Are you getting ready to move to your college dorm? Venturing away from home into your first one-bedroom apartment? You probably won't need a huge U-Haul truck if this is the case. Whether you're moving out for the first time or have a modest load, a 10' U-Haul...
The Best Way to Move an Appliance
An appliance poses a challenge for any DIY mover-- they are large, heavy, and stubborn. Relocating large items can lead to damage on the floors and walls, or even the appliances itself if moved improperly. Don't fret! There is no need to call professionals when you...
Types of Movers
Moving is a big task that requires a lot of time and prep work. Most people enlist the help of family and friends. Some help comes and brings with them talent and a willingness to help. Others you need to spend your time watching and waiting to see if they will...
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...
Oil-Eating Microbes and Your Vehicle
Oil spills can leave unsightly stains in your garage or driveway, not to mention the harm it does to the environment when it is left uncleaned. When oil seeps into the ground, it runs the risk of contaminating the environment. It is important to clean up oil spills...
Split Dispatch for an Auto Transport and Moving truck
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...
Moving on Christmas
Jingle bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman are all common Christmas songs. But where's the one about moving on Christmas? That's right, sadly there are none. It's really nothing you have to be a Grinch or Scrooge about; however, there are plenty...
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...
Who is a Moving Help Provider?
Mo·ving Help Pro·vi·der noun A self-employed, labor-only mover who goes through the Moving Help Provider verification process and completes the required classes to participate in the Online Moving Help Marketplace. Moving Help Providers come from various...
Using the Rear Door Latch
How do I use the rear door latch on my moving truck? Tom M., Flagstaff, AZ We, like Tom, want to make sure our goods are safe and secure when we're...
How To Use a Moving Truck Ramp
Using a moving truck ramp sounds like a really simple task—and it is! But, if it's your first time renting a moving truck, using the ramp may be a complete mystery to you. I've heard stories about how people moved their entire home and didn't realize their moving...
Pirate Movers Hold Household Goods Hostage: Don’t let it Happen to You!
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proceeding to suspend the right of a moving service company from doing business after determining that the moving company held a customer’s household goods hostage and...