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Have you seen those big, white, sheet metal boxes in people's driveways? They stay for a long times sometimes but they're not garages or sheds. Those are portable storage units. People use them for a several reasons but primarily for temporary storage of personal property.

<br/>Every move is different; Different people, places, property. One might be a student moving a few things from a dorm, another a single getting a better apartment or a big family moving years of collected goods. So naturally, every moving list will be unique too. Therefore it makes sense to create your own personal moving list based upon your specific needs. You can create and edit your custom list with 1-800-PACK-RAT's <br/>MyMovingChecklist.

If you are a Military member approaching your first move, things could be a bit confusing when it comes to terms like DITY or PPM. Learn more about what these different types of moves are, the steps you can take, and how you can make your move as simple as possible.

Moving is an inherent part of being in the military. Most military families make a permanent change of station (PCS) every 2 to 3 years and that does not include temporary duty assignments (TDY) or deployments. With proper planning and tools like a DITY move calculator, doing a move yourself can actually make you money.

1-800-PACK-RAT has re-allocated resources from several of its locations in order to service new and existing customers impacted by the Hurricane. It has also initiated a fundraising campaign to raise money for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.