sure that you spare yourself a lot of grief and get the right size for your moving truck, especially if you’re facing a long-distance move. You can call on your friends to help pack and load your things into this rented truck. This will make it easier to do the moving without professional help. To get the best U-Haul deal and pull off a successful and uneventful move, keep in mind the following: • Time your move. Mid-month and mid-week are the best days to get a reasonable price since most movers say the weekends and month-ends are the busiest times. • Look for inexpensive but serviceable packaging. Recycled boxes are less expensive. • Start packing a long time off. Plan months ahead regarding which items you’ll bring with you and which ones to give away or donate. • Organize a moving team. You’ll need all the help you can get, from packing and labeling to unpacking and sorting your stuff. • Time your departure from your old place. Make sure you’ll be able to stop and rest when needed at convenient times and places. You want to be able to get to your new house while there’s still light outside for ease in unloading. If you decide to make the move with a U-Haul, make a specific timetable. Include all the things you would be doing in preparation for your move. If you’ll be proceeding without professional help, you may even want to ask for advice from people you know. Their moving experience will provide you with
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