Introduction Whether you’re ready to finally move out of the barracks or you’re PCSing to a installation where buying a house is a great investment, you need to know how to buy a house — and SOON. That’s easy to say, though. If you’ve tried doing research on how to buy a house already, you […]
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Moving With Pets: A Complete Guide for Furry Friends in a Military Move
Introduction Moving to a new installation can be tough enough when you’re not moving with pets. If you do throw a pet (or even multiple pets) in the mix, it becomes even more nerve-racking. If you’re someone who has never moved while owning pets, you may not even know where to start. Good thing you’re […]
What Items Are on the PCS Prohibited List? A List of What You Can’t Pack!
Introduction One of the bright spots of military moving is leaving the packing and loading of your household goods (again) to the government-contracted commercial carriers. All too often, though, the end of a packing down results in the carrier walking the service member through a pile of prohibited PCS items that can not be transported […]
What Can a Landlord Charge For When You Move Out? (2022 Edition)
Introduction Members of our U.S. armed forces must be ready to deploy at any time, depending on our nation’s defense and personnel needs. So when they hear, “Time to move out!” for their next mission, it can often mean move-out time for the service member living in an off-installation apartment. Service members have some special […]
What is Your 2022 PCS Weight Allowance? In-Depth Guide & 6 Tips
Introduction Spring is in the air, and that means peak PCS season is fast approaching. If you are anticipating PCS orders coming in soon, it’s time to get ahead of the moving process. Part of that is understanding what your current PCS weight allowance is and how that coincides with moving your entire household across […]
Partial DITY Move: In-Depth Guide & Expert Tips (2022 Edition)
Introduction So you’ve received permanent change of station (PCS) orders and are facing the prospect of moving house and home across the country. Maybe this is the first time, maybe it’s the tenth. There are several options to how you can conduct your move from a full household goods move, a personally procured move (PPM) […]
Multi Purpose Rooms: 3 Ways to Organize Spaces Due to COVID-19
Introduction Our homes, whether we’ve lived in them for decades or just a few years between PCS moves, are unquestionably among the most vital spaces in our lives. And with the ongoing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic the importance of the houses, condos, or apartments we occupy with our loved ones has never been more […]
4 PCS Entitlements You Need To Know (2022 Edition)
Introduction Moving to a new home every few years is an exciting yet stressful part of being in the military. That means that it’s vital for you to understand your PCS entitlements before you head off to your next great adventure. From purchasing packing supplies to protecting your personal goods to paying for a moving […]
Your Next Military Move: Everything You Need To Know (2022 Edition)
Introduction If you’re the planning type, you’ve probably already been checking your schedule and assigning dates to prepare for your next military move. If you’re NOT the planning type, you’ve probably been having nightmares about the process of packing, moving, and changing stations come your next PCS or other military move. No matter which side […]
Shopkick Your Next PCS Move into High Gear
Setting aside all the physical and mental stresses of moving (which is no easy task, because there are more than enough of those), the process is always an expensive one. Even with all the swell and helpful benefits, advances, and reimbursements available to those moving on PCS orders, expenses add up. Many of them outside […]