When looking for a storage unit, determining how much you want to spend per month is a vital step. Part of that process involves getting an idea of how much units cost on average around the city you live in. As you start to search, you'll realize there aren't really...
What to do as a College Freshman
With senior year of high school complete and a diploma under your belt, a familiar chapter of your life has come to an end. You may be packing up one stage of life, but it is just the beginning to new experiences and opportunities at college. Transitioning from the...
Get Involved Series – Family in a New Community
You have returned your family's moving truck and your move is officially over. Now what? The most important thing you can do for your family to make a move last, is to get involved. If you are moving in the summer with kids it is important to get involved quickly...
Moving to Victoria
So you're considering a move to Victoria, British Columbia? Before you pack the truck you should get a general idea of what to expect when you get there. We've compiled a few tips we believe will help get you started. Where should we start? Well first of all, it's a...
Living in Edmonton
Welcome to the "The Gateway to the North", Edmonton, the most northern city in North America! As a resident of Alberta's capital, here are a few things that might make your time living in Edmonton a little bit more enjoyable. Life in Edmonton If you're struggling for...
Storage in Seattle
Surrounded by both mountains and water, Seattle, Washington is known for its thriving cultural and technological advancements. Like other heavily populated cities, rent can be higher than many people may like. In that case, a storage unit might be a good way to...
Five Reasons Not to Move Back to Your Hometown
Have you ever heard the saying, “You can never go home again”? While you may have loved growing up in your hometown, renting a moving truck and heading back there as an adult is not always ideal. So can you really go home again? Yes, but it may not always be how you...
Ideas for Tonight – Grilled Apple Recipe
Grilled apples are an easy and tasty dessert you can make whenever you have the grill fired up. Camping, tailgating or summer barbecuing, it is simple enough to work for most occasions. It can be healthier and quicker than baking an apple pie, but will give you the...
#Uhaulfamous Love Stories
Everyone has their own moving story…whether you made that cross-country journey on your own or you moved with loved ones. What is the best way to document your adventure? By taking a picture, of course! Many couples have celebrated their move and told their love...
What Happens To Fallen Trees?
In August we celebrated with one million U-Haul customers who helped The Conservation Fund’s Go Zero® program plant hundreds of thousands of trees across the Lower Mississippi River Valley and protect redwood forests in Northern California. While we know that...
The Physics of an Appliance Dolly (Infographic)
Using an appliance dolly for your move can make moving a whole lot easier. This is especially true if you need to move large home appliances like refrigerators, washers and dryers. The dolly has been around for quite some time and it has continued to...
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...