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Giving back to the community isn’t just good for business; it’s good for the heart. As the world’s largest provider of moving and storage services, we’ve made supporting our local communities a major part of our business model. Why do we do it? Because  the satisfaction we receive after helping an organization or family in need is worth much more than a bigger bottom line.

PODS Syracuse

This outstanding franchise knows what it takes to leave make a difference in the community. Ed O’Donnell, territory manager, regularly donates to events and organizations locally like the Syracuse Winter Fest, the North Syracuse Little League and many more! Check out the great thank you he received below on Facebook.

           “The North Syracuse Little League (NSLL) sends out a BIG thank you to Ed O'Donnell and P.O.D.S. of Syracuse for their support in our Skyway Park project. They donated a POD for storage for us. We are building bathrooms for the 350+ kids of the NSLL. Without his/their support, and others like them, we could never complete this project. Highly recommended, a class act, and they absolutely understand what it means to give back. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

PODS Boise

Alex Olson, territory manager, has worked with many nonprofits throughout the greater Boise area like the Meridian Valley Humane Society and the Idaho Food Bank. Alex is just one of many great PODS leaders that show others how easy it can be to give back to others.

So, what’s the point, you ask?… when we hear that because of our PODS^® containers, an organization was able to further its mission, or help more people, or we helped lessen someone’s stress … we know we’ve done our jobs. You see, we don’t donate our services for the recognition; we do it because we know we have a great product that many can benefit from, even those less fortunate.

So, the next time you drive by a PODS^® container or one of our many storage centers nationwide, remember there is a lot of pride in those 4 letters.  

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Let’s face it. Moving is stressful. The clutter, the cost, the boxes, the heavy lifting – it all adds up to what many experts consider to be one of life’s most stressful events. Although moving isn’t at the top of the list with death, divorce or losing a job, it is still enough to make us squeamish inside.

The experts know the same thing as anyone who has ever moved – that packing up and transporting your life from point A to point B is a challenge.  Even if you take the physical part out of the equation, moving disrupts your daily routine, separates you from family and friends, can upset the kids and oftentimes transports you to an unfamiliar place filled with unfamiliar people.

The Solution

At PODS, we do our very best to take the stress out of moving. From the first time you pick up the phone and call our customer service center to the last time we pick up and haul away your PODS® storage container, PODS is on your team.

Finding Your Perfect Match

Whether you are moving from a one bedroom studio or a multi storied mansion, we’ll help you choose the PODS® container that best suits your needs. Once delivered, there’s no need to rush. PODS is flexible - you pack at your own pace and on your own time.

Safety and Security

There’s peace of mind with PODS. You lock up your PODS® container and you keep the key.  When we deliver it to you, rest assured that everything is just where you left it – safe and secure.

I am not macho. I avoid heavy lifting whenever I can. I might break a nail or something. My teenage son has no problem telling me he can do it, so I let him.

PODS^® is much the same, providing delivery and pick-up of a really big box (PODS^® storage container) and taking all the weight of a relocation, renovation, remodel or as extra storage.

Recently, a PODS^® container was delivered to our driveway as we set out to completely remodel our downstairs living areas. At ground level, my strong uncles removed heavy furniture and appliances into the PODS^® storage container and my teenager happily carried boxes until he was bored. Then, I took over with the light stuff.

No one was rushed since we can have the PODS^® container onsite for as long as we want. In this case, however, I was unable to keep it at my home, so PODS picked it up a week later and transported it back to its StorageCenter just a few miles away for short-term storage.

PODS moves, stores and delivers with three sizes of PODS^® containers to fit the contents of your home. The largest, 12x16-feet, will transport an average 3-bedroom home.

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 PODS has school spirit! I’m not talking about your run-of-the-mil business that merely buys a vinyl sign to hang on the football field fence or stops by campus to wash a dirty truck when the students are hosting a weekend car wash. Oh no. I am talking about School Spirit with two capital “S’s”!

