A Penny Saved

Before buying my home late last year, I was a bit of a nomad.  Seven different places to call home in just six years.  I won’t go into the details, but as you can see, that’s ridiculous.  Each time I handled the moving myself, along with some friends.  Beer and pizza go a long way when asking someone to help moving.  Uhaul was also my friend, though it was somewhat of a hassle driving such a big rig around.  By day I drive a Honda Civic - trying to drive a 24′ Uhaul is a huge stretch for me.

There’s a company called U-Pack, which is one of many moving companies that you can find online.  U-Pack isn’t quite like the rest though - which is why I’m writing about them. 

Basically when you’re moving, you have to pack everything you own, stuff it into a huge truck, and struggle to drive that huge truck to your new destination, unpack, and return the truck.  Quite a bit of work, all said and done.  You do have the option of a full service mover who will do everything for you, from A-Z.  That will cost you an arm, a leg, and perhaps an ear or two.  In other words, it’s not a good way to save pennies.

What U-Pack does is deliver a portable container called a ReloCube to your current home.  They give you three business days to pack up all your goodies and load them in the cube.  After that it gets even easier - U-Pack picks up the cube, and drives it to your new home for you.  Once there, you have a full three days to unload your boxes.  U-Pack will then pick up the Cube and be on their way.  You get to avoid the rush of packing and unpacking in a hurry, and you don’t have to drive a large truck yourself.

Get a quote online

Like any good business, U-Pack allows you to get a quote online.  Your quote is all-inclusive - no extra charges for fuel or weight.  No suprises.  Just a cost-effective solution to moving, that reduces hassle and headaches.  If you have a move coming up, get a quote.  It’s quick, free, and there’s no downside.  If you don’t like what you see, you’re free to go with UHaul.