Guides

Short, plain-talk pieces on renting trucks and hiring movers.

• Why hire moving helpers
• How many movers do I need?
• What size U-Haul do I need?
• How long does it take to load a U-Haul?
• How to load a U-Haul efficiently
• Tipping loading crews
• U-Haul vs Penske vs Budget — which truck to rent
• Loading crew vs full-service movers — which costs less?
• The 8-week moving checklist
• How to pack for a move
• Moving day tips
• Moving insurance explained
• What not to pack in a U-Haul
• Moving with pets
• Moving-out checklist (get your deposit back)