How to deal with a last minute reservation change

How to deal with a last minute reservation change

Your moving boxes are packed, the driving route is set, your movers are confirmed and all that is left to do is pick up the moving truck. However, with just a moment's notice, you are contacted and told your reservation has been changed! Alas, don't...

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Planning Your Retirement Move

Planning Your Retirement Move

Many retirees choose to move to warmer weather, into smaller houses or apartments, and often minimize their belongings to the bare necessities! Are you ready for this big change? Read these tips to have the smoothest transition while planning your retirement move....

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Using a Truck Ramp to Load and Unload

Using a Truck Ramp to Load and Unload

Truck ramps are created to make your move easier. Of course, not all trucks are created equally. U-Haul moving trucks with a lower deck height have E-Z Load Ramps® that are shorter, wider and more rigid making it  50% easier to use than other...

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Moving A Mattress (INFOGRAPHIC)

(updated 4/7/17) Moving a mattress is one of the most important and tricky parts of a move.  The awkward shape makes it difficult to carry, pack and unpack.  Because they come in a few different sizes, determining if your mattress will fit in whichever...

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Moving Memories-A #UhaulFamous Story

Moving Memories-A #UhaulFamous Story

#UhaulFamous U-Haul is making people #UhaulFamous all over North America which means that your moving stories are finally being heard! U-Haul trucks are used for lots of big occasions, whether it's moving to a bigger home because you are starting a family, downsizing...

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How to Report a Breakdown Online

How to Report a Breakdown Online

You are currently in the process of moving and notice that the tire of the moving truck has a nail in it. What is the best way to report this breakdown to the moving company? Moving is already carefully timed to precision, planning every detail to make sure the...

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The Best Way to Pack a Moving Truck

The Best Way to Pack a Moving Truck

It's moving day and you are just about ready to head out and start a life in your new home. Before you go, the moving truck will need to be loaded. This may seem simple enough, but there is actually a method to loading a moving truck. This method will ensure your...

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Unloading a Truck in the Summer

Unloading a Truck in the Summer

Planning your next move for the summer months? Summer is the most popular time of the year to move, so you won't be alone. If you can, move on a weekday in the middle of the month to avoid as much traffic as possible. Avoid the last weekend in July, because this...

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How Do I Avoid a Parking Ticket on Moving Day?

How Do I Avoid a Parking Ticket on Moving Day?

Parking laws rely highly on whether a vehicle is categorized as commercial or not.  Avoid a parking ticket by paying attention to local ordinances. The definition of a "commercial vehicle" will depend on each state or province.  It is always a good idea to go to your...

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Moving to New York City

Moving to New York City

So you've made the choice to move to the Big Apple! As the most populous city in America, New York City is home to over 8 million people, 54 million annual tourists, and is the second-largest center for film and television production in the United States. Moving to...

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Moving with Your Own Car vs. a Rental Truck

Moving with Your Own Car vs. a Rental Truck

Whether you're moving across town or between states, every move takes extensive and advance planning. Choosing to move with your own car is a big step, but thee are a huge number of potential pitfalls: from the wear and tear on your body, to unexpected fuel costs on...

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Dealing With Moving Day Stress

Dealing With Moving Day Stress

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...

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