How Many Movers Do I Need?

The experts at MovingLabor.com want to help you be prepared for your do-it-yourself move. That is why they created this handy moving guide to help you choose the right number of movers and estimate how long your move will take to complete.

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How Many Moving Boxes Do I Need?

As your move date approaches you think to yourself, "I’d better start packing!" But as you walk through your home you realize you’ve got a lot of stuff to pack, a lot more than you thought you did. Then you ask yourself a question that thousands of others ask every day,...
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Average Moving Truck MPG

Whether you are renting a truck from U-Haul, Penske, or Budget you probably want to know what kind of gas mileage you can expect. It's important to be aware that the truck size is not the only factor in your fuel economy. Other variables, like the age of the truck, maintenance...
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What is the Height Clearance of a Rental Truck?

If you're renting a moving truck for your DIY move then you will want to be aware of the height clearance. This is important information to have as some bridges, overpasses, and tunnels have a lower height clearance and, if not avoided, can cause significant damage to your moving truck. And,...
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How Much Does A Rented Moving Truck Weigh? [Updated 2022]

When you're looking to rent a truck to move, you probably don't spend much time thinking about how much the rental truck weighs. You're just thinking about how much stuff you're going to fit in it. However, if you're planning to drive it yourself, you need to know how much the...
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How Big are Moving Trucks and Storage Containers?

If you are planning a DIY move then you are likely going to rent a moving truck, moving container or freight trailer to transport and store your items. But did you know that each option can have many different size variations? Size options vary from company to company - some only...
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Why Your Home Square Footage is Important When Moving

If you are planning to hire moving help for an upcoming move it is likely you may be asked about the square footage of your home. This question is much more likely to be asked if you are hiring a full-service moving company- a company that provides movers and a truck...
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