So you are standing at the truck rental counter and the representative asks, "Do you want to purchase insurance for the truck?". The answer is commonly "no" because many people believe that their auto insurance covers rental trucks- wrong! 99% of the time your auto insurance policy does not cover a...

One of the most common questions we receive is, How long will my move take? Despite our efforts to provide accurate time estimates based on the type and size of transportation method (which is based on historical averages), the fact remains that one of the largest factors is how prepared the...

Many times throughout the week we are asked, How do I schedule my movers if I don't know when my stuff will arrive? Certainly not an uncommon problem for people who choose to complete a DIY move. For those of you who have chosen a "You Load, We Drive" moving company...

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...

If you're planning a move to the Washington D.C. area you are not alone, the 2010 Census recorded a 16.4% increase in the "Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV" area. While the Washington D.C. area ranked 7th in the 2010 "Ten Most Populous Metropolitan Areas", it had previously ranked 4th in the 2000 Census. [Find...

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...