How to Read Your Rental Contract

How to Read Your Rental Contract

It's moving day! Yay, you're full of excitement and many mixed emotions as the BIG day has arrived! A walk-around  to check your rental truck has been done, papers have been signed but as you leave the center, you look at the contract you just signed and think,...

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Fuel Saving Truck Features

Fuel Saving Truck Features

Lets face it, nobody likes paying for gas and typically the bigger vehicle you drive, the more you have to pay at the pump.   And while the thought of putting gas in a 26 ft box truck can be scary, the folks at U-Haul have developed a number of fuel-saving truck...

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Packing Planner: Packing a 3 Bedroom Home

Packing Planner: Packing a 3 Bedroom Home

In our last post of the Packing Planner series, we gave insight on how to pack a studio apartment. For this post, we will cover how to pack a three-bedroom home. Packing a three-bedroom home is simple when you work room by room and break down the process. When...

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Renting a Home While Your House is Being Built

Renting a Home While Your House is Being Built

Whatever your scenario, buying a home is a huge chapter in anyone's life. With so many options in home customization these days, building from the ground up may be the better alternative.  According to The National Association of Home Builders, it takes...

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How Many Hours Do I Need for Moving Help Providers?

How Many Hours Do I Need for Moving Help Providers?

Moving Help Providers are professionals, and often people are amazed at how quickly they're able to finish a job. However, Moving Help Providers are not superheroes. They can't fly up four flights of stairs and lift a mattress with one hand and a dresser with another....

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Moving While Pregnant

Moving While Pregnant

Two years ago my wife and I moved into a new house, she was four months pregnant with our third child. Needless to say we have been through this before. My wife is a tough gal and prides herself on accomplishments. Naturally, she wanted to have an impact on moving day...

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How to use an Appliance Dolly

How to use an Appliance Dolly

Moving appliances can be simple when you use the right tools. The Appliance Dolly is the easiest choice when moving refrigerators, washers, stoves and other heavy appliances because it has straps to secure your appliance and rub rails to protect the finish.  It also...

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Signs You Shouldn’t Move in Together

Signs You Shouldn’t Move in Together

We've all heard stories of bad roommates. It's always one of two stories: College students are randomly assigned as roommates and end up at each other's throats or friends/acquaintances/couples move in together and end up at each other's throats. The first story is...

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Moving to Phoenix

Moving to Phoenix

As one of the fastest growing cities of 2013, it is no wonder you have decided to move to Phoenix! The beautiful southwest has a lot to offer, but there are some things to consider when moving to the Valley of the Sun: Phoenix may be one of the largest city in the...

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How to Build a Breakdancing Mat

How to Build a Breakdancing Mat

You just got served! It's on you now to show off your breakdancing skills. Do it in style and comfort by building your very own breakdancing mat. With supplies you can find cheaply or for free, and just 10 minutes of your time you can have a breakdancing mat to...

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Packing Planner: Packing your Studio Apartment

Packing Planner: Packing your Studio Apartment

Is it time to leave that small studio apartment behind? Before you start packing your studio up, it will save time if you have an idea of the amount of items being packed and the amount of moving supplies needed. There are also all types of boxes and packing materials...

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Sustainable Tips for an Eco-Friendly Move

Sustainable Tips for an Eco-Friendly Move

The phrases “Going Green” and “Being Green” have become increasingly popular during the past decade. Many of us have not only have become familiar with these terms, but also have become educated about the importance of living a green lifestyle. As mentioned in Moving...

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