Numbers and checklists only tell half the story. This section follows one military family through an actual cross-country Personally Procured Move — from Maryland to Colorado, with two small kids in tow — step by step, in their own words.
Follow the Move
A Real DITY Move: Planning
Follows the story of a real-life DITY/Personally Procured Move during the planning phase, including selection of options and packing supplies.
A Real DITY Move: Packing
Follows the story of a real-life DITY/Personally Procured Move during the packing phase including packing boxes, wrapping items in packing blankets, dealing with breakable items, and staging boxes.
A Real DITY Move: Loading
Follows the story of a real-life DITY/Personally Procured Move during the loading phase, including safety, security, odd-shaped items, helpers, and loading techniques.
A Real DITY Move: Unloading
Follows the story of a real-life DITY/Personally Procured Move during the unloading phase, including organization, safety, and weather.
A Real DITY Move: Summary
Summarizes a real-life DITY/Personally Procured Move including time invested and damage.