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January 12, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

Free Avery Compatible Packing Labels

Download these free packing labels that are compatible with Avery shipping labels sized at 3 1/3 X 4 inches-product #5164. Simply click the image and print! Feel free to share, or download any of these labels for your moving convenience. Enjoy!

How to print:

Be sure you are using the correct Avery product.

Test print. Print first on a sheet of plain paper to determine which direction to feed in your printer and to check your design and alignment.
Fit to Page. Make sure that “Fit to Page” is not checked before printing your PDF. If “Fit to Page” is checked, your label won’t align properly.
Printer settings. When you click Print, look in the Properties options in the print dialog box. Adjust Paper Type to Labels and Print Quality to Best. If your printer doesn’t have a Labels setting, choose Heavyweight or Cardstock.
Feed once. Don’t re-print on the same sheet of labels.
Make sure your project prints on the correct side of your avery label, we recommend always running a test page first. Look for an icon on your printer feed tray that displays whether you should place the sheet face up or face down. Also, make sure to feed your products through the printer’s manual feed tray. (When you click Print, most printers give you an option to choose the manual feed tray, as well as the ability to print on labels instead of plain paper.)

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January 9, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

Organize Your Life: 25 Tips to Simplify Your Space

Studies show that one in four Americans would like to be more organized. With the amount of clutter in our homes mounting to historic levels, stress rises along with it.

Living an organized life can allow you more time to foster relationships. Organization can also improve productivity in the workplace and foster a better overall image of yourself. The popular New Year’s resolution goes far beyond aesthetics, however, and can have profound effects on your overall health.

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The Scientific Benefits of Being Organized:

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December 27, 2017 by Admin Leave a Comment

8 Household Items That Are Impacted By Cold Weather

Winter is coming

Like summer, the winter temperatures can cause harm to outdoor and indoor tools in extreme temperatures, which can become a costly expense to repair. Winterizing, which is the removal of water from lines and equipment to prevent them from freezing and corroding expensive equipment, is a crucial part of preparing for the winter months ahead. For tools that do not require winterizing, learn how to take the proper steps in ensuring they are stored properly during cold temperatures:

1. Pressure washer

A pressure washer is an expensive tool that comes in handy – especially during the spring and summer seasons. Like a lawn mower, a pressure washer uses an engine run by gasoline. Gasoline becomes stale after about 30 days and can lead to component failures. If you know you will not be using your pressure washer in the winter and are getting ready to store it follow these simply steps to keep your pressure washer in excellent shape the next time you decide to use it:

Flush the system of any liquids
Place the injection tube into a bucket of clean water and run the pressure washer on low pressure
If you’re storing your pressure washer for the winter be sure to do an anti-freeze flush too. Then, turn off the engine and the main water supply
Turn the spray gun and squeeze the trigger to release trapped pressure and water
Then, lock the trigger on your spray gun. Once the unit cools down, disconnect any attached garden hoses
Drain the water from the hose, spray gun, and nozzle extension
Make sure to wipe off the hose. When finally storing pressure washer, pull the recoil handle about six times to empty the pump of all liquids

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October 31, 2017 by Admin Leave a Comment

35 Interesting Moving Industry Statistics for 2018 and Beyond

people moving boxes

Most people will move at least once in their lifetime. If you’ve moved in the last year, you are one of 11% of Americans that also changed scenery. Whether you’re moving to a new house, relocating to a different city or downsizing after the kids go to college, the moving industry is as active as it has ever been. In fact, the total economic impact of the moving industry in 2016 was $85.7 billion.

The moving industry is changing with the times, though. For example, Millennials are moving significantly less than previous generations. This is despite being less tied down to one place with mortgages, spouses and children.

We gathered 35 important moving statistics and grouped them into eight categories based on areas of interest. Educating yourself on moving industry trends can help you get a better idea of what to prepare for during your next move.

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