Month: September 2014
How to Replace Baseboards

How to Replace Baseboards

Are you looking to spruce up a room in your house? Maybe the kids finally took their rough-housing too far and the baseboards are damaged. Either way, replacing baseboards in your house can really add the extra touch that will take your house from ok to wow with...

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Vegetarian Snacks and Meals for Moving Day

Vegetarian Snacks and Meals for Moving Day

Finding healthy and portable vegetarian snacks can be a struggle. Moving day requires lots of energy, so you can't risk being hungry on the big day! Try out these vegetarian snacks on moving day (or meal prep them a couple of days beforehand) to give you a quick...

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Moving to Albany

Moving to Albany

Are you moving to Albany, New York? Albany is a great place to live. When many people think of New York their mind immediately goes to New York City, the country's largest city, but forgetting about the rest of the great state of New York would be a mistake. History...

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Van Body Self-Storage

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Van Body Self-Storage

Welcome to the third installment of Reuse at U-Haul. If you have not read the first two installments you can find them here: Take A Box, Leave A Box and Storage Re-Use Centers. In the first two blogs, we discussed how U-Haul encourages reuse of moving boxes and...

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Packing and Moving Golf Gear

Packing and Moving Golf Gear

There's more to packing and moving your golf gear than just putting them in a bag and driving them to your new home (pun intended). Organization and protection of your golf gear is essential to prevent the horror of opening your golf bag and seeing a club head...

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5 Cities to Watch the Seasons Change

5 Cities to Watch the Seasons Change

Throw on a scarf, pick up your pumpkin spice latte and get ready to watch the leaves change color. It's the first day of fall! If you don't normally get to experience the changing of seasons, consider moving to a city that allows you to. Many people enjoy living...

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Moving A Mattress (INFOGRAPHIC)

(updated 4/7/17) Moving a mattress is one of the most important and tricky parts of a move.  The awkward shape makes it difficult to carry, pack and unpack.  Because they come in a few different sizes, determining if your mattress will fit in whichever...

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Moving to Hyattsville, Maryland

Moving to Hyattsville, Maryland

Are you planning your move to Hyattsville, Maryland? If so, you've made a good choice, as you will find yourself in close proximity to acclaimed public and private colleges and universities, as well as parks and shopping options. Also, Washington, D.C. is only a...

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Quiz: What Kind Of Trailer Are You?

Quiz: What Kind Of Trailer Are You?

You might have not noticed, but the size trailer you use can say a lot about you. Answer a few questions to see what type of trailer you are. 1.  What city would you prefer to live in? a.  New York b.  Nashville c.  Santa Monica d....

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Moving with Stairs

Moving with Stairs

The thought of dragging furniture up a flight of stairs into your first apartment on the second floor or a 2-story house can be discouraging for some DIY movers. Not to mention it can be a backache for some if not done properly. Have no fear, here are tips on you can...

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Moving In with Someone Who has a Pet

Moving In with Someone Who has a Pet

From cats to dogs to hamsters, any pet can help make a house a home. However, when moving in with a new roommate, pets can sometimes cause trouble and unnecessary friction in a roommate relationship. To make any pet move-in as smooth as possible, follow these tips:...

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Moving and Storage Tips For Pirates

Moving and Storage Tips For Pirates

September 19th be International Talk Like a Pirate Day, but whether ye just be celebrating today or if the pirate's life is for ye every day, we savy that even pirates have to move. A pirates life be one that is carried by the wind with no place to call yer own save...

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