Decluttering Tips from Pinterest!

As you probably already know, Pinterest has so many cool tips and tricks for your home and we can’t get enough of it! So today, we took some interesting approaches to decluttering your home straight from Pinterest for those of you who haven’t yet found some of those hidden gems on the site. Read the rest of this entry »

Moving Into the ‘Up’ House with PODS

A while back we wrote a blog post about a few houses that have been featured in famous movies. One of those houses featured in that post was the house from Disney/Pixar’s animated movie, ‘Up’. Blair Bangerter designed a house in Herriman, UT to look just like the house in the movie and now the Hamblin family moved in (and they used PODS!).

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Tips for Storing Holiday Decorations

Are you holding on to the holiday look in your home? Well, when it’s finally time to pack up your decorations and store them in a safe place, you want to make sure they’re safe and sound throughout the year. I came across some great tips originally found here, and couldn’t help but share them with you. Here are some of the main takeaways that may help you as the holiday season is coming to a close:

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Happy Holidays!

Another year has gone by and the holiday season is here again. Time for you and your family to get together and celebrate any way you know how. Whether you’re staying at home or traveling around the globe, there’s no wrong way to celebrate this time of year.

We’d like to thank all of our customers, past and present, employees, drivers, and partners for a great year. May you all enjoy this time with your family and friends.

Every House Has A History

Here’s some food for thought. Do you ever wonder who lived in your house before you did? What exciting, or maybe even famous, events may have happened in your home before it was yours? Read the rest of this entry »

First-Time Homebuyers and Fantastic PODS

Guest Post: Tanya Kavelaars moved into a brand new house with uncertain timelines with her boyfriend and PODS. Here’s her experience throughout the process.

Making A List And Checking It Twice

So you’re ready to move into your new home. Now what?

Lists, lists, lists.

Once you start packing up and your PODS container is ready to go to your new location, it’s convincing to rush to the finish line. Instead of rushing, take your time and do everything right the first way around. Here’s a list of  tips you may want to follow before you ever open up a box:

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Home Exchange Adventure

Here’s something that’s a little out of the ordinary and a fascinating alternate to taking a conventional vacation. The idea behind a home exchange is simple. Put up your home on a site like HomeExchange.com with a few pictures and details (how many rooms, location, accommodations, etc.) and look for interesting places around the world to explore.

Participating in a home exchange is a really interesting way to take a vacation and act as a local instead of a tourist. It might also be an good way to get a better idea of a new location if you’re planning on moving, especially abroad. The idea that you can take a practice run in a new city or country seems like a great way to get acclimated before you ever even make the move.

(And don’t forget, PODS can help you with some international moves!)

Would you open up your home to a home exchange? Where would you want to go?

A Home is More Than Just a House

A house is defined as a building in which people live.

What one person may see as four walls, you may see as being a world of memories. It’s those memories that can sometimes make it hard for you to pack everything up and move to a new set of four walls.

So, while you’re packing for a big (or small) move, instead of dreading the work ahead of you, think of it as a trip down memory lane. Get your family and/or friends together and use it as an opportunity to reflect on all of good times that you’ve had in that home.

You can even consider leaving some of your memories behind. Check out this creative project where you can turn a light switch into a time capsule. There’s something exciting about the possibility of someone else finding your story.

Is your home more than just a house with four walls?

How To: Approach New Neighbors

When you’re moving into a new home, there are so many things on your plate. One of the things that you may forget to think about are the new neighbors you’ll be meeting once you finally get there. Unfortunately, sometimes your ideal home isn’t next to ideal neighbors. If that is the case, here are some ways to prevent any unnecessary drama and stress before it ever starts:

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