It's your moving day, you just done your walk-around inspection and have left the lot of your pick up location. Although, after you return home and get ready to load your belongings, you finally have a chance to thoroughly look at your rental contract and notice...
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...
Benefits Of Planting Trees
More than one million U-Haul customers have contributed to the planting of hundreds of thousands of trees across the country by choosing to make their move a little greener at the register and donating to The Conservation Fund’s Go Zero® program. With more than $3.3...
Business Storage: Security
Business storage solutions provide a variety of industries with the option to safely store any items that are taking up room but cannot be thrown away. If you already have a Corporate Sales account for your storage needs, you know you security is a high priority and...
Moving to Toronto
Last year U-Haul named Toronto the top destination city in Canada, and it is easy to see why. Toronto is a large and diverse city with something to offer just about everyone. Here are some things you might consider when you decide to move to Toronto. New U-Haul...
Unconventional Camping Recipes
You packed all of your camping essentials and you're ready to go. You have your fish, hamburgers and hot dogs ready. But what if I told you there were more options? Well there are! If you want to surprise your friends and family on your next camping trip, ditch the...
U-Haul Safe-Trailering Rodeo in Wichita
Hook ‘em up, Load ‘em Up, Back ‘em Up Safe-trailering what? A rodeo with trailers? Do cowboys chase down trailers from the cabins of their pickup trucks, lasso them and hitch them up to the back in some sort crazy timed event? Are the trailers wild and need to be...
Summer Storage
Summer is here, that means a lot of heat and sunlight. So if you're in need of some summer storage to hold your belongings, consider renting a storage unit to protect your belonging from the blazing sun and furnace-like temperatures. Here are some ideas for what you...
Grilled Desserts
While most people associate their propane grills with steaks, burgers and hot dogs, I say, don't limit yourself! Put a spin on your favorite desserts and cook them on the grill. I promise you it will change your life! Well, maybe it won't change your life but it will...
Online Listing Tips
Less than ten years ago the self-storage advertising world was drastically different. Facilities rarely publicly displayed their prices online and companies were still naming their facilities with the front section of the yellow pages in mind. Most online advertising...
Safe Trailering Comes to Central Washington University
I was recently invited to speak to Professor Scott Calahan's "Transportation and Fleet Safety" class at Central Washington University. You see, he heard that U-Haul has been teaching driver's ed students how to safely tow a trailer for nearly 40 years, and he wanted...
Moving Fun With Pets
Our pets keep us company, they keep us laughing and they keep us on our toes; but moving from your old home to a new home can be a hard time for your pet. They may even be confused with their new surroundings, so it's your job to instead help them see it as new...