Moving 101: Penske Offers Quick Tips for Do-It-Yourself Movers

Are you going to be one of the more than 20 million households that moves this year? Whether you are planning to move across town or across the country, it's important to start preparing early for your move. Having the right supplies and plans in place can cut back on a lot of the stress you could face during your move.

If don't plan on hiring movers to do all the heaving lifting for you, check out these do-it-yourself moving tips from Penske Truck Rental:

• Truck Selection - Most movers find the 12- or 16-foot truck perfect for moving a few large items or the contents of a small condo or apartment. Make sure you choose a truck that's the right size. Most rental companies list the number of rooms and type of furniture that will fit in the trucks they offer.
• Reserve Early - Penske suggests reserving your truck at least two weeks in advance.
• Pack Smart - Load the heaviest items on the truck first. Avoid injury when lifting, by always bending your knees and lifting with your legs.
• Use Accessories - Boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, moving blankets, and hand trucks are all essential moving tools that help protect your items during your move, making your experience more enjoyable.
• Mark Your Boxes - Label the outside of your boxes as you pack. It makes it easy to put the boxes in the right room when you unload at your final destination.
• Safety & Security - Remember, trucks are taller, wider, heavier, and require more stopping distance than the vehicle you are used to driving. To ensure a smooth moving day, pick up your truck a day early and practice driving it. Take extra precautions, especially when the truck is loaded. Use caution near low hanging tree branches, building overhangs and when cornering. Park in well-lit areas and padlock the rear door.
• Plan for Travel - With most family belongings packed tightly away, create a travel bag for moving day to keep important paperwork, credit cards, identification, change of clothing, drinks and snacks close at hand.

For more great moving tips, check out the WhiteFence Moving FAQ or the WhiteFence Home Services Guide Moving Tips. For more information on Penske, check out the press release.

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