Moving Advice & Tips

The average moving truck gets between 10 and 12 miles per gallon, while smaller cargo vans average around 18 miles per gallon. Gas is one of the biggest expenses on a long-distance move, but you can lower your fuel... Read More

One of the more troublesome steps of moving is figuring out how many boxes you need. Buying too many is a waste of money, and not having enough could send you on a last-minute trip to the store.

That’s why we offer... Read More

You can cancel a move with a moving company, but whether you pay a fee or lose your deposit depends on the company’s written policy, the type of move, and how much notice you give. Checking those terms before you... Read More

U-Box usually costs a little less, but PODS is the better all-around choice for most households. PODS gives you three container sizes, consistent steel-framed construction, flexible storage, and City Service in... Read More

A workable snowbird plan starts with an honest annual budget, a clear understanding of residency rules, and a repeatable routine for closing one home and opening the other. After all, living somewhere warm for the... Read More

Packing tape all looks fairly similar, but for most moves, the best choice is a heavy-duty hot-melt packing tape that grabs cardboard quickly and won’t split while you’re working with it. Boxes being put in... Read More

In 2026, U-Haul is the better choice for most DIY movers because it usually costs less, offers more truck sizes, and has far more locations. Penske is our pick for a long-distance move with a firm schedule, thanks... Read More

Moving a car to another state typically costs about $500 to $1,700 for standard open-carrier transport. The distance makes the biggest difference (and cross-country moves cost the most), but the car you’re moving,... Read More

Packing a home office can be tricky with all the different components to consider. Plus, it’s a room you use for your work almost every day, and packing up what you use for your job can be a hassle. Start by... Read More

The best day of the week to move is usually Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Movers tend to be less busy in the middle of the week, which may mean lower prices and a better chance of getting the crew and start time... Read More

Makeup doesn’t take up much space, but it can be surprisingly tricky to move. Powders can shatter, foundation can leak, and a few hours in a hot moving truck can turn creams and lipstick into a mess. The easiest... Read More

High-end jewelry is small, expensive, and very easy to lose or get tangled up on a moving truck. To protect your collection, pack each piece according to its specific shape and material, consider purchasing... Read More

Bicycles are often beloved, expensive, oddly shaped, and covered in delicate parts that bend or scratch the moment a box shifts in the truck. The safest way to protect it is to spend a little time removing the... Read More

A moving quote may be unusually low because it’s genuinely competitive, but it can also mean the mover missed part of your inventory, left out fees, used a flexible estimate, or quoted through a broker that won’t... Read More

A bill of lading is the contract between you and the carrier transporting your belongings when you move. It lays out the services you booked, how your charges will be calculated, your pickup and delivery details,... Read More

For a 1,500 square-foot home, PODS moving costs average about $582 for a local move, $2,722 for a long-distance move of roughly 1,200 miles, and $4,856 for a 2,500-mile cross-country move. Your actual price can... Read More

Changing your address means tracking down dozens of places that have it on file, from your bank and insurance company to the DMV and your children’s school. It’s easy to worry that one missed update could send an... Read More

How much notice you have to give a landlord varies between lease types and states, but 30 days is a common notice period.

Before assuming you only need to give a month’s notice, though, thoroughly read your lease... Read More

Hiring movers to pack and move a typical two-bedroom home starts at around $2,700. If you only need professional packing, that starts at $650, but can rise to a thousand dollars or more depending on the size of... Read More

Yes, you can use movers with your own truck. In this setup, you’re hiring labor-only movers to load and unload, while you provide and drive the rental truck or moving container. That’s different from full-service... Read More