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Storage & Extras

Storage between homes, insurance on the load, and the add-ons worth paying for.

Aug 2, 2026 · 8 min

LugLess vs Luggage Forward vs Airline Baggage Fees: The Real Math

Bags can fly as checked baggage, ship economy with LugLess, or ship white-glove with Luggage Forward. The 2026 fee bands, transit times, and coverage — and the honest crossover where each option wins.

Jul 2, 2026 · 5 min

Storage in Transit: Bridging the Gap Between Homes

Move-out and move-in dates rarely align. Mover-held storage-in-transit vs self-storage vs containers — costs, coverage, and the double-handling trap.

Jul 1, 2026 · 4 min

Decluttering Before Moving: The Cost-Per-Pound Logic

Junk removal, donation, and resale compared with actual numbers — and the cost-per-pound rule that tells you what to leave behind.

Jun 29, 2026 · 4 min

Moving Insurance Explained: Released Value vs Full-Value

The 60-cents-per-pound trap, what full-value protection actually costs, and when third-party moving insurance earns its premium.

Jun 28, 2026 · 5 min

Car Shipping When Moving: Open vs Enclosed, Costs & Timing

Auto transport basics for a household move — open vs enclosed carriers, published cost bands by distance, and the timing windows that matter.

Jun 26, 2026 · 4 min

Storage Unit Costs: Published Price Bands by Size

What storage actually costs per month by unit size, what climate control adds, and the teaser-rate mechanics that inflate month six.

Jun 25, 2026 · 4 min

Storage Unit Size Guide: What Actually Fits in Each Unit

Unit-by-unit sizing from 5x5 to 10x30 — matched to home sizes, with the packing tricks that buy you a smaller (cheaper) unit.