PODS Moving and Storage is a favorite on our high school campus because they assist our students, teachers, sports teams and PTA all year round! My friendly local PODS manager, Bob, is a great guy who is on a first name basis with our principal and PTA president, knows the stats of our star football players, attends our drama department’s performances and says “YES” every time someone from school calls and asks for help. Bob doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk!

Thanks to Bob, our sports teams now have enough storage for their uniforms down on the sidelines, our snack shack committee can safely secure sodas and snacks between football games and our marching band has a convenient place to store their trumpets, tubas and our beloved mascot, Bobby the Bulldog’s costume.

PODS® storage containers come in three different sizes, making them perfect for storing items both large and small. In addition, PODS® containers are weather resistant, so our marching band director never has to worry about anything raining on his parade. On top of that, every PODS customer puts his or her own lock on the PODS® container – making them safe and secure but always accessible at a moment’s notice.

Last year, the PTA fittingly honored Bob with an Honorary Service Award – an award our parent/teacher association gives out once a year to an individual or business who goes above and beyond for our school. PODS isn’t just a local business, they are part of our school community. And Bob, he isn’t just another school booster, he’s our #1 fan!

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The paparazzi pounced when they recently noticed PODS^® containers dropped off in front of divorcing celebrity couple Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s Los Angeles house. Soaring above the massive, seven bedroom, three-story $6.5 million mansion, photographers snapped shots of PODS^® containers lining the circular drive way. Can you tell we’re jealous? 

Perry & Brand are now busy divvying up the community property that they collected during their 14 months of wedded bliss. You read it right, 14 months folks.

Celeb or not, don’t let the stress of moving weigh you down. Check out these tips for all of our VIP movers out there:

1. Don’t forget the supplies! Moving boxes, tape, labels; make sure you’ve got all of the necessities before packing up your life.
2. Make a game plan! Try to map out where items will go before you move into your new pad. This will help you to pack like items together.
3. Plan ahead! Set aside the bare necessities so when you arrive at the new home, you have the essentials available. 
4. Pack the priceless! Make sure to carefully pack up your irreplaceable and fragile items separately and with care. During travel, these items can shift and break if not protected correctly.

It may be tricky for Tinsletown newsmakers to keep the knot tightly tied but using PODS^® containers are a simple, straightforward solution when it comes time to go your separate ways.

Comic George Carlin was right in his sketch about people having too much stuff. If you’ve never seen this particular routine, search for it on the Internet and you’ll get what I’m saying: We have too much stuff. I’m guilty of this sin and no matter how hard I try, it keeps piling up. I’m out of closet, garage and attic space. Stuff is overflowing and it’s creating chaos.

I need to donate or sell or trash (I mean, recycle) a lot of my stuff but I’m not ready for that yet. What I am ready for is extra storage, but I live in a private condo community and there is no extra garage or space to install a portable shed or anything like that.

Recently, I came across an advertisement for PODS®. These portable containers can be packed and stored in a local warehouse and not on my property. What a great solution!

When I called my local PODS office a nice lady explained how PODS works. Apparently, I am not the only person who has too much stuff. The technical term used in the industry she said is “de-cluttering.” There is a term for having too much stuff? Apparently! Great, more guilt.

In a nutshell, PODS provides a hassle-free solution to short or long-term storage that begins with the delivery of a PODS® container. The customer is responsible for filling it up and calling for back-up (I mean pick-up) and it’s off to the storage center for safe-keeping until I want all of my old stuff back.

Traveling can be highly stressful not only for you but your animals, too. With thoughtful preparation, everyone can have a comfortable trip and arrive safely at the new destination. Be sure to keep whatever pet supplies necessary for your animal(s) and not pack them away.

The ASPCA offers tips to help prepare for a safe road trip with pets.

1. Use a well-ventilated crate or carrier. It should be large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. If your pet has not used a carrier before, get them used to one at home before your trip.

2. Provide a light meal 3-4 hours prior to departure. Avoid feeding in a moving vehicle, even on long drives. Take advantage of rest stops whenever possible.

