Moving is a stressful time; it's no secret that packing up all your stuff in the moving truck and taking it to a different location can cause a few headaches. But what a lot of DIY movers don't realize is the need to de-compress after the completion of a move and...
There are many choices to make on moving day. When you rent a moving truck, for example, you have the choice of renting either an unleaded gasoline or diesel fueled truck. In this post, we'll share the factors you should consider when deciding the winner in the...
Deciding to do a DIY move is a decision that opens up more questions and decisions then you could ever think of. Should you use a moving truck or a towable rental trailer? Do I pay someone to do the loading and unloading for me? Even the simple things require a...
Moving can be tough. Moving in the summer during 100+ degree weather? People think you're crazy. Still, many families choose to move during the summer time because children are out of school, and that makes it a whole lot easier for family and friends to help out when...
Here at Moving Insider, we've been taking some time to cover the different protection options you have when dealing with rental moving equipment or self-storage units. As we start to wrap up, I want to cover a topic that we get a lot of questions about. People who are...
I will never forget completing my relocation to the Big Island of Hawaii. Even though I felt like I spent a months preparing, and had visited the Hawaiian Islands previously several times, there were still plenty of things I wish I had known before I made the big...
How to Connect a Rental Trailer I talk to people daily about connecting trailers. I have found that since many people have never done it before, they are often intimidated by the process. I’m here to tell you that you should not be intimidated and that you can connect...
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...
Many people like the idea of renting an apartment because it doesn't require the same responsibilities as owning and maintaining a house. If a pipe bursts or the dishwasher suddenly breaks, for instance, all you have to do is call the landlord and he'll fix it or hire...
If you are moving to Hawaii you may be trying to figure out how you are going to get all your belongings there. Â For most moves, you can just pack up your moving truck and drive to your destination. Â Making the move to Hawaii it is a little more involved than that,...
Auto Transports and Tow Dollies are a great way to get a vehicle from A to B when doing a DIY move. Whether it's on the back of your own truck, or on the hitch of a moving van, towing a vehicle is a simple thing to do -- but making sure the vehicle is secure is an...
Moving boxes -- they are one of the most important tools that you can have in your repertoire for your upcoming move. But, did you know that not all boxes are created equal? Some boxes for moving are better suited for the job than others, and by that I mean...