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fridge), access restrictions (small elevator, walk-up only, narrow driveway) and
whether you’ll need help with disassembly or assembly of furniture.
4 . Pick the right transportation
If you're moving a short distance, you may be able to get away with making
more than one trip. But if you don't have that luxury, you'll need to make sure
you have the right size of truck to cart your belongings in one go. "Choosing the
right size is particularly important when moving farther away, as making
several trips could be a problem," says Andrew, who recommends using the
following guidelines when determining the size of your truck:
• In general, the contents of bachelor and one-bedroom apartments will fit in
a 16' cube truck available at your local rental company.
• Two to three fully furnished bedrooms will require a 24'-26' truck to ensure
your move is completed in one load.
• The contents of most houses can be moved in the same 24' truck with one
or two trips.
5 . Seize the opportunity to purge
Moving is a great chance to organize your belongings and get rid of items you
no longer use. If the time of year permits, hold a yard sale. Or, take the time to
sort and donate gently worn clothing to Goodwill, put furniture up for sale on a
site like, recycle old magazines and catalogues and shred old documents.
6 . Put together a packing kit
If more than one person is packing, stay organized by establishing a system.
Have blank inventory sheets prepared so one person can tackle each area or