Month: May 2014
Packing Planner: Packing the Garage

Packing Planner: Packing the Garage

Garages come in all shapes and sizes. Depending where you live or what type of person you are, your garage may take a couple hours to pack or a couple days. Either way, it is always beneficial to do some planning prior to your packing. Check out the infographic below...

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Using Portable Storage for a Military Move

Using Portable Storage for a Military Move

As a son of a veteran and being a vet myself, I know that moving in the military can be very challenging. Active duty military families have to move once every 3 years on average. Here are some tips to make both your stateside and overseas military move more...

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Packing a Flat-Screen TV

Packing a Flat-Screen TV

Your flat-screen TV is your prized possession. It is the key to enjoying weekend games and movie nights. That being said, extra precautions must be taken when packing a flat-screen TV to ensure the safety of your item on its way to its new home. This guide will assist...

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Moving to San Francisco

Moving to San Francisco

The Giants, Fisherman's Warf, Presidio, The 49ers, Dolores Park, Alcatraz, Golden Gate bridge- the list goes on and on. Moving to San Francisco will be a unique experience for you! With culture, techies, foodie heaven, gorgeous sights, cool temps, It's San Francisco,...

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Military Storage Tips

Military Storage Tips

You’ve just received deployment papers and, depending on your military unit, you may have several months to prepare or you may have only a few short weeks. Either way…don’t panic! Using self-storage, whether you are being deployed for a few months or more than a year,...

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Where will you move next?  City vs. Suburb Infographic

Where will you move next? City vs. Suburb Infographic

Do you enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city life or the calm seclusion of a big house in the suburbs?  If you're debating whether to move to the city or the suburbs, check out the infographic below provided by U-Haul.  It tells you what the best parts of living in...

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Mother’s Day Flowers using Moving Supplies

Mother’s Day Flowers using Moving Supplies

Mother's Day is right around the corner. If you need a last minute gift, try this fun and frugal DIY Mother's Day craft! You can make a couple different types of flowers for your DIY project using the items below. packing peanuts wrapping paper packing paper red boxes...

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Moving to Houston

Moving to Houston

According to U-Haul migration trends, Houston has stolen the number 1 spot for the Top U.S. Destination cities for five years running! With the diversity, sports, jobs, and great real estate pricing,  there's no surprise there! If you plan on moving to Houston, aka...

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Moving Fun With Pets

Moving Fun With Pets

Our pets keep us company, they keep us laughing and they keep us on our toes; but moving from your old home to a new home can be a hard time for your pet. They may even be confused with their new surroundings, so it's your job to instead help them see it as new...

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Missouri Distracted Driving Laws

Missouri Distracted Driving Laws

According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, driver inattention was a contributing factor in 22,491 traffic crashes in 2012. In that same time, there were 357 crashes where texting while driving was a contributing factor. These statistics are the reason that many...

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How to Tie Down a Motorcycle

How to Tie Down a Motorcycle

The motorcycle. The word and machine that conjure ideas of freedom,  the wind in your face, perhaps the clichéd fantasies of the open road, and ultimately - independence. For those that own and ride these machines, the irony is not lost on just how often you find...

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Picture and Art Storage

Picture and Art Storage

Packing for a move should be strategic, but sometimes in the craziness of making sure everyone in the family has their rooms packed and labeled, the walls are  ignored. Next thing you know, you have your whole house packed but your walls are fully dressed! Just...

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