Moving to Duke University

It’s time to move to one of the highest ranked universities in the nation!  With nearly 15,000 students, Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina and occupies nearly 8,600 acres on three campuses.  Duke is a private research university that was founded in 1838, its motto being “Eruditio et Religio” or “Knowledge and Faith.”  Before […]

Which U-Box® Container Delivery Method is best for me?

Whether you are in need of temporary storage or are in the process of moving, U-Box® Moving and Storage Containers have an option for you. U-Box Containers can be safely stored on the offsite location you choose, in a secure U-Haul warehouse or delivered wherever is most convenient to you — even internationally! Find out which U-Box […]

Flipping Houses with Portable Storage

Flipping houses involves a lot of shifting items–and that’s why it makes sense to use portable storage when a lot of furniture and boxes are in limbo. While renovating a low-value home to put it back on the market at higher value is no simple task, U-Haul storage options help alleviate the stress of flipping […]

7 Renovations to Add Value to your Home

After recently moving to an older home in a new city, my parents decided to make some changes to the home.  They wanted to make the house from 1968 more modern and knew they only wanted to make renovations that would increase the value to the home.  The previous owners had built on a room […]

Remodeling Made Easier

As a moving product expert, I get to help people choose the right products and services, often when they don’t even know they exist! I was recently invited to appear on Lifetime network’s show, “Designing Spaces,” as they were helping a couple extensively remodel a few rooms in their home before their daughters returned from college for winter break. The challenge […]

Business Storage And Shipping Solutions

Growing businesses can often overlook simple issues like how to ship or store items in a convenient and cost-effective way. Whether you are mailing products to customers, relocating employees or storing items, finding the right products and services at the lowest cost can be a challenge. Business accounts with moving and storage companies like U-Haul offer businesses cost-effective […]

Options for Transporting a Motorcycle

Owning a motorcycle almost guarantees that you will, at some point, have to haul or tow it. Whether you’ve broken down on the road or you’re in the process of moving, you should know what transportation options are available. Truck Probably the most common method, and certainly the most economical, as many times you or a friend already […]

DIY Portable Storage

So you are moving by yourself and realize “How am I supposed to pack all this stuff?” Don’t worry, you’ve got options, its just a matter of deciding what works best for you. You could ask a friend or rent a truck, but have you considered portable storage? U-Haul offers U-Box containers that you can […]

Business Renovation Storage

Perhaps your business is growing. That’s great! Unfortunately, your office isn’t. Maybe you’ve had to expand as customer orders continue to roll in, which is great for business but not so great for your employees. Your old office space may start to feel like a cramped dorm room. Dysfunctional and disorderly, a business-office renovation may be your only solution to reorganizing and reclaiming your […]

Portable Storage Coverage

You’ve opted to move your belongings with the convenience of portable storage. You know how many containers you need to rent in order to house all of your belongings and maybe you’ve even made the reservation. If your belongings are worth storing, keeping and transporting, they are worth protecting. If you choose to opt for […]

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 about seven months to build a home. During that time you obviously still need […]