Distracted driving has become an increasingly popular subject with the acceptance of smartphones. With more cell phones in the United States than people (there are 320 million mobile phone subscriptions--102.4% of the population), it is easy to text or Facebook while...
Let's face it, we all dread seeing a moving truck outside of our best friend's home, or a brother or sister packing to leave for college. It's hard to let go when any close loved one at a turning point in their life is moving streets away, states away, or even to a...
Spring time is here for most Americans and that means a few things: longer days, spring cleaning and getting the garden tilled and ready to go! Spring is also a great time for a move -- mild weather and cheaper rates are at the top of my list! Nothing is better than...
Congratulations on being accepted into the University of Georgia. While the costumed mascot at your school is Hairy Dawg, the more traditional English Bulldog named "Uga" also makes an appearance at each home and away game. The current mascot is Uga IX. He is...
Before I leave my apartment, I like to do a thing called the three-tap check. It’s a mental checklist as I tap each side pocket on my pants to make sure I have my keys and phone, and then tap my right rear pocket to make sure I have my wallet. Why do I do this? So I...
MPG: it's the buzzword of the decade. But what does it mean, and more importantly how does it apply to you? Put simply, miles per gallon is the amount of miles you can go on one gallon of fuel--it's the industry standard and yard stick for vehicle efficiency. In this...
Distracted driving is an epidemic on America's roadways, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The agency reports that there were 3,331 fatalities involving a distracted driver in 2011 -- that's up from 3,267 the year before. So, what exactly is...
Moving to college is one of the most exciting milestones of a young adult’s life. It’s a time when great autonomy, self-realization, intellectual refinement and life-long memories can be seen on the horizon of possibilities. After receiving an acceptance letter, all...
It’s the first day of April, which means that not only will you be on the lookout for April Fools’ Day pranks and April showers, but also hopefully learning more about a terrible epidemic in America. April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Whether you are driving...
Working in a professional environment can be very tedious at times and sometimes playing April Fools' Day pranks can give us a much needed break from the everyday grind of things. Using birthdays, corporate events, or even holidays like April Fools’ Day are perfect...
There are many times where a rental truck may not be the best fit for your move. If this is the case, portable storage containers may be more suitable for your moving needs. Below are a few advantages of using portable storage containers for moving and storage....
Recently, I had to move all of my belongings from Pennsylvania to Arizona for college. After narrowing down my options, I realized that renting a trailer to tow behind my truck would be the best option. The only problem was, I had never experienced towing a trailer...