Renting a truck and moving your household goods yourself is the least expensive method of moving your belongings. However, it will require time and labor.

If you decide to "do it yourself," keep these tips in mind:

• When renting a truck, check the overall quality and condition of the rental company's trucks
• Find out where to pick up and drop off the rental truck, and try to make the drop-off point as close as possible to your actual destination (ask if there is a drop-off fee)
• Don't get a truck that is too small for your needs or one that is larger than you need; the larger the truck, the more the cost
• Make sure you have insurance to cover the value of the goods you are moving — some rental companies provide this insurance; with other companies, you may have to purchase your own