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Preparing large items for storage, tips from the Reno and South Lake Tahoe storage professionals

Some people choose to sell large items such as furniture and appliances before a move. The thinking is that fewer items to store and move make life a little simpler and “we can always buy new things when we get to our new home, right?” To sell those items or keep them is a personal decision, but if you decide to keep them and store them for the move here are some important tips from Owen’s Brothers Transfer, the Reno and South...

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Getting the most from the right packing materials, tips from the Reno storage company

-It might seem like a good idea to get free boxes for moving from friends, neighbors, social media and local stores, until the box rips open, dumping the packed items onto the ground. Using the right packing materials saves time, saves money and protects valuable personal property from damage, reports the team from Owens Brothers Transport, providing storage services for Reno and South Lake Tahoe and moving services for the entire Western United States.

There’s more to packing than...

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‘Moving with pets,’ tips from the Reno and South Lake Tahoe movers

-Moving disturbs everyone’s routine and can be particularly stressful for pets. Moving companies rarely transport pets, but the professional long-distance movers from Owens Brothers Transfer have some tips to help their customers prepare and travel with their pets to their new homes.

Some types of pets, that spend most of their time in cages and aquariums, are relatively easy to move. Their enclosure is their habitat and as long as their feeding schedule is fairly consistent, they don’t seem...

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