Although do-it-yourself moving and moving help may be gaining awareness throughout the country we have found that many people still have trouble organizing a small move. The most common problem we hear from customers is their inability to move and ship a single item or a small number of items outside...
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The acronym 'DITY' stands for "Do-it-Yourself" but is most commonly used by military personnel in reference to an upcoming self-move. The U.S. Government will provide military personnel with relocation services at no cost to the service member through two service options: Complete a full service move through Schedule 48 which the...
So, you're moving soon? As exciting as finding your new home is, there's a lot you have to think about in terms of moving. You're transporting all your precious belongings, so you need to make sure everything is fully protected during the process. In addition to carefully packing and choosing a...
Let's face it, moving sucks. But if you're completing a local move then the process of packing up your items is now a lot easier. Gone are the days when you had to stuff cardboard moving boxes into your car, only to spend more time opening and taping each one. The...
Many times the need to get movers at the last minute is unavoidable, often a result of the originally scheduled movers not showing up or family and friends backing out. While unfortunate, many times last minute move requests cannot be accommodated due to previously scheduled moves. The best way to avoid...
We live in a Do-It-Yourself world. Why not save yourself a few bucks if you can tack on your own shingles or change your own oil? Yet, sometimes you’re faced with a Sisyphean Task that is just too overwhelming. Other times, you may be under stress to move as quickly and...
You’ve finally moved into your new place. A team of movers did a fantastic job packing your truck and helping you unload every box and piece of furniture. As you congratulate these professionals on a job well done, should you tip them? Determining how much to tip movers is one of...