Moving Tips and Hacks

Moving is overwhelming under the best of circumstances. Add some distance to the move and you’re adding even more stress. Want to know how to move out of state and manage to keep your cool and keep things moving at the same time? Take advantage of this moving-out-of-state checklist.

Renting a truck and moving yourself may seem like a no-brainer — especially if it means saving a ton of cash and giving you control over the process. But there’s one important factor that could make or break your moving experience: getting the right size truck for the job. In this guide, we’ll go over all the factors to consider when choosing a rental truck for your move.

We’ll be examining six sample moves, each with their own unique set of circumstances. We’ll show you example moves of a single man in a studio, a young couple in a one-bedroom apartment, a small family in a three-bedroom home, a family in a four-bedroom home, and a retired couple in a mobile home. We’ll illustrate the different items that come into play for each example to give you an idea of what to expect with your specific move. Let’s jump in.

Moving is all about the when, where, what, and how of getting your stuff from point A to point B. All of these logistics can be hard to balance. But using storage when moving can make everything much easier. There are three main types of storage you can use: portable moving and storage containers, full-service moving and storage, and local self-storage units. Find out which one best meets your specific moving and storing needs.

The bigger the city, the more potential for big moving headaches. This checklist for moving to a new city will help you ease all that stress and strain.