PODS Moving and Storage Blog

Thinking about moving to the nation’s capital? Besides being at the seat of power, the city is home to an expansive collection of diverse Washington, D.C., neighborhoods and surrounding D.C. suburbs that offer compelling choices for singles, young professionals, and families alike. Explore city neighborhoods, as well as D.C. suburbs in Virginia and Maryland, to find your perfect fit.

Whether you’ve just received your first PCS orders or your fifth, you know the stress of the process. No matter how much time you have to prepare, you’ll need to figure out how you want to move to your next installation as soon as possible. Yes, the military offers two primary options for moves: HHG (household goods moves) and PPM/DITY (personally procured moves/do-it-yourself). But there is a third option, too: the partial DITY move.

Also known as “Charm City,” Baltimore’s assets run a lot deeper than just Inner Harbor views and Old-Bay-steamed blue crabs. Find out why this coastal Maryland city is a popular home base for D.C. commuters, young professionals, and folks looking for big-city amenities with more affordable housing prices.

Whether moving for work, family, or just for kicks, you may know San Francisco for what you’ve seen on screen: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and that iconic “Full House” … house. But as someone who worked as a radio news reporter in the heart of San Francisco and lived in the region for 10 years, I’m here to give you an in-depth look at what it’s really like living in San Francisco. Here are 12 things you need to know before making the move.

Have a pending PCS move (aka permanent change of station move)? Need a PCS moving checklist? Then you’ve come to the right place! Whether you have a few months or a few weeks to prepare, this basic checklist of items will help you confidently transition to your new installation.