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How to Load a Portable Storage Unit

How to Load a Portable Storage Unit

It's moving time... You have rented a portable storage unit or moving container, and now you want to ensure that your belongings make the move in one piece. This post will help you identify the best practices and the most effective ways to load a portable storage...

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5 Ways To Make Loading a Moving Truck Fun & Exciting

5 Ways To Make Loading a Moving Truck Fun & Exciting

The thought of moving into a new house is fun and exciting; and why shouldn’t it be? But, oftentimes people get their eyes stuck on the prize rather than the journey to reach their prize. It takes a lot to move into a new place- time, money, careful planning, patience...

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How to Find Quality Moving Help

How to Find Quality Moving Help

Lifting a sofa by yourself is not an easy task, but what do you do when it’s only you or you’re unable to due to health or age? Many people cannot afford the luxury of a full service moving company, so many of us still stick with renting a moving truck and trying to...

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What Should Be Done if the Trailer Sways?

What Should Be Done if the Trailer Sways?

What should be done if the trailer starts swaying? -Garrett R. from Park City, UT If a trailer sways is not normal and can also be scary if you are the driver. Corrective action needs to be taken if the trailer sways because the swaying will progress to dangerous...

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Does it Matter How I Load the Trailer?

Does it Matter How I Load the Trailer?

Does it Matter How I Load the Trailer? - Delia J. from St. Louis, MO Yes, loading your trailer properly is one of the most fundamental steps to safe towing. Failure to load the trailer properly can result in dangerous whipping. When it comes to leading, remember the...

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How Long Does It Take To Move?

How Long Does It Take To Move?

How long does it take to move? Time can be tight when you are moving, so it is important to estimate how long it will take so you can plan accordingly. Start with a general rule of thumb - In addition to your travel time, a 1 bedroom or studio will generally take 2-3...

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Towing Tips from an Expert: An Interview With Bob De Kruyff

Towing Tips from an Expert: An Interview With Bob De Kruyff

Recently, we've been sharing several tips to help you when driving, parking, and loading a trailer. We wanted to dive deeper into this subject and get answers to questions that we still had. We asked a towing expert, Bob De Kruyff of U-Haul International, for some...

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How to Load a Moving Truck

How to Load a Moving Truck

Loading a truck can be like a game of Tetris, and strategy is important. The key to loading is to be organized and load the Moving Truck in tiers as best as possible. Protect each item with furniture pads, or filling materials and stretch wrap when necessary.  Here...

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9 Tips to Prepare for Loading a Moving Truck

9 Tips to Prepare for Loading a Moving Truck

One of the most important factors to consider on moving day is loading your moving truck properly.  Proper loading of your items into a Moving truck will allow for the best protection, the easiest transportation, and the most efficient unpacking.  To ensure smooth...

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5 Safety Tips for loading a Moving Truck

5 Safety Tips for loading a Moving Truck

Loading a moving truck can be a daunting task, so many people will try to rush through it. It is important that you and all your Moving Helpers are aware of a few safety tips before loading your truck to prevent injury and damage to your belongings. 5 Safety Tips for...

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8 Tips for Parking and Backing up a Moving Truck

8 Tips for Parking and Backing up a Moving Truck

Are you afraid of driving a moving truck? Fear not! By following a few basic safety tips, you will be able to operate your moving truck safely and correctly. In this post, we share some crucial parking and backing up tips that will help you complete your DIY move with...

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