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There are options on how to do it yourself. You can pack and let someone else drive,
or load the truck and drive the truck as well. To rent a truck (even the big ones)
you need only a regular drivers license
Self-Service Moving is an economical option for small to mid-size moves. Companies
in this do-it-yourself category deliver a trailer/van to your home and leave it
there for you to load. Once the trailer is loaded, the mover picks it up and delivers
it to your new home, where you unload it yourself.
Pack, Load and Drive!
You can do it all yourself. Before you start, ask the question "Do I have the physical
as well as the hauling capacity. Whether you rely on friends and borrowed vehicles
or hire local college students and rent a truck to do the job, you need not only
enough strong helpers but also the right hauling capacity. If you lack either of
these, it's best not to do-it-yourself.
Friends and family may come to the rescue, but are they capable movers. They won't
be covered by insurance and what happens if someone gets hurt? Are you patient enough
to pack a truck, then drive this to the destination. Taking a 25-foot truck on a
crowded freeway can be a harrowing experience
Also, consider whether moving yourself actually makes economic sense. If you are
moving a long distance, calculate the cost of travel: gas, tolls, meals, lodging,
and so on. Add in the costs of renting a truck large enough to handle all your belongings,
insuring valuable possessions, hiring additional help, and even the cost of pizza
at the post-move party. Then get some estimates from professional moving companies
and decide how costs compare with a self-move. If a professional move will cost
you more money, ask yourself if it's still worth the decrease in stress and hassle.
In the end, you might find it's easier and more worthwhile to hire professionals.
But if you decide it makes sense to take on a self-move, the next step is to examine
the details.
The Three "Ps" of Moving
P ack: Well before moving day arrives, pack up everything but the
bare essentials in your old home. Well-packed goods take up less space, are easier
to handle and are less likely to be damaged.
P eople: Line up as many people as you can at both ends of the
move. More people means less strain on each individual and a faster move. Even so,
be sure to match individuals with tasks. The people you ask to carry the couch up
two flights of stairs should be in good shape.
P ower: Make sure the truck is big enough for the job. The goal
should be to have enough space to make loading and unloading easy, and to complete
the move in one trip.
Following is a guideline for estimating how much truck you'll need.
10-foot truck: 1 to 2 furnished rooms
14- to 15-foot truck: 2 to 3 furnished rooms
18- to 20-foot truck: 4 to 5 furnished rooms
22- to 24-foot truck: 6 to 8 furnished rooms
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