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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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Fuel Saving Truck Features

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...

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Moving to the Pratt Institute

Moving to the Pratt Institute

Looking to become a designer, artists or architect while living in one of the most artistic and exciting cities in the states? If you've been accepted to the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY then your dream is about to become a reality. Founded in 1887, the Pratt...

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Moving to the University of Texas at Austin

Moving to the University of Texas at Austin

Ready to be a Longhorn, don burnt orange and white to football games and “Hook ‘em”? Located in Austin, TX since 1883 the school offers a traditional college experience fused into a vibrant city environment (it’s just 350 acres from downtown Austin meaning you’ll have...

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Moving to the School of Art Institute of Chicago

Moving to the School of Art Institute of Chicago

So you want to be an artist, filmmaker, architect, photographer, videographer or writer? The School of Art Institute of Chicago, called SAIC for short, is the perfect place if you’re looking for a career in an art field. It has been recognized as the most influential...

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Should I Renew My Lease?

Should I Renew My Lease?

"Should I renew my lease?" If that's a question that's been swirling around in your head, here are a few things to take into consideration before signing on the dotted line. Landlord, Neighbor and Roommate Relationships When thinking about sticking around for a second...

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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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Tips for Packing Electronic Devices

Tips for Packing Electronic Devices

Packing electronic devices can be a cumbersome burden, especially if you didn't hook up the device in the first place.  Don’t let this tedious task get you down though! Try these tips for packing electronic devices to make the disconnect and reconnect process...

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5 Tips for Picking Up Your Rental Truck

5 Tips for Picking Up Your Rental Truck

From packing to cleaning, there are many checklist items that have to be done before picking up your moving truck from the rental company. To make the pick up process as seamless as possible, I have listed 5 tips for picking up your truck on moving day. Have you...

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Moving to the University of Pennsylvania

Moving to the University of Pennsylvania

Ready to head over to an Ivy League? Congratulations on being accepted to the University of Pennsylvania, or UPenn for short! It’s one of the original nine colonial colleges and its founder was Benjamin Franklin. Its rich history includes the first school of medicine...

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Asking Friends to Help you Move: Why You Shouldn’t Do It

Asking Friends to Help you Move: Why You Shouldn’t Do It

Moving day is approaching, what is the first thing that runs through your mind? "How am I going to haul all my belongings?" Most commonly, the individual who is planning to move tends to seek out which friend or family member that owns a truck in order to help...

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Using a Pickup Truck for Moving

Using a Pickup Truck for Moving

From business use to home improvement projects, pickup trucks are used for a variety of different reasons. Using a U-Haul pick up truck for moving has many advantages: Small Jobs When it comes to moving, the size of your move will be the indicator of what size truck...

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