10 Ways People Overspend when Moving

Part 2 of Moving Squad's feature on ways people overspend when moving is here. In case you missed Part 1, catch it here!

Saving Tip 5: Cleanliness Pays

If you are moving from an apartment you should make sure of your responsibility regarding the move-out condition of the premises. Often these conditions are included in your lease, but if they are not, make sure you get this information in writing, so there will not be any misunderstanding regarding your security deposit. Many apartment dwellers forfeit their security deposits because they are sure about all of their responsibilities.

Tips for Packing and Moving Your Desktop

Here is Part 2 of our feature piece on tips for packing and moving your desktop. Be sure to catch Part 1 here in case you missed it!

Place packing paper material at the bottom of the box, to act as a cushion against jarring movements. Next, place bubble-wrap entirely around the monitor and when you are finished place it in the box. There is no need to bubble-wrap the CPU, make sure it rests standing and not resting on its side.

Moving Soon? Here's How to Properly Pack Your Dishware

Here is Part 2 of Moving Squad's feature for tips on how to properly packing your dishware. Did you miss Part 1? Read it here!

Most prefer to use newspapers to wrap their dishes in; while white packing paper is the best option, newspaper is easy to get a hold of. Rather than just placing folded newspapers in a box, crumble the papers, as it will provide greater protection. There needs to be a thick bed of paper at the bottom of the box. Usually, a 4-5 inch layer of crumbled papers will help absorb the shock. After the items are packed, it is also important to put at least 3-4 additional inches of paper on the top. This is also a great place to put non-breakable dishes, like ice trays or plastic storage containers. This is the most important thing in packing a box with dishware, the protective paper. Because newspaper is so inexpensive, the more used is definitely better.