. Most of your belongings will be packed into containers of various sizes. A lot of preparation and scheduling is required and you will probably ask yourself “how many moving boxes do I need to pack my home”? It is important to point out that each home is distinctive, and there is no unique formula that can tell how many cardboard containers a person will need during relocation. However, there are a couple of things you should take into account. Follow our guide to help you determine how many cardboards you will need for a successful relocation.

If you are going to become a prospective freshman, one of the most exceptional events in your life is, for sure, moving into a college dorm. About 40 percent of full-time students live in dorms, and even though this transition represents an exciting period in any young person’s life, it could also be quite stressful and should be handled right. Most four-year colleges have dormitories, but you should also consider other options – do you need to rent an apartment or live in off-campus housing?

The holiday season is slowly approaching. As we all know, this is one of the most hectic times of the year when everyone seems to be in a rush. While some will be busy decorating the Christmas tree, you have different plans – you will be moving during the holidays. Adding a cross-country relocation to the already stressful period of the year can be daunting and exhausting. However, it is far from impossible. One of the most important tips for a successful relocation during this part of the year is to plan in advance and stay organized.

If you are planning to relocate soon, remember that one of the most important things you should do is acquire labels for moving boxes. Labeling cartons is a crucial part of relocation that can easily slip through one’s mind. To make your move organized, easy, and less stressful, we have assembled a list of steps that you should follow.