Instructions, hacks, advice and "how to's" to help you make the most of your DIY move. Our 'how-to' guides will help you get from move planning to moving day!

How to Move Cross Country for Cheap

Moving cross country is challenging, exhilarating, and stressful, but it can also be extremely rewarding. Once you’ve decided to move, take the hassles as opportunities. You get to: Reduce clutterPrioritize important things in your lifePractice a DIY lifestyle With big moves, it’s tempting to pick up a credit card, call full-service...
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How to Move with Your Flock of Chickens

What the FLOCK?! Before we start, I want to explain that when we're using the word "flock", we are referring to backyard chickens. The tips provided are not applicable for commercial poultry, but these tips can be used when you're moving with any backyard poultry. With living in Ohio and 50%...
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How to Declutter and Sell Your Stuff Before You Move

There’s a perennial decluttering trend; Americans, specifically, have a particular affinity for creating and holding onto clutter. We are so addicted to clutter that we created a name for organization experts, called ‘Gurus’. People like Peter Walsh (7 Secrets of a Master Organizer), Marie Kondo (The Life Changing Magic of Tidying...
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How to Find the Square Footage of Your House

As you're planning and preparing for an upcoming move it's very likely that you will be requesting quotes from movers. Depending on your situation and the types of moving services you will need, it is likely you will be asked about the square footage of your home. Do you know the...
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How to Choose the Right Size Moving Truck Rental

Everyday we get numerous phone calls where the potential customer says something like, "I have an average three bedroom home". The bottom line is that every move is different just like every home is different. You can have two identical homes in terms of number of bedrooms or square feet, but...
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6 Places to Get Free Moving Boxes

If you're preparing for an upcoming move you are probably on the hunt for moving boxes that won't destroy your budget. If that sounds like you then you've come to the right place! We've created a thorough list of the best places to find free or cheap moving boxes and supplies....
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How to Hire Moving Help for Packing Services

If you plan to hire moving help to pack up your home then you may have some questions as to how our packing service works. You may also need help understanding how we price and bill for packing materials and moving supplies, and what options are available to you for those...
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