Welcome back to Reuse at U-Haul. If you have not read the first article in the series you can find it here: Take A Box, Leave A Box. In the first blog we talked about reusing boxes through the Take A Box Leave A Box program. Of course when packing or unpacking those...
Let’s face it, moving in the summer can be unbearable. Between the scorching hot temperatures and the lack of moving supplies available, summertime is not the most ideal season to move in. With fall just around the corner, here are the top four reasons why you should move in the autumn season.
Many of us travel for the holidays and have multiple stops. Find out how to plan, prepare, and transport items this holiday season to help eliminate stress.
Life can be unpredictable and it seems like the only constant in life is change. From growing families to new jobs, and overall changes in life you may end up having to move with less time that you may have liked. Moving is stressful enough. But moving in a time...
Definition Pack rat (noun): a person who saves unnecessary objects or hoards things Above is the definition of a pack rat. For minimalists or people that have no problem getting rid of items, "unnecessary objects" are obvious and eliminated from the household. For a...
Bringing a baby into this world is one of the most beautiful experiences one can have. Planning for their arrival, however, can be one of the most stressful. But it doesn't have to be. Turning a spare bedroom into a nursery can be a rewarding experience if...
Whatever the reason may be, you can't always rely on others to help you move. But, don't view moving on your own as an impossible task - prepare appropriately and you'll complete your move with few to zero issues. Check out the following tips to help ease your moving...
Many retirees choose to move to warmer weather, into smaller houses or apartments, and often minimize their belongings to the bare necessities! Are you ready for this big change? Read these tips to have the smoothest transition while planning your retirement move....
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...
Moving is the perfect opportunity to go through a “purge” of your belongings. But what's one to do once you've decided what to keep and you have a pile of stuff you don't want? With all the ways to donate and reuse most household items, trashing those items are not an...
Oil spills can leave unsightly stains in your garage or driveway, not to mention the harm it does to the environment when it is left uncleaned. When oil seeps into the ground, it runs the risk of contaminating the environment. It is important to clean up oil spills...
Some say Christmas is just like moving, because you'll end up packing and unpacking all of your holiday belongings. Now that the most wonderful time of the year is over, it's time to take down all of the seasonal cheer that hangs both inside and outside your home....