{"id":37849,"date":"2016-05-21T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2016-05-21T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=37849"},"modified":"2018-11-16T10:58:19","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T17:58:19","slug":"moving-tips-local-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/21\/moving-tips-local-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Tips for a Local Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Moving<\/a><\/p>\n

Not every move is a cross-country<\/a>, multi-state journey. Sometimes, you just need to move across the city or even to the other side of the neighborhood. Here are some moving tips for a local move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Determine What Size Truck You\u2019ll Need<\/h4>\n

\"Moving<\/a>One of the most important decisions you\u2019ll probably have to make is just how big-or small-of a moving truck <\/a>you\u2019ll need to move in the most efficient manner.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re moving an entire home\u2019s worth of possessions, \u00a0you’ll likely need a \u00a020′ truck rental<\/a> or 26\u2019 truck rental<\/a>\u00a0to easily fit your furniture and boxes. For apartments, try a smaller rental\u00a0truck\u00a0like the 10′ or 15′ moving truck.<\/a><\/p>\n

Estimating for more room than you think you need is a good idea. You don’t want to make multiple trips simply because you didn\u2019t choose the right size truck<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you\u2019re navigating narrow streets or moving in a highly-congested city, like New York City or San Francisco, you may want to opt for a smaller truck.<\/p>\n

Once you decide which truck is best for you, reserving it is the easy part! U-Haul Truck Share<\/a> allows you to skip the lines and pick it up on your time. With just a smartphone and an internet connection, you can reserve, pick up, and drop off your truck. Gone are the days of waiting on your equipment or a representative.<\/p>\n

Deciding When to Move<\/h4>\n

\"Moving<\/a>Determining the best time to move is integral to completing your move in a timely manner.<\/p>\n