How to Load a Moving Van with Only Two People

How to Load a Moving Van with Only Two People

The saying goes “two is better than one” so if you and your roommate are moving, or maybe your buddy has offered to help you move, you'll have each other to lean on for the stresses (and sweats) of moving. Here's how to load a moving van with only two people! Before...

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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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What To Bring When Moving Into a Furnished Place

What To Bring When Moving Into a Furnished Place

In my story of moving all across the country as a college student for internships and other job opportunities, one city and one of my living places in particular stands out -- my furnished place in Washington, DC. The words "pre-furnished" can be the two best words...

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4 Gifts for your Hitch

4 Gifts for your Hitch

Taking a trip cross country? Or are you towing your tailgating gear to the game? Whatever it is, there's no doubt that the hitch plays a vital role in towing your belongings from one point to the other. Fortunately, there are some accessories that can better your...

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How to Unload a Cargo Van

How to Unload a Cargo Van

Efficiency is the name of the game in DIY moves -- every step must be well planned and organized for a successful move. With this in mind, most people forget about the last step of the moving process, unloading. Unload in the wrong manner and you can add hours onto...

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3 Ways to Transport a Bike

3 Ways to Transport a Bike

Ok, I'm going to be blatantly honest here. I love to bike -- or maybe better, I love the idea of biking. I always say to myself, "I'm going to wake up early tomorrow and go for a bike ride!" But when the next morning comes, guess what? I'm not pressing the gear...

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Cheap Gift Ideas for Friends that Help You Move

Cheap Gift Ideas for Friends that Help You Move

Some friends are quick to do favors while others take a little convincing. Whichever category your friends fall in, it's important to show them your appreciation for being there in times of need. If your friends are helping you move, rewarding them with gifts wouldn't...

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How To Navigate Small Streets and Alleys When Moving

How To Navigate Small Streets and Alleys When Moving

It is usually quite easy to navigate streets with a moving van, however we know that many of you live on tight streets or may only have vehicle access to your home through an alley or parking garage. We have some tips for you to be able to be able to navigate small...

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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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Moving In the City: Pickup Truck or Cargo Van?

Moving In the City: Pickup Truck or Cargo Van?

As a city dweller, let me tell you something -- city streets and alleys were most certainly not designed for 26' moving trucks! And I think it would be quite the challenge to try and parallel park one of those bad boys as well. That's why it's recommended that you use...

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Healthy Snacks on Moving Day

Healthy Snacks on Moving Day

It's that awkward time of the day between lunch and dinner where you're hungry but you don't want to spoil dinner, so you run and get a snack. Here's the tough part. Apple slices or potato chips? If you know what's good for you, you'll grab those apple slices, saving...

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How to Connect Your MP3 player to a Moving Truck

How to Connect Your MP3 player to a Moving Truck

Tolstoy said that “music is the shorthand of emotion.” With that in mind, one could argue that unsavory music (or lack thereof) could be the shorthand of correlating emotions. Whether it's across town or across the country, listening to music on your drive can help to...

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