PODS Moving and Storage Blog

If you’re considering a cross-country move or are in the process of getting moving quotes, you may face sticker shock. The process is expensive — especially if you go with a full-service moving company. Thankfully, there are many ways to cut costs, whether it’s getting help from family and friends, driving a rental truck, or using container storage to keep costs affordable. Our guide is here to walk you through it all.

Moving from a small studio apartment? How about a four-bedroom home? If you’re considering using a portable moving and storage container and wondering what size is best for your needs, here’s our advice.

Houston, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities — not to mention one of the largest — in the U.S. Because of its low cost of living, abundance of good jobs, and fantastic cultural and entertainment options, lots of folks are making the move to H-Town. But whether you’re making the move because you’re looking for warmer weather or a better job, or you just want to start fresh, you’re first going to want to find one of the safest places to live in Houston. Here are our top picks.

If you’ve always wanted to live in a thriving city with plenty of job opportunities, amazing weather, and lots of cultural events, then moving to San Jose might be the right decision for you. Known as the Capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is ranked as the 2nd happiest city in the U.S. — and for good reason. Here’s what you should know before you pack up and go.

L.A. is one of the best cities when it comes to entertainment, fashion, music, and arts scenes. But, unfortunately, we can’t say the same about its safety. In fact, L.A. is safer than only seven percent of U.S. cities. So where would you feel comfortable living in the L.A. area? Here are our picks for 10 of the safest neighborhoods in Los Angeles.