"Where Will U Go Next?" For me, with the help of a roof rack cargo carrier, the answer is camping in Yellowstone. For a week and with three of my friends I will be camping in one of America's first and most beautiful national parks. This caused a problem though. How...
There are quite a few benefits to changing your locks after you purchase a new home. This is a relatively inexpensive but highly beneficial task that will help your new home feel safe and secure. So, if “change the locks” is on your long list of post move-in “to-dos,”...
If you've recently moved and brought your own washer and dryer to your new home, than you may have encountered this issue. Who knew there were two different kinds power cords for dryers? And of course, as life's coincidences would have it, you have the wrong one! No,...
Whether it's a day to dread or to be excited about, all in all it is a bittersweet day, it's moving day. It's time to pack, rent a moving truck, load, unload, organize, clean, return apartment keys, etc. Thinking of everything as a whole can definitely seem very...
The Giants, Fisherman's Warf, Presidio, The 49ers, Dolores Park, Alcatraz, Golden Gate bridge- the list goes on and on. Moving to San Francisco will be a unique experience for you! With culture, techies, foodie heaven, gorgeous sights, cool temps, It's San Francisco,...
You’ve just received deployment papers and, depending on your military unit, you may have several months to prepare or you may have only a few short weeks. Either way…don’t panic! Using self-storage, whether you are being deployed for a few months or more than a year,...
Our pets keep us company, they keep us laughing and they keep us on our toes; but moving from your old home to a new home can be a hard time for your pet. They may even be confused with their new surroundings, so it's your job to instead help them see it as new...
You’ve heard the success and horror stories, you’ve seen it in the movies, you’ve helped when it’s happened to a friend but now it’s your turn…your first move. Whether you are a minimalist or a collector, traveling near or far, your first move needs the right support...
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...
Whether your moving to or living in the valley of the sun, you know that you and your belongings will be exposed to some heat! As an Arizona native (Ahem... over 30 years in desert) I thought I could share some storage tips in Phoenix. Weather Conditions There are 3...
Moving day. Let’s be honest, no one really looks forward to those words. Not only is it a lot of work, but you’re also packing up everything you own, putting it into a truck and moving someplace new where everyone’s a stranger. Because you have so many things on your...
Hunting for Easter Eggs doesn't have to be the only exciting activity you do on Easter. Grab those leftover moving boxes and make a cardboard Easter basket! What you'll need: Cardboard boxes Hot glue gun Boxcutter Ruler Pencil or Marker Step 1: Using a boxcutter, cut...