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Self Service Moving with Pick Up and Delivery

Want to save money on your self move? Thinking about a self service mover? Moving yourself can be an easy alternative to professional movers if planned properly or it can be a nightmare if not. Having a couple of friends help with their pickup trucks may work for small local moves but consider a self service moving company for anything more.

Three things to consider for self service moves:

Packing for your move: Packing everything in your home can be the most work in a move. Proper packing and packing materials will add time and money to your move. Make certain all non essentials well before your planned move. Well-packed goods take up less space, are easier to handle and are less likely to be damaged.

Moving help: Having enough qualified people to help you move at both ends of the move will make moving easier. More people means less strain on each individual and a faster move. Make sure the house movers you chose are able to move furniture such as your couch up stairs or into the couch. Be careful of injuries and plan a safe move.

Moving trucks: Moving truck rental and selecting the right moving truck plays a major role in a well planned move. 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.

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Model: top   Item List Appliances Close Back to TOP · Appliances · Bedroom · Dining Room · Kitchen · Living Room · Miscellaneous · Nursery · Porch & Outdoor Item lbs #     item Weight # AirConditioner Large 140   AirConditioner Small 105 Dehumidifier 70   Diswasher 140 Dryer 175   Freezer 10 or less 210 Freezer 11 or 15 315   Freezer 16 or Over 420 Range, 20'' Wide 70   Range, 30'' Wide 105 Range, 36'' Wide 210   Refrigerator(CuCp) 6cu. ft. or less 210 Refrigerator(CuCp) 7 to 10 cu.ft. 315   Trash Compactor 105 Vacuum Cleaner 35   Washing Machine 175   Bedroom Close Back to TOP · Appliances · Bedroom · Dining Room · Kitchen · Living Room · Miscellaneous · Nursery · Porch & Outdoor Item lbs #     item Weight # Bed, Bunk (Set of 2) 490   Bed, King 490 Bed, Queen 455   Bed, Rollaway 140 Bed, Single/Hollywood 280   Bed, Standard Double 420 Bed, Waterbed Base 70   Bookshelves Section 35 Box, Large 35   Box, Medium 21 Box, Small 10   Box, Wardrobe 70 Chair, Boudoir 70   Chest, Rocker 84 Dresser /Vanity Bch 21   Dresser, Double 280 Dresser, Single 210   Dresser, Triple 350 Night Table 35   Rug, Large 70 Rug, Small 21   SM / Winthrop Desk 154 Wardrobe, Large 280   Wardrobe, Small 140   Dining Room Close Back to TOP · Appliances · Bedroom · Dining Room · Kitchen · Living Room · Miscellaneous · Nursery · Porch & Outdoor Item lbs #     item Weight # Base Buffet 210   Box, Dish Pack 35 Box, Large 35   Box, Medium 21 Box, Small 10   Corner Cabinet 140 Dining Chair 35   Dining Table 210 Harvest Bench 70   Rugs, Large or Pad 70 Rugs, Small Pad 21   Server 105 Tea Cart 70   Top Hutch 140   Kitchen Close Back to TOP · Appliances · Bedroom · Dining Room · Kitchen · Living Room · Miscellaneous · Nursery · Porch & Outdoor Item lbs #     item Weight # Box, Dish-Pack 35   Box, Large 35 Box, Medium 21   Box, Small 10 Breakfast Suite, Chairs 35   Breakfast Table 70 Chair, High 35   Kitchen Cabinet 210 Microwave Oven 70   Serving Cart 105 Stool 21   Table 35 Utility Cabinet 70     Living Room Close Back to TOP · Appliances · Bedroom · Dining Room · Kitchen · Living Room · Miscellaneous · Nursery · Porch & Outdoor Item lbs #     item Weight # Bookcase 140   Box, Large 35 Box, Medium 21   Box, Small 10 Cedar Chest 105   Chair, Arm 70 Chair, Occasional 105   Chair, Overstuffed 175 Chair, Rocker 84   Chair, Straight 35 Curio Cabinet 70   Day Bed 210 Fireplace Equipment 35   Footstool 14 Grandfather Clock 140   Hall Tree, Large 84 Hall Tree, Rack 14   Lamp, Floor 21 Lamp, Pole 21   Large Roll/Pad Rugs 70 Magazine Rack 14   Music Cabinet 70 Piano, Baby Gr/Upr 490   Piano, Bench 35 