PODS Moving and Storage Blog

Moving to Vancouver? Lucky you. Whether you’re relocating for work, school, a well-earned retirement (or just the jaw-dropping landscapes and milder Vancouver weather), you’re headed to one of the best cities in the world. So now the only question is: where in Vancouver should you live? There’s no better place to start your search than with these five awesome neighbourhoods that may have slipped under your radar.

Few events in life are as stressful as selling a home. There are ways to make it easier, though. For starters, taking care of needed home renovations prior to putting your house on the market can go a long way toward a smoother sales process. Get through it all with your sales price and sanity intact by first making some of these home improvements.

Face it, Canada. The truth is, most of us don’t have enough winter storage for the variety of summer items we've come to accumulate. Not in the garage. Not in the shed. Not in the house. Proper storage over the frosty months not only extends your items' life expectancy, it can also save you money over time by reducing wear and tear. Learn more about optimum winter storage for the top 7 outdoor items you’ll want to protect.

From quick and easy tweaks to major household upgrades, home renovations that promote energy efficiency are good for your wallet. Take a look at some of the ways you can lower your utility costs — thus saving money — while also helping the environment.

Home improvement projects aren't always about making fashionable updates to stay in style. Sometimes they’re to boost your bottom line: adding value so when you sell, you walk away with a pocket full of cash. If that’s your plan, here are some home renovations you should consider.