SAM vs. PODS: Moving and Storage Compared (Prices, Sizes, and More Reviewed)

Back in May we had our first opportunity to use one of those fancy new PODS containers (PODS is a clever acronym for Portable On Demand Storage). We helped two friends move locally from a townhome to a single family home they bought in a bank sale.  PODS really made the move easy, and prompted me to write this review of PODS’ service.  If you’re not familiar with the offering, here’s... 

Use PODS to Stage a Home for Sale

Staging homes for sale has become all the rage in the last two years.  With the real estate market in the tank, sellers are considering every option to make their houses sell quickly without taking a huge hit to their bottom line. By now, you probably know what staging is.  For those who don’t, it’s making your house more appealing to buyers by removing personal items, making the... 

PODS Moving & Storage Review: Worth Price Charged

This Saturday we had our first experience with one of those fancy new moving PODS (Portable On-Demand Storage).  Yeah, I know, we’re a little late to the game on this one; PODS have been around for a while, but this was our first chance to use one.  Our good friends, Mary and Eric, just bought a foreclosure in a neighboring county and are moving out of their townhome into a 4 bedroom...