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Guide to a Perfect Garden

Guide to a Perfect Garden

Springtime is here and Summer isn't far around the corner, which means it is the perfect time to start your garden. Before you start planting your favorite vegetables or flowers, you should learn a couple easy tricks. Tip 1: Think Before Planting No two plants are the...

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Does Towing a Trailer Affect Turning?

Does Towing a Trailer Affect Turning?

Whether it's your first time moving with a trailer or your 20th time, the same rules still apply...slow down when trailering. Driving a car trailer combination is not the same as driving your car alone. You should always reduce your normal driving speed when towing....

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How Heavy Should You Pack a Box?

How Heavy Should You Pack a Box?

No matter how far away or how close your move is approaching, when it comes to packing do not overload your box. As much as we want to get it over and done with, strategically and carefully packing a box will be well worth it. Besides, who wants to be that person that...

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The Difference Between a One-Way Move & In-Town Move

The Difference Between a One-Way Move & In-Town Move

As you plan your upcoming move, you are asked if it will be a one-way move or in-town move. If you're a bit unsure of the answer, that's okay! Our team of experts can be able to help make your move easier and help you determine which move you will be...

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How to Fix Your Rental Contract Error

How to Fix Your Rental Contract Error

It's your moving day, you just done your walk-around inspection and have left the lot of your pick up location. Although, after you return home and get ready to load your belongings, you finally have a chance to thoroughly look at your rental contract and notice...

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How to deal with a last minute reservation change

How to deal with a last minute reservation change

Your moving boxes are packed, the driving route is set, your movers are confirmed and all that is left to do is pick up the moving truck. However, with just a moment's notice, you are contacted and told your reservation has been changed! Alas, don't...

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Split Dispatch for an Auto Transport and Moving truck

Split Dispatch for an Auto Transport and Moving truck

Your planning your next BIG move and everything must go...EVERYTHING! Your belongings, family and personal vehicle. So you'll probably need to move your belongings in a moving truck and tow your personal vehicle on an auto transport. Here are a few tips for if you are...

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How to Pay Your Storage Unit

How to Pay Your Storage Unit

You've signed all the paperwork and have packed your storage unit full, but how do you make your monthly payments? U-Haul storage facilities have options that make paying for your storage unit easy! In Person If you'd like to pay for your storage unit in person, you...

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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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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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Does Insurance Cover Accidents During Unloading?

Does Insurance Cover Accidents During Unloading?

Insurance when renting a moving truck can get tricky. Some credit card companies or personal insurance companies claim to have renter's insurance for vehicles, but you have to read the fine print carefully. Many of these apply only to cars or vehicles that are...

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How to Transport a Wheelchair

How to Transport a Wheelchair

Not everyone has a huge trunk or an SUV to transport a wheelchair. This became apparent when traveling with a good friend of mine. Luckily I have a roomy trunk in my car that is big enough to fit a wheelchair.  In fact, one of the questions I asked the car dealer...

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