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15 Things To Know About Moving to and Living in Jacksonville, Florida

Florida Jacksonville

by Sofia Rivera Posted on October 28, 2024

Thinking about moving to Jacksonville, Florida? Its reputation for hot summers, picturesque shores, and sprawling geography might precede it, but there’s so much more to this beach-blessed city than meets the eye. Find out what you need to know about living in this city along the Atlantic.

A mature couple are smiling at each other while placing boxes and furniture inside a PODS portable storage container. The overlaid text reads, “There’s a right & wrong way to store your stuff. Get the lowdown before you load up.”

18 Dos and Don’ts for Packing Portable Storage Containers

Storage Tips and Hacks Moving and Storage Container Guides

by Sofia Rivera Posted on March 25, 2024

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 the containers and how to get the most out of them.

A happily retired couple riding together on a moped down a tree-lined road.

What Are the Best States To Retire in 2024?

Retirement

by Sofia Rivera Posted on September 23, 2024

As you think about shifting from work to play, you may be wondering what states rank as the best states for retirement. It’s only natural — this is the time in your life when you’re finally able to focus solely on yourself and move to a place you’ve dreamed about living in retirement. Take a look at what states made our top 10 list!

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11 Tips for How To Find a Roommate You’ll Like Living With

Moving Tips and Hacks

by Sofia Rivera Posted on December 18, 2024

Here are 11 tips for finding a roommate who is financially reliable and whose habits and values align with your own. These are things you can discern from good questions, careful research, and smart timing.

PODZILLA being used to position a PODS portable moving container in a customer’s driveway. There’s a translucent blue shape over the bottom right corner of the image with white lettering that reads “Meet PODZILLA®: the brawn behind the PODS brains.”

Get Ready for PODZILLA, the Transformative Way To Lift PODS Containers

Moving and Storage Container Guides

by Sofia Rivera Posted on February 29, 2024

What is PODZILLA? And what do you need to do to prepare for its arrival? Whether you’ve already rented a PODS container or you’re considering booking in the future, get answers to some FAQs about our heavy-lifting capabilities here.

A neutral-toned room, ideal for staging. Beiges and light browns are the primary colors, with natural accents from plants, including purple and green

Affordable Home Staging Tips to Transform Your Listing on a Budget

Remodeling and Renovation Tips

by Sofia Rivera Posted on January 31, 2024

Home staging is important, it’s strategic, and it can be a lot cheaper than you think. Plus, if you don’t stage your home, you’ll miss out on the 6-20% average bump in final sale price. At the end of the day, you don’t need any more expenses than necessary when you’re moving. Here’s how to stage a home on a budget.