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3 Options for your Inter-Island Move

3 Options for your Inter-Island Move

Making an inter-island move in Hawaii is no easy task. For starters, island-hopping can be very pricey, and there is a lot to keep in mind to make sure you have the safest, most affordable move. You will need to take into account all of the supplies you will need to...

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Top 5 Packing Protection Items

Top 5 Packing Protection Items

When we're moving, we often run into the problem of what exactly the right type of packing protection is for the fragile items we have. When it finally came time for me to move, I remember standing in U-Haul staring at all the moving supplies, completely  awestruck,...

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College Bound: Moving to Penn State University

College Bound: Moving to Penn State University

So, you’ve graduated from high school and you will soon be moving to Penn State University... A 'congratulations' is in order! You have a very rewarding academic experience ahead. Penn State University is known for its high research activity, and also for the beloved...

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What to Look for in Moving Truck Coverage

What to Look for in Moving Truck Coverage

It's a fact of life that accidents happen. Whether it's your fault, or the fault of the driver behind you, we here at Moving Insider want to make sure you're covered. It's a question that we get all the time, "Do I need coverage on a moving truck rental?" That's...

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Top U.S. Growth Cities

Top U.S. Growth Cities

U-Haul recently released their 2012 migratory report which revealed the top 30 Growth Cities in the United States based on one-way truck rentals.  To view the full report, visit uhaul.com.  And check out the infographic below. What do you think of the cities on this...

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Moving Truck Tickets & Tolls — Who is Responsible?

Moving Truck Tickets & Tolls — Who is Responsible?

We all make mistakes, it's inevitable -- we're human and it's part of every day life. But, what happens when the mistake is a parking ticket or unpaid toll for a moving truck? Well, that's where it can get a little bit tricky. Some movers may think that it's up to the...

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How to Disconnect a Trailer

How to Disconnect a Trailer

From rental trailers to fifth wheel RVs, there are several kinds of trailers that we see on the road.   If you will be towing, you will need to know how to disconnect a trailer.  The basic principles for disconnecting a trailer are similar among the different types....

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Top Moving Destinations

Top Moving Destinations

U-Haul recently released their 2012 migratory report which revealed the top 50 moving destinations in the United States based on one-way truck rentals. To view the full report, visit uhaul.com. And, check out the infographic below. What do you think of the cities on...

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5 Things NOT to do While Driving a Moving Truck

5 Things NOT to do While Driving a Moving Truck

If you are renting a moving truck, it is important to read through the truck user instructions. I know many people might be thinking, "well, I drive everyday. I know how to use a truck. What more is there to using a moving truck than what I already know? While...

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Top 10 High School Graduation Gifts

Top 10 High School Graduation Gifts

It's that time of year again -- graduation announcements and pictures of soon-to-be college freshman in their caps and gowns cover the front door of your kitchen fridge. It's a great time in the life of a young adult, so many new experiences and adventures lie ahead....

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“My First Time Driving a 26 Foot Moving Truck”

“My First Time Driving a 26 Foot Moving Truck”

Alison, coming through, 10-4, over. I've got to admit, my first time driving a 26-foot moving truck made me feel like a 'truck driver'; all I needed was my radio and trucker hat. If anyone were to give me the 'honk your horn' signal, I'd surely respond with a big...

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