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Are you trying to figure out what are the best moving tips you can find to help make your move easier in 2026? Fear no more. The Moving Help\u00ae Marketplace<\/a> has 12 helpful moving tips for you. The best part is our tips for moving come from our own Moving Help Service Providers who have seen hundreds to thousands of moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you need loading or unloading help<\/a>, packing or unpacking help<\/a>, or other moving labor services<\/a>, Moving Help is here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 Moving Tips for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We had Service Providers offer their best moving tips for Moving Help customers. Each tip comes from their own experiences of helping other customers just like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor\u2019s Note:<\/strong> Answers were copy edited for clarity, brevity, style, and conciseness.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.\u00a0Get the Larger U-Haul Truck Rental<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in between picking two different sizes of U-Haul truck rentals<\/a>, go with the larger one. It\u2019ll be easier to adjust to having too much room vs. not having enough room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you get too small of a U-Haul truck rental, it becomes a headache on what you\u2019ll do with the rest of your items. You also can read our \u201cWhat Size U-Haul Truck Do I Need?<\/a>\u201d article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If you are unsure if the items will all fit into a smaller U-Haul, it\u2019s wise to go ahead and upgrade to the next larger size U-Haul,\u201d John Wayne Moving<\/a> said. \u201cThe price difference is negligible and makes for more efficient loading.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. Tape Boxes Closed for Faster Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should have any loose items packed into your moving boxes, and those moving boxes taped shut prior to your Service Provider arriving at your home. By doing this moving tip, you\u2019ll make the whole process much quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should have loose items into moving boxes with tops closed and taped shut, John Wayne Moving said. This way, it\u2019ll create quick transportation and efficient loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Have Tape and Other Material for Moving Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This moving tip is great for your moving day. You should have paper packing tape<\/a>, furniture blankets<\/a>, and mover\u2019s stretch plastic wrap<\/a> on hand. This way, you or your moving labor provider can use it for any needs, including last-minute needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s recommended having the items mentioned above because they can be used by your moving labor providers to help prevent damage to your furniture and pack the truck rental safely, John Wayne Moving said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Leave Detailed Notes About Your Move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best and fastest way to have a super easy move is to leave super detailed notes about your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While writing down you need \u201cpacking and unpacking help\u201d is helpful, it doesn\u2019t explain what you\u2019re packing or unpacking, where your truck rental or storage container will be located near your home, how many stairs in your home, tight hallways, etc. The more details you can provide to your moving labor provider, the better it\u2019ll be for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“(Customers should) leave detailed notes about their move instead of just load or unload,\u201d is what Murphy\u2019s Movers<\/a> recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Moving Help Service Providers Don\u2019t Have Trucks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you book a moving labor provider on the Moving Help Marketplace, you\u2019ll need to understand that our Service Providers don\u2019t offer trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because Moving Help is powered by U-Haul, you can easily rent a U-Haul truck rental<\/a>, or you can book a U-Box storage container<\/a> with U-Haul. Our providers are labor-only, which means they don\u2019t have to provide any moving equipment<\/a> either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll need to think about how you’ll transport their belongings since moving labor companies don\u2019t provide trucks, <\/strong>Murphy’s Movers said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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6. No Hidden Fees With Moving Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moving Help doesn\u2019t have any hidden fees. We don\u2019t like hidden fees. The price you see is the price you pay. We believe in upfront pricing. Your Moving Helper has already accounted for driving time, gas, and stairs into the price you see online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers should remember Moving Help doesn\u2019t have any hidden fees, Murphy\u2019s Movers said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With no hidden fees \u2014 other than possible additional customer invoices<\/a> that came up during the job \u2014 and the flexibility that booking by the hours offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Know Your Home\u2019s Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

know where everything is located. If you have items in multiple rooms, take pictures ahead of time, so your provider will know all the rooms they need to enter to move all your belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Know your house\u00a0meaning\u00a0every item in every room,\u201d\u00a0Elevation Movers<\/a>\u00a0said.\u00a0\u201cHave a good enough general idea of what you have even if you\u00a0have to\u00a0take and send pictures. If you have stairs, long hallways, etc., as this will help us to better factor in and give you an exact quote on how long your job will be so\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0little to no confusion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Consolidate Your Little Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a ton of little items, you should consolidate them into moving boxes as much as possible. You also should make it easier for the movers to move them quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It’s\u00a0recommended\u00a0putting\u00a0consolidated\u00a0little items into moving boxes\u00a0by the door, so\u00a0providers\u00a0can easily get them out and onto the truck for the customer, Murphy\u2019s Movers said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Know Where Your Stuff Goes in Your New Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you label<\/a> your moving boxes by room, you\u2019ll know which room it belongs to in your new home. Additionally, try to have an idea of where you want all your furniture located in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s recommended to know where your belongings will go, so it can be in the exact intended spot in your new home, so you don\u2019t have to touch anything after the job is done, Elevation Movers said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Spreading Heavy Items into Smaller Boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u00a0shouldn\u2019t\u00a0put heavy items into\u00a0medium<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0large moving boxes<\/a>. You should put heavy items such as books into\u00a0small moving boxes<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0book boxes<\/a>. Yes,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have more boxes, but this will help you\u00a0in the long run\u00a0when it comes to loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Booking Enough Time for Your Move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the most common booking with Moving Help is two helpers for two hours, it might not be right for you. When you search for\u00a0moving labor in your area, you have\u00a0an option\u00a0to adjust how many helpers and hours you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Underneath those two options, you can click on the question, \u201cHow many hours do I need?\u201d\u00a0This pop-up box will help give you a better\u00a0estimation\u00a0for how long your move will take for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. How to Properly Move a Fridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you move\u00a0a fridge, you should make sure you have the route planned first.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Then you\u2019ll want to measure the fridge and any doorways it must pass to make sure there\u2019s enough space. For more information, you can read our \u201cHow to Load a Fridge<\/a>\u201d article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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