The cost of hiring a moving company — like many other services lately — has been on the rise. But you don’t have to spend your life savings in order to move — you just have to find a high-value, ...

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Eight weeks before move: Start calling moving companies if you plan to hire professional help. If possible, request an in-home estimate. It’s far more accurate. Imagine a mechanic trying to diagnose ...