In the days leading up to your move, there are bound to be several to-do lists of things you need to get accomplished. Even though packing up your moving truck can be stressful, there are several things do to in your current location before you move. Before you take...
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...
Making a Move without Using a Moving Truck
As if moving isn’t stressful enough, I frequently hear from my friends, family and acquaintances that the thought of driving a moving truck (of any size) is quite possibly the most stressful part about it. Well, if you’re planning a move in the future and this thought...
6 Things You Don’t Need to Panic About on Moving Day
Moving day can be a stressful time, and some people are natural worriers, but DON'T PANIC! It will be alright. Here are six things that you definitely don't need to panic about on your moving day because we have the solutions to your problems. Broken Dishes No one...
How To Transport Antiques
When I think of antiques, I think of flip phones, pagers, cassettes and phone books. But those aren’t the kind of antiques that most people are interested in nowadays. Repurposing and collecting trends are giving new life to old goods. But once you get your hands on...
Moving to Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, nicknamed the Queen City, is making its way through the ranks to become the United States’ 16th largest city and the second largest banking center in the country, behind New York. Despite its rising popularity, there’s plenty of room for...
Finding a Family Friendly Neighborhood
My first move with my kids happened last year almost to the day. Before we even picked up the moving truck, we quickly knew we had some research to do. We already found the area of town we wanted to move to, but as with every city - there are pockets of good and...
How to Win a GoPro Hero 3
It's the holiday season! Maybe you've been naughty, but hopefully you've been nice. Rather than relying on Santa, friends or loved ones gifting you that special something on the top of your wish list, why not win your GoPro HERO 3? Here's how: Become...
How to Know You’re Ready to Move Out on Your Own
Moving out on your own has different meanings for everyone. For some it means leaving their parents' nest for an apartment with a roommate, and for others it means living alone in a studio. Either way, this can be a difficult decision and a serious commitment for...
4 Pictures You Need to Take on Moving Day
Sure, we can do without another Instagram post of a person taking a mirror pic at the gym, but what about the moments of our lives that are actually important? Pictures serve a vital purpose; they are proof that your are doing something, or you have done...
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...
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...