Written by: Andrea Needham Has your house become too big for a happy retirement? All too often, seniors find themselves with an empty nest that equates to a lot of work, a lot of expense, and not a lot of support. Downsizing can be the opportunity for freedom and security, so rather than letting your …
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Handy Resources for Seniors Who Are Ready to Right-Size
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10 Home-Staging Tips for a Faster House Sale
Staging does more than just make your home look beautiful – it can also increase your home’s value and help it sell faster. According to the 2019 Profile of Home Staging report from the National Association of REALTORS Research Group, 40% of buyers’ agents said that home staging encouraged more buyers to view the home. …
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5 Practical Tips for Moving With Pets
Moving with pets can be a big challenge. Even if you’re just moving around the block, relocations are tough for animals, who thrive on structure and stability. Fortunately, your four-legged friend doesn’t have to suffer during your upcoming move. In this post, we’ll share our top tips for keeping your pets safe, healthy, and happy …
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Packing and Unpacking Holiday Decorations: Your Complete Guide
The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to pull out those ornaments and decorations and make your home look festive. The only problem is that the Christmas lights are in an impossible knot, and the ornaments are all floating around loose in a box. If your holiday decorations feel like a disorganized …
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Why Commercial Storage May Be the Right Choice for Your Business
COVID-19 has changed the business landscape for companies across the country. Here at Gallo, we feel it, too. Everywhere we look, companies are adapting. Some business owners are downsizing their spaces – even giving up their leases outright. Companies with sensitive equipment are looking for long-term storage solutions. Restaurants who have worked so hard to …
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Moving Day: 8 Important Things People Always Forget
Moving day can be hectic! Between getting those final items into boxes, making sure everything makes it onto the truck, and keeping track of the kids, pets, and car keys, you’ve got a lot on your hands – so it makes sense that certain things tend to fall through the cracks. Unfortunately, forgetting even a …
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10 Moving and Downsizing Tips for Senior Citizens
For most seniors, downsizing is inevitable. Whether the goal is to decrease expenses, simplify lifestyles, or be closer to grandchildren, moving is the first step. The process, however, can be stressful and confusing. When you get organized beforehand it doesn’t have to become overwhelming. Here are our top tips for downsizing the easy way: 1. …
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5 Things Not to Do When Hiring Movers to Move Your Home
You found the perfect home, and now it’s time to move. Instead of DIYing the move, though, you’ve decided to hire movers. The question, now, is where to start. While hiring a moving company is an excellent choice for most families, doing it for the first time can feel intimidating. With that in mind, here …
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The Ideal Moving Timeline: What to do When
Moving requires proper planning and preparation. Unless you start thinking about your big move several weeks in advance, you’ll quickly find yourself overwhelmed and stressed. Fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take to make your big move fast, efficient, and streamlined. One of the most effective is to create and follow a moving timeline. …
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