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Where Can I Find Free Moving Boxes?

At The Extra Mile, we know moving can be stressful. For some, it’s one of the most complex operations they’ll…

Beware of Scammers During Times of Crisis

In 2008, after Hurricane Ike turned inland and unleashed 75-mile-per-hour winds on the midwest, 2.6 million homes in Ohio—including my…

Flash Flooding: What You Need to Know and How to Stay Safe

Most floods develop over the course of hours or days, but flash floods rise quickly and often without warning, which…

Your Checklist for Closing Up Your Vacation Home

Owning a vacation home can be wonderful in your retirement. You may be a snowbird who flies south to sunnier,…

What You Need to Know About Tropical Storm Flooding

The Atlantic hurricane and tropical storm season typically begins around June 1 and extends through November 30, and its effects…

Where Do I Start Packing for a Move?

Even when they're positive experiences overall, major life changes, like moving into a new home, can be overwhelming. Just the…

The Best Moving Tips

If you’re one of those people boxing up your entire life and heading someplace new, you might be feeling overwhelmed…

Storm Surge: What Is It and How Can I Prepare for It?

Each year storm surges and the floods they cause pose significant risks to lives and property along the U.S. east…

Tips to Prepare Your Air Conditioning Unit for Summer

Warm weather is coming, and the last thing you want to discover as you prepare your home for summer is…

Renting after Home Owning: A Pros and Cons List

The “rent or own" decision isn't just a conundrum for millennials. A growing number of baby boomers and retirees are…