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Hiring Movers vs. DIY: Choose Wisely Movers are worth their weight in gold if you have a house full of furniture or are crossing state lines. But if you’re going DIY, consider this: • Truck Size Matters: A three-bedroom home doesn’t fit into a one-bedroom truck. Don’t underestimate how much stuff you own. • Recruit a Team: Friends, family, or a bribed neighbor can make or break your DIY move. • Plan the Route: Timing your stops for rest and food will save your sanity. Settling In: What Comes Next By now, you’re surrounded by a fortress of cardboard boxes. The pizza’s ordered, you’ve lost the box cutter, and your bed isn’t assembled yet. It’s fine—this is what “starting fresh” looks like. Here are your first priorities: 1. Set Up Your Essentials: Beds, bathroom, kitchen basics. Unpack what you need to survive the first night. 2. Clean While You Can: An empty house is the perfect opportunity to deep clean floors, cabinets, and appliances. 3. Open Windows and Breathe: A little fresh air goes a long way in making a new house feel like home. And here’s the golden rule: don’t sweat the small stuff. You’re not going to unpack everything in a day—or even a week. Celebrate the progress, laugh at the chaos, and give yourself time to settle in. Final Thoughts: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint Moving will test your patience, your organization skills, and
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