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A PODS driver uses PODZILLA to lower a portable moving container into a family’s driveway after ensuring the space meets PODS driveway requirements.

Do I Need a Moving Container Permit Driveway Placement? A Complete Guide

Moving and Storage Container Guides

by Matt LyonsPosted On August 21, 2026
Moving to a new home is an exciting time — but navigating the logistics can easily cause a major headache. Between packing fragile family heirlooms and coordinating timelines, the last thing you want is a surprise fine or a blocked delivery when you’re ready to start moving boxes. Understanding whether you need a moving container permit for your driveway is essential to ensure a smooth experience.
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A PODS truck is transporting three portable moving and storage containers along a freeway, past lush forests and fields, as part of a long-distance move.

Planning a Long-Distance Move? Compare the Best Moving Options Before You Start Packing

Long-Distance Moves

by Matt LyonsPosted On August 20, 2026
Planning a long-distance move? You’ve generally got three main options: Hire full-service movers, rent a moving truck and handle it all yourself, or use a portable moving container, like PODS, for a hybrid approach. Each comes with its own trade-offs, and the right one depends on more than just price. Our guide is here to help you plan all the logistics for your long-distance move.
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A woman is standing next to her mother, both holding moving boxes, as she navigates helping her elderly parents move into a new home.

Managing the Clutter and the Clock: Smart Storage When Consolidating a Parent's Home

Storage Tips and Hacks

by Matt LyonsPosted On August 19, 2026
Let’s be real: Sorting through decades of accumulated life is exhausting. And when you’re navigating the emotional weight of a late-life move, adding pressure from the ticking countdown of a rental truck reservation can make things even harder. Check out our step-by-step guide to learn how to keep the move emotionally stable while navigating a potentially tight timeline — and how PODS can help with it all.
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An aerial view of the Philly skyline during sunset — a welcome sight for New Yorkers moving to Philadelphia.

Moving from NYC to Philly: Is It Time to Head for the City of Brotherly Love?

PhiladelphiaPennsylvania

by Bridget HoulihanPosted On August 18, 2026
New York City and Philadelphia have plenty in common, from walkable neighborhoods and world-class arts to passionate sports fans. But Philly offers one major advantage: Housing costs are a whopping 69 percent lower than in the Big Apple. If you’re a native New Yorker (or a transplant) and think moving from NYC to Philly might be a good next step, you’re not alone. Ready to start packing?
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A PODS container is being delivered to a suburban one-story home on a tree-lined street, showing how to move a few miles without a truck

No Rental? No Problem: Learn How to Move a Few Miles Without a Truck

Moving Tips and Hacks

by Matt LyonsPosted On August 17, 2026
Moving a few miles down the road? You don’t necessarily need to rent a big moving truck to get the job done. In fact, figuring out how to move a few miles without a truck can give you more flexibility, less driving stress, and a move that works on your schedule — not the rental company’s. Whether you’re trying to save money, avoid driving a massive truck through city streets, or just want to take things at a more comfortable pace, going truck-free can be a surprisingly practical way to make your next short-distance move.
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A young woman is sitting on the floor of her living room surrounded by moving boxes, stretching her arms up as she prepares for moving across country.

12 Moving Across Country Tips From an Expert Who’s Gone Coast-to-Coast

Long-Distance Moves

by Jessica ThiefelsPosted On August 14, 2026
Moving across the country is exciting. There’s so much to look forward to, from the journey to your final destination. It’s also different from any other move you’ll make. Before you pack up your car and head out, learn a few lessons from someone who’s done it before.
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Aerial view of Downtown Fort Collins, Colorado, with a mountain range visible in the distance.

Living in Fort Collins, Colorado: 20 Things To Know Before You Go

Colorado

by Matt LyonsPosted On August 13, 2026
Fort Collins, a growing community in Colorado that maintains a small-town feel, is situated just about an hour away from both Denver and Boulder. Referred to as the “Napa Valley of Beer” because of the many big breweries in the area, Fort Collins has a heavy young population, as the city is also home to Colorado State University. Think living in Fort Collins, Colorado, sounds right up your alley? Here are 20 considerations to help you decide.
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A man is loading a chair into a packed PODS portable storage container.

How to Pack a PODS Container: 18 Storage Mistakes to Avoid

Storage Tips and HacksMoving and Storage Container Guides

by Sofia RiveraPosted On August 11, 2026
Thinking of renting a portable storage container? Good call! Before you get loading, though, check out these 18 dos and don’ts about what can and can’t go in a container and how to get the most out of your rental.
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A young woman is having coffee with her mother in the living room of her family home after moving home after college.

Moving Home After College: The Practical Guide To Sorting, Selling, and Storing Your Gear

Moving Tips and Hacks

by Matt LyonsPosted On August 10, 2026
Graduation day is a massive milestone, but the weeks following (or leading up to it) can be a challenge. While transitioning into the professional world is exciting, moving home after college is a different beast altogether. It’s a strategic financial pivot, but it requires careful planning — and usually means figuring out what to do with an apartment or dorm’s worth of stuff. Here is exactly how to audit your college gear so you can save space, make money, and protect your belongings in the process.
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Various household items that are being collected during estate sale planning.

How to Have an Estate Sale: Simple Tips for Netting More Cash

Real Estate Advice

by Alex KeightPosted On August 7, 2026
Want to know how to have an estate sale that nets you plenty of profits? Here’s everything you need to know about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of running your own.
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