Try Moving Yourself! by John Elie
Professional mover and project manager John Elie adds “author” to his resume with Try Moving Yourself! The Complete Self-Moving Guide for a Full Household Move, a thorough, essential, and easy-to-read moving guide.
This detailed manual is ideal for any family tackling the stress of a full-scale move and trying to save money. As Elie lays out, there are countless details to consider when executing a move – planning, pricing, packing, loading – and this book ensures that nothing goes unnoticed. Every move is different, presenting its own unique challenges, so for those who are new to full-home relocations, this […]
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