DIY Moving Blog

Chances are you wouldn't know this type of moving service even existed until you needed it. Believe it or not, there are many different reasons why you may need to hire a moving company to move furniture or boxes within your existing home or on your property. In fact, there...

Whether you're preparing to move, recently completed a move, or you are simply organizing and decluttering, you may find that you have old, damaged or otherwise unwanted electronics. It's human nature to look for the easiest solution and simply throw these items into the trash, but doing so can have...

CNN Money has just released their annual rankings for "America's Best Small Towns" as part of their "Best Places to Live" series. Although there are many new ranking reports published every month, for every possible category from "Best Towns for Hippies" to "Healthiest Cities", this particular report is broader and...

Whether you are moving, downsizing, staging your home, renovating or organizing you may eventually need to shop around for a storage unit. Self storage facilities are everywhere, seemingly on every street corner, but how do you choose the right one? Perhaps more importantly, how do you find the best price?...

You're moving soon and you have a side-by-side or french door refrigerator (SBS for short) , a pretty common appliance these days. Because side-by-side refrigerators can vary greatly in size, weight and bulkiness we often need to know just how large your refrigerator really is. Understanding the size will allow...

Are you moving soon? If so, we know this can be a stressful and expensive endeavor. Some homeowners try to save money by packing themselves, if you have the time, this is a great way to reduce your overall moving costs. However, it is important to remember to stay organized,...

As we've discussed already in part one of this guide , furniture protection is important if you want your items to be moved without being damaged. In this segment of our DIY Moving Guide we will look at the different types of furniture protection and where they can be purchased...

Approximately 12 percent of U.S. residents moved in 2012 according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, and many of those moving include families with children or pets. Moving day can be a difficult time for both kids and animals, so keeping them happy and distracted can go a long...

IMPORTANT: This moving guide was posted in 2013 and is no longer current. Please view our current office hours for the most up-to-date information. Beginning on April 17th, 2013 our Customer Support hours are being extended! Our Support Coordinators will be available later on selected days to answer your questions,...

Discounts, who doesn't like them? For the upcoming summer moving season we have partnered with both Penske Truck Rental and Budget Truck Rental to help you save the most on your move! The discounts, which can be up to 20%, apply to both local and one-way truck rentals. ...