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...
Moving to Houston
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...
Do’s and Don’ts of a First Apartment Move
The time has come…and you are ready to spread your wings and fly to your first apartment, your first place away from home. This is an exciting season that is full of possibilities, though not without its challenges. Use some of the tips below to help your...
Damage Coverage and the Safe Driver
It is better to be safe than sorry, they say. Though this decision seems like a no-brainer, many people don't feel the need to get damage coverage. These people often feel they are invincible because they are normally safe drivers. Though being a safe driver does help...
How To Move When Sick
So you're feeling under the weather coughing up a storm, but you're scheduled to move out of your old place and into your new home. Moving requires a lot of energy, and right now your battery is drained out; however, moving when not feeling 100% is possible. Here's...
Tips for Military Moves
It’s no secret that moving is a large part of military life. If you’re currently active, were active in the past or if you grew up in a military family, chances are you’ve done your share of moving. Military members and families may move as often as once a year, and...
Moving With A Baby
When you have a baby, even a quick trip to the store can be an adventure. Do you have the diaper bag? Is the baby warm enough? What if the baby cries the entire time you’re in the store? It requires a lot of planning, and the amount of time you spend getting ready to...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...