Piano, Parlor Gr 560   Piano, Spinet/Console 420 Portable Bar 105   Portable Record Player 14 Roll/Pad Rug, Large 70   Roll/Pad Rugs, Small 21 Secretary Desk 245   Sectional Bookshelf 35 SM Winthrop Desk 154   Sofa, 3 Cushion 350 Sofa, 4 Cushion Hide-Away 420   Sofa, Loveseat 245 Sofa, Per Section 210   Sofa, Rattan/Wicker 70 Stereo Component 35   Stereo, Console 56 Table Radio 14   Tables, Coffee 35 Tables, Dropl/Occasional 84   Tables, End 35 Telephone Stand 35   Trunk 35 TV Stand 21   TV, Combination 175 TV, Console 105   TV, Portable 35 TV, Table Model 70     Miscellaneous Close Back to TOP · Appliances · Bedroom · Dining Room · Kitchen · Living Room · Miscellaneous · Nursery · Porch & Outdoor Item lbs #     item Weight # Baby Carriage 28   Bicycle 35 Bowling Ball and Bag 21   Bowling Ball/Bag 21 Box, Large 35   Box, Medium 21 Box, Small 10   Card Table 14 Child's Wagon 35   Clothes Basket 35 Clothes Hamper 35   Fan 35 Fern/Plants Stands 14   Filing Cabinet 2 doors 70 Filing Cabinet 4 door 140   Filing Cabinet Cardboard 21 Folding Chairs 7   Folding Cot 70 Footlockers 35   Gas/Electric Heater 35 Golf Bag 28   Metal Shelves 35 Office Desk 210   Pool Table Comp. 280 Pool Table Stand 105   Power Tool Hand 21 Power Tool Stand 105   Sewing Machine Console 70 Sewing Machine Port 35   Sewing Machine with Cabinet 140 Sled 14   Suitcase 35 Table, Game 105   Table, Ping Pong 280 Tackle Box 7   Tire 21 Tire with Rim 35   Toolchest, Large 105 Toolchest, Medium 70   Toolchest, Small 35 Trash Can 49   Tricycle 14 Utility Table 35   Wastepaper Basket 14 Work Bench 140     Nursery Close Back to TOP · Appliances · Bedroom · Dining Room · Kitchen · Living Room · Miscellaneous · Nursery · Porch & Outdoor Item lbs #     item Weight # Baby Crib 70   Bathinette 35 Bed, Youth 210   Box, Large 35 Box, Medium 21   Box, Small 10 Chair, Child's 21   Chair, High 35 Chest 84   Child's table 35 Large, Rug 70   Playpen 70 Rug, Small 21   Toy Chest 35   Porch & Outdoor Close Back to TOP · Appliances · Bedroom · Dining Room · Kitchen · Living Room · Miscellaneous · Nursery · Porch & Outdoor Item lbs #     item Weight # BBQ Grill Large 70   BBQ Grill Small 14 Chairs, Aluminum 7   Chairs, Metal 21 Chairs, Wood 35   Garden Hose & Tools 70 Glider or Settee 140   Ladder, 6' Step 21 Ladder, 8' Metal 14   Ladder, Extension 56 Lawn Mover, Hand 35   Lawn Mover, Power 105 Lawn Mover, Riding(HP) 245   Lawn Roller 105 Leaf Sweeper 35   Outdoor Child Gym 140 Outdoor Child Slide 70   Outdoor Dry Racks 35 Outdoor Swings 210   Picnic Bench 35 Picnic Table 140   Rug, Large 49 Rug, Small 21   Sand Box 70 Spreader 14   Table, Large 28 Table, Small 14   Umbrella 35 Whellbarrow 56

Following is a guideline for estimating how much truck you'll need.

10-foot truck: 1 to 2 furnished rooms
14- to 15-foot moving truck: 2 to 3 furnished rooms
18- to 20-foot moving truck: 4 to 5 furnished rooms
22- to 24-foot moving truck: 6 to 8 furnished rooms

There are various types of self service moving. The list below will help explan the differnce between them all.

Moving truck rental: Most of us know of the various moving truck rental companies on the market from U-haul or Budget to Ryder moving trucks many companies offer do it yourself moving truck rental services. With these companies you simply rent a truck and load and drive it yourself. This type of move requires the most time and effort on the movers part. These type of moves can also be the most stressful type of move and are most likely to cause unexpected headaches and costs.

U-pack they move service: Many self service movers offer pick up and delivery service with their moving truck rentals. With these types of self service moves the moving truck rental company simple delivers a truck or container to your home and you pack it. the truck company will then pick up and deliver your household goods to your new home for a set price. This option saves you the labor of packing services over professional movers.