{"id":44755,"date":"2019-01-07T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T15:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=44755"},"modified":"2019-05-30T09:56:36","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T16:56:36","slug":"3-ways-to-make-moving-day-efficient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/07\/3-ways-to-make-moving-day-efficient\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Make Moving Day Efficient"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Moving Day means the start of a new adventure. In starting that adventure, you\u2019ll want to make moving day efficient. It can be as easy as 1, 2, 3. Follow these three steps:<\/p>\n<h4>1. Make a Packing Plan<\/h4>\n<p>Ahead of your move, make sure to create a timeline to follow. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2016\/06\/08\/moving-timeline-infographic\/\">our timeline<\/a> as a helpful guide to assure you won\u2019t need to rush to get everything done at the last minute. Quality preparation and a plan will make moving day efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Before moving day, you\u2019ll also want to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2014\/12\/11\/moving-day-checklist\/\">checklist<\/a> for when the big day comes. Even though certain items in your home won\u2019t get moved until the truck arrives, you\u2019ll still want to make sure you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Tape\/Smart-Move-Tape\/?mid=90&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20141211-movingdaychecklist\">label all your boxes<\/a>! This will make unpacking even easier. That way you can start enjoying your new home sooner.<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44756 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-1-300x150.png\" alt=\"3 Ways to Make Moving Day Efficient\" width=\"933\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-1-640x320.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>2. Reserve Your Truck<\/h4>\n<p>All your stuff is packed in boxes and ready to go. Now all you need is to move them to your new home.<\/p>\n<p>First, it\u2019s important to know <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/01\/14\/truck-rental-siz\/\">what size truck<\/a> you\u2019ll need. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20190107-waystomakemoving\">U-Haul trucks<\/a> come in several forms and sizes. Each vehicle is meant for a specific type of move, so there\u2019s no guessing when you reserve your truck.<\/p>\n<p>Second, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Share\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=truckshare&amp;utm_content=20190107-waystomakemoving\">U-Haul Truck Share 24\/7<\/a>. Make your move more efficient by making the move work for you, on your schedule. With this 24\/7 self-service program, you can reserve, pick up, and drop off your moving truck using just a smartphone.<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-44757 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-2-300x150.png\" alt=\"3 Ways to Make Moving Day Efficient\" width=\"993\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-2-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Image-2-640x320.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>3. Don\u2019t Rely On Friends, Hire Help<\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>Sure, your friends say they\u2019ll be there to help load the truck. But even when they promised to be there at 8 a.m., they\u2019re nowhere to be found. That\u2019s even after you\u2019ve offered them pizza for all of their hard work!<\/p>\n<p>There are many reasons why you should hire help to make moving day efficient:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Your friends ditched you<br \/>\n\u2022 You don\u2019t have time to do it alone<br \/>\n\u2022 You\u2019re lazy (It\u2019s okay, we don\u2019t judge)<\/p>\n<p>When it comes down to it, moving is easier with reliable help.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-44788\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"3 Ways to Make Moving Day Efficient\" width=\"944\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/1-640x320.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Think about hiring someone from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingHelp\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinghelp&amp;utm_content=20190107-waystomakemoving\">Moving Help\u00ae Marketplace<\/a>. On moving day, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/customersupport\/faq?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinghelp&amp;utm_content=20190107-waystomakemoving\">Moving Help\u00ae Providers<\/a> will be there to help you, when and where you need them. One of the most important things they can offer is an easier move. It can be overwhelming to do everything on your own. That\u2019s why it\u2019s great to have reliable help come in and do it all for you.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019re ready to make moving day efficient, make sure to follow the Moving Help Marketplace on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/movinghelp\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MovingHelp\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving Day means the start of a new adventure. In starting that adventure, you\u2019ll want to make moving day efficient. It can be as easy as 1, 2, 3. Follow these three steps: 1. Make a Packing Plan Ahead of your move, make sure to create a timeline to follow. 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