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How to Secure Cargo in a Pickup Truck

How to Secure Cargo in a Pickup Truck

There are certain situations where you will need to know how to secure cargo in a pickup truck. Here are some of them: That new leather couch you bought for your living room needs to get home somehow. Your new DIY home renovation project may require transporting large...

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Online Listing Tips

Online Listing Tips

Less than ten years ago the self-storage advertising world was drastically different. Facilities rarely publicly displayed their prices online and companies were still naming their facilities with the front section of the yellow pages in mind. Most online advertising...

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How to Store and Pack Your Military Valuables

How to Store and Pack Your Military Valuables

All active-duty military members and veterans know that moving constantly is a part of life. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve served, there are some medals, awards and uniforms that have special meaning to you…and you don’t want them to be ruined during the move....

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Moving Into a Home With Gas Appliances

Moving Into a Home With Gas Appliances

Moving into a home with gas appliances is one of the smartest decisions you can make. While a gas appliance may cost a few more dollars up front, the savings over time are great -- gas appliances costs range about half of what it costs to operate an electric stove on...

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Moving with Your Vehicle

Moving with Your Vehicle

You’re packing up your whole house, trying to figure out what to take with you and what to donate or toss. The last thing you probably want to think about is your car. But you should. Moving is the perfect time to reevaluate your transportation needs, get routine...

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Safe Trailering Comes to Central Washington University

Safe Trailering Comes to Central Washington University

I was recently invited to speak to Professor Scott Calahan's "Transportation and Fleet Safety" class at Central Washington University. You see, he heard that U-Haul has been teaching driver's ed students how to safely tow a trailer for nearly 40 years, and he wanted...

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Car Camping Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed

Car Camping Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed

Recently I had the opportunity to drive to Yellowstone, an amazing national park, with 3 other people and camp for a week. It was a great experience, particularly for someone who loves camping. Below are 3 different things we tried for the first time on our trip that...

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Packing Planner: Packing the Bathroom

Packing Planner: Packing the Bathroom

Making room for a  toothbrush and some towels may seem like an easy task, but there are more items to account for than you may realize. When packing for a move, many people often overlook the bathroom. Don't make the mistake of assuming since this room smaller, that...

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Tips For Grilling Fish

Tips For Grilling Fish

Nothing is better than grilling fish that you caught the same day. Whether you were out fishing in a beautiful lake, stream, river or ocean, or just popped down to your local grocery store to buy a fish filet, grilling fish is one of the easiest and best ways to have...

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How to Tow a Boat

How to Tow a Boat

The good weather is here and what a better way to cool off than to head to the nearest lake or beach with your boat! Here are some steps and tips on how to tow a boat: Hitch If you don’t have a trailer hitch on your vehicle already, you’ll want to get one installed....

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DIY Father’s Day Picture Frame

DIY Father’s Day Picture Frame

You can be like everyone else in the world and buy him a tie for Father's Day or you can spice things up and create the dad in your life something special. The latter will give you a chance to show off your crafty side, not to mention, it will save you a couple...

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Mobile Advertising for Your Business

Mobile Advertising for Your Business

Updated January 18, 2017 We've all seen it- you're sitting at a restaurant and you see flashing lights cruise by and your eyes can't help but follow it.  Mobile advertising is a new trend that lets your company get noticed on the road. Whether stuck in a traffic jam...

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