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Moving to a new home can be exciting, but it can also be nerve-racking. You may have just a few short weeks (or days) to pack your belongings, hire a moving company, and take care of all the last-minute details. It’s not unusual for first-time movers who aren’t familiar with the ins and outs of the process to make a few mistakes—but those mistakes could end up costing big bucks. If a move is in your future, click through to discover 10 of the most common (and costly) moving mistakes and how to avoid them.

When the electricity goes out, a host of things can happen around your place ranging from mere inconveniences to life-threatening situations. These are the what-ifs you should prepare for when you have no power.