3. Never leave animals alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, the inside temperature can rise to triple digits. In cold weather the opposite may occur and drop to freezing inside.

4. Make sure your pet has a microchip and wears a collar with a tag imprinted with home address, temporary travel tag with your cell phone, destination phone number and any other relevant contact information.

5. Don’t allow dogs to hang their head outside open windows while on the road. This is a dangerous situation with potential debris that can harm your pet.

6. Make sure all vaccinations are up to date. If you are traveling across state lines, include rabies vaccination records as some states require this proof at certain interstate crossings.

7. Keep water your pet is used to drinking in plastic jugs. Drinking water from an area pets are not used to could result in stomach upset.

8. Even the most family-friendly pets can snap and bite in defense. Be prepared for a change in behavior along the way. Upon arrival at your new home, acclimate your pet to its new surroundings. For some animals it may take weeks to be comfortable with new sights, smells and people.

For more information on pet safety, visit http://www.aspca.org

Deliver. Pack. Store. Move!

We deliver an empty PODS® container at your convenience. You fill the container your way, at your pace, and call us when you're ready for pick-up. We then can store your PODS® container in one of our secure Storage Centers for as long as needed or transport your PODS® container across town, or across country to your new destination.

PODS®, The Best Moving & Storage Idea EVER!™

I had about 10 minutes before my work shift started so I parked under a shady tree to finish my morning coffee, until the obvious happened.

No, I didn’t spy a PODS^® truck or container. It was instead a transport truck loaded with a faded yellow and very well-traveled shipping container on the back bed that caught my attention. Maybe it had just come off a freighter fromMozambique.

In the parking lot the customer waited for her belongings to be delivered, just so she could unpack the steel contraption and put everything in a self-storage locker. Huh? She packed, was getting set to unpack and would no doubt have to (one day) pack and unpack again! 

I wonder if she knows self-storage places are not climate-controlled for heat or humidity or resistant to theft or water damage. If she did, she might think twice about stuffing her stuff inside. She might choose PODS^® instead (or rather, she should).

Thankfully, PODS provides the perfect solution. Each PODS^® container  is sturdy and secure with storage centers in 48US states that are climate-controlled and monitored with security for peace of mind for you. For who? YOU!

It’s like the perfect cup of coffee on a sunny morning, even if it is a work day.

So… one lump or two?

--The Moving Diva

One of the rising stars of car storage today are car pods, large cargo trailers delivered to your home and placed on the property.

A bit of an eyesore, don’t you think? I think so too.

That’s why my neighbor Walt came up with a brilliant solution to keep his classic 1965 Triumph convertible save and secure – and off of his driveway.

Walt took a few measurements of his little red beauty and determined it would fit quite nicely in a PODS^® moving and storage container. Indeed, it did.

Since PODS are only about 7 ½-8-feet feet wide, large cars or trucks will not fit inside. However, the Triumph is a smaller European car, so this scenario works.

Off of his property, Walt’s little red Triumph is safe and secure at a local PODS^® storage center a few miles away. When the sun returns he will drive it out of the storage center and cruise around the village with his comb-over blowing in the breeze, smiling ear to ear.

I know it is earlly November, but the holidays (specifically Thanksgiving and Christmas), are just around the corner. Are you ready? I am not.

I just found out I got the short end of the stick this year to host Christmas at my house.

The dreaded call came yesterday: Cousin Brad is coming with his wife. And three kids. And Aunt Myrtle if they “swing throughSalt Lake Cityon the way down.”

It’s like my very own cult movie based loosely on ‘Christmas Vacation.’ Except my last name is not Griswald and my husband is notClark.

Because of these unexpected events, I need more room. I need a PODS^® container to store my stuff for a few weeks until my guests depart. I figure if I store two desks from the office, our pool table and arcade games from the den, our oversized sofas and chairs and the trampoline from the backyard I can accommodate everyone.

At least we will have room to pass the cranberry stuffing!

--The Moving Diva

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