PODS Moving and Storage Blog
Need extra storage space? Try these 8 tips for tight spots
Storage Tips and Hacks
With a little ingenuity, you may be pleasantly surprised at how much you can pack away — out of sight but still within reach, that is. Here are eight ideas to help maximize your space for storing your stuff.
Read MoreMoving In Canada: Where To Live The Life You Want
Canada
We created a list of perfect Canadian places for any lifestyle. Each of our selections offers ample job opportunities as well as access to sports, recreation, culture, entertainment — and of course, natural beauty in abundance.
Read MoreHere’s Your Complete Guide to Holiday Cleaning
Home Organization Tips
When it comes to preparing for the holidays, there are so many things to take care of that it can get overwhelming. Use these holiday cleaning tricks and tips to learn how to get — and stay — on top of things, so you can relax and enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.
Read MoreHome renovations in your future? Here’s how to get the best results — and ROI!
Remodeling and Renovation Tips
Whether you’re looking at full-on remodeling or just upgrading a room or two, there are challenges to consider when it comes to home renovations. Is a contractor necessary? What about permits? Should you stay in the house while the work’s underway? Read on for our guide to getting the best results for your home — and return on investment for your remodeling dollar.
Read More5 VANCOUVER NEIGHBOURHOODS TO PUT ON YOUR RADAR
Canada Vancouver
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.
Read MoreReady, prep, go: Get the most out of selling your home with these tips
Real Estate Advice
Your home is your biggest investment. That’s why, when you’re thinking about selling your home, you want to get the best return you can, right? Fortunately, with these tips — using a real estate expert, doing minor improvements, staging, and more — you can go from thinking about selling to actually putting that “sold” sign up in your yard.
Read MoreReady to sell? Tackle these home renovations first
Remodeling and Renovation Tips
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.
Read MoreHere’s your guide to making the most of multiple offers on a house
Real Estate Advice
It’s a moment of victory: You’ve officially received multiple offers on your house! But getting the best final result means first knowing how to handle multiple offers on a house. And that can only be done by taking your time, walking through each offer with a fine-tooth comb, and determining what aspects are important to you.
Read MoreWinter Storage For Summer Stuff: 7 Items You'll Want To Protect
Storage Tips and Hacks
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.
Read MoreThink all home renovations add value? Think again!
Remodeling and Renovation Tips
These days, anything beyond repairs that are acutely obvious — a hole in the roof or worn-out flooring, for example — is negotiable, because sellers are in the driver’s seat. But even if you’re not selling your home, there are renovations that just simply aren’t necessary. Learn how to discern which renos aren’t worth the trouble at all.
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