There are quite a few benefits to changing your locks after you purchase a new home. This is a relatively inexpensive but highly beneficial task that will help your new home feel safe and secure. So, if “change the locks” is on your long list of post move-in “to-dos,”...
Memorial Day weekend is almost here so it's time to get out and have some fun in the sun! Here are a few activities you can do to have outdoor fun for Memorial Day: Tubing Memorial Day is about honoring those who have fallen in the line of duty but it is also a...
If you've recently moved and brought your own washer and dryer to your new home, than you may have encountered this issue. Who knew there were two different kinds power cords for dryers? And of course, as life's coincidences would have it, you have the wrong one! No,...
Whether it's a day to dread or to be excited about, all in all it is a bittersweet day, it's moving day. It's time to pack, rent a moving truck, load, unload, organize, clean, return apartment keys, etc. Thinking of everything as a whole can definitely seem very...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...