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Emmet Pierce
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Emmet is an award-winning journalist based in the San Diego area.
Jobs, Lifestyle, Moving

Why You Should Think Twice About Relocating For a New Job

Emmet Pierce/March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 /Leave a comment

One of the most important decisions you can make is whether to take a job that requires you to move. Moving is a life-changing experience. It can mean uprooting your family and saying goodbye to…

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Moving

6 Ways to Help Your Child Cope With Moving to a New Place

Emmet Pierce/January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 /Leave a comment

It is the premise to every other young adult novel or movie: the new kid struggling to make his way in a new town without their old friends or familiar comforts. Such a scenario is…

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Moving

5 Questions to Ask Before Moving an Aging Parent into Your Home

Emmet Pierce/December 14, 2017December 27, 2017 /Leave a comment

When an elderly loved one needs help with daily living tasks, moving that person into your home may seem like a good solution, but there’s much you need to consider. Caring for a relative at…

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What You Need to Know About Moving a Loved One to an Assisted-Living Facility

Emmet Pierce/December 12, 2017December 11, 2017 /Leave a comment

Because not all assisted-living facilities offer the same services or levels of care, choosing one that’s the right fit for a loved one requires some research. “You would never buy a home or rent an…

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Organization, Seasonal

6 Quick Tips For Getting Your Home Organized for the Holidays

Emmet Pierce/December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 /1 Comment

Having company during the holidays is fun, but it also can be stressful if you don’t take time to get your home organized well before the guests begin to arrive. You’ll stay in the holiday…

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Getting to Know Your New Community After You Move

Emmet Pierce/November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 /Leave a comment

Moving is hard work, but once you’ve unpacked your boxes and arranged your furniture, you can take some time out for the fun part of relocating: getting to know your new community. There are a…

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Storage Resources

10 Things to Know About Portable Storage Containers Before You Book

Emmet Pierce/October 19, 2017October 18, 2017 /Leave a comment

Using a portable storage container to transport your belongings to a new home may sound appealing, but there are things you need to understand before you book a unit. One of the main attractions of…

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Moving

Which is Better For Moving: Rental Trucks or Portable Storage Containers?

Emmet Pierce/September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 /Leave a comment

If you want to avoid the hassle of loading a rental truck and driving it to your new home, there’s another moving option to consider: portable storage containers. In addition to offering storage services, portable…

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5 Things You Must Do When Wildfires Strike

Emmet Pierce/September 7, 2017September 6, 2017 /Leave a comment

While the East Coast deals with the impact of an unprecedented hurricane season, the West Coast is burning. A rash of fires has swept the Los Angeles area, and dozens of wildfires have cast a haze…

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Moving, Organization

How to Stay Organized When Unpacking in a New Home

Emmet Pierce/August 1, 2017August 15, 2017 /Leave a comment

Keeping a home organized isn’t easy, but moving to a new dwelling will give you a chance to start fresh, creating a well-ordered and clutter-free environment. You’ll need to make a firm commitment to the…

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