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Moving? Here's How to Find a Super Schlepper
The best movers will respect your time, your spaces, and your stuff. Our ratings of movers can help you find a business that will do a good job. And our advice will help you prep for your move, deal with pros, and keep costs in check.
How to Get a Good Price for a Move
Good service is only part of the equation—you also want a good price. You’ll find tremendous price differences from equally reliable moving companies.
Local vs. Long-Distance Moves: Important Moving Industry Info
To deal effectively with moving companies, it helps to know how the industry works. A key is to know about the differences between local and long-distance moves.
What Is and Isn't Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
Insurance companies often promote policy features to make their plans seem superior to their competitors’. But most sell roughly the same coverage. Here's a rundown of what’s covered, what isn’t, and what’s optional.
How Are Homeowners Insurance Rates Determined?
The cost of your insurance policy depends not only on the coverage you select, but also on a number of other factors, some of which may surprise you.
Surprise! Your Credit Score Is a Huge Factor in Determining What You Pay for Insurance
Insurance companies increasingly are charging customers very different rates depending on secret formulas based on data unrelated to their customers’ actual claims histories or risk of damage.
How to Find a Good Housecleaning Service
The first step in farming out your chores is to decide whether to hire a company or an individual. Hiring a company has one major advantage: You do not assume the responsibilities associated with the role of an employer, such as filling out paperwork and paying various taxes.
How to Hire an Individual Housecleaner
Many consumers prefer to hire an individual for housecleaning help, rather than a service. But doing your own hiring brings the responsibilities associated with the role of an employer, such as filling out paperwork and paying various taxes.
Guidelines for Managing Household Employees
The National Committee on Household Employment, before it closed its doors, developed a set of standards for employers and their household employees. The guidelines presented here are from its Code of Standards for Household Employment.
How to Spot the Best Carpet Cleaning Services
Even if you turn into "that host" who makes everyone leave their shoes inside the front door, there's no way to avoid it: You'll eventually need to have your carpet and rugs cleaned.
How to Save Money on Carpet Cleaning
Along with high-quality work, you want a good price. Pay close attention to cost. Some carpet cleaners will push services you don’t need, and prices for identical services can vary from company to company by more than 100 percent.
In-Plant Rug Cleaning
Cleaning rugs is more challenging than cleaning wall-to-wall carpet. And because rugs are cleaned at a plant, rather than in your home, you can’t supervise the work. You want an expert to clean your rugs, using proper methods.
