Before you call for a moving truck, you want to make sure you plan out all the details of your move to make it as successful and stress-free as possible. Too often, homeowners or apartment dwellers wait until the last minute to start packing and organizing, and then find themselves nowhere near ready to move once the truck arrives. They can also give themselves unnecessary stress by failing to plan. Note a few tips for making your move easier on you overall.

1. Start now

The minute you know you're going to move, start packing. You would be surprised how long it takes to pack up everything you own, including everything in your cupboards, closets and elsewhere. Start with items you won't need between now and your move. 

2. Disassemble furniture where possible

To protect your tables and other furniture pieces and to make the move easier, disassemble them where possible. Remove table legs and the feet of your sofa and chairs. This will make it easier to stack them in the truck and easier to get them through doorways. You'll also reduce the risk of damaging tables and other items when you remove their legs before stacking them in the truck.

3. Get a larger truck than you think you'll need

A common mistake made by those moving is to choose the smallest truck they think they'll need. They then wind up damaging their furniture and other items as they try to fit everything in the truck. They may also need to make two trips, and this can be tiresome. If you're not sure the truck size that will work for you, go up a size larger than what you think will be sufficient.

Businesses like Delta Car & Truck Rentals offer trucks of different sizes that you can drive yourself on a standard licence.

4. Rent moving accessories

To make moving larger items easier, rent a hand truck or dolly and a furniture mover. This is a flat platform on wheels, and these both can make your move easier and faster. You can stack several boxes on the hand truck, and you don't need to overexert yourself to lift your sofa and other furniture pieces when you use a furniture mover. While you may want to save money on your move as much as possible, you also don't want to injure your back trying to lift heavy boxes and other pieces, so invest in these accessories.

Remember too that you want to take time to purge your belongings before a move. The fewer pieces of furniture and other items you keep, the less you have to move. Be generous about donating things to charity or just tossing things out before your move.

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