Moving guide for do-it-yourselfers

If you have a large family or friends that can assist with your move at both ends, then a professional company may not be the best option for the cost-conscious. You may also hire individuals to help you through the place where you rented the truck or trailer. They often keep lists of helpers for hire. The obvious problem is the reliability of those available. If the manager can't vouch for the team, then you are taking chances with safety and dependability.
Packing will be the same; but the hard work will come when placing moving boxes into the vehicle. You will want to stack them as high and tight as possible; but evenly, or boxes will shift and can become projectiles. Place the wardrobe boxes and other large containers on the bottom so that you can lift the smaller boxes overhead. Don't be stupid about being too macho to move everything with a dolly. 
Wrap large appliances in moving blankets, household blankets, or bubble wrap.
Where they go on the truck is a matter of debate that really doesn't matter. However, your mattresses should go on last in order to provide a surface that retains the moving boxes. They are secured with straps that criss-cross on each side, holding the bedding in place.

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