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<\/a>Disaster: Not enough moving supplies.<\/strong> It’s the day before your move and you’ve run out of tape, boxes or bubble wrap.<\/p>\nSOLUTION:<\/strong> Don’t freak out. Most U-Haul locations<\/a> are open until 7 p.m. (or 8 p.m. on Fridays). If you have time, you can run and pick up what you need at the last minute. But, of course, the best solution is being prepared. Always buy more moving supplies<\/a> than you think you’ll need, then return whatever you don’t use with the receipt. Some companies will even email you the receipt, so you don’t have to worry about keeping track of the paper copy during your move.<\/p>\n SOLUTION:<\/strong> No matter what season it is, try to prepare for the worst. Make sure you watch the weather report in the weeks leading up to your move. It may even help to check the weather trends<\/a> from previous years to see if there are any patterns. Have rain ponchos<\/a>, extra coats, gloves, de-icer or whatever the weather might call for on moving day. It’s also helpful to have a day or two of \u201ccushion\u201d time in case you need to reschedule your move.<\/p>\n SOLUTION:<\/strong> There is one way to get around relying on your possibly unreliable friends. Schedule moving help for your move. It’s relatively inexpensive and you can choose the level of moving help that fits your needs. You won’t have to burden your friends with helping you move, and professional moving helpers will get the job done quickly. Make sure you confirm your appointment a couple days ahead of time to ensure there aren’t any mistakes with your reservation.<\/p>\n SOLUTION:<\/strong> When you reserve your moving truck, always over-estimate the amount of stuff you have. It’s always better to have extra room in your truck than not enough, and the difference in price is usually pretty minimal. Use this handy guide<\/a> to help you determine what size truck you need for your move.<\/p>\n<\/a>Disaster: Inclement weather.<\/strong> Depending on what season it is, Mother Nature can throw you a curve ball. Spring? Rain. Summer? Heat wave. Fall? Hurricanes. Winter? Snow and ice. If you can count on anything, it’s that Mother Nature is moody.<\/p>\n<\/a>Disaster: Your \u201chelpful\u201d friends don’t show up.<\/strong> Even the best of friends flake out sometimes. Maybe they double-booked themselves. Or maybe they’re sick. Heck, maybe they just forgot.<\/p>\n<\/a>Disaster: Equipment not big enough.<\/strong> Whoops! You thought you only needed a small moving truck for your three-bedroom home. But it turns out you need a much bigger truck.<\/p>\n