Here is information to help you prepare to move your household possessions. Our Moving Day Countdown is designed to help you perform the myriad tasks that need to be completed in the weeks and days leading up to your move, from notifying your post office to draining oil and gas from your lawn mower.

Your first decision will be whether to use a van line service or to do it yourself. Using a van line service is definitely easier, but it is more expensive. Renting a truck and moving your household goods yourself is the least expensive method, but it is time-consuming and requires a lot of hard, physical work. Even if you have relatives, friends, and neighbors to help you pack and load your belongings, you may not have anyone to help you unload and unpack at the destination site.

Your decision will be based upon the amount of money you are willing to spend, combined with the time and assistance you have available and the number of items you have to move.