Publisher's Synopsis
Use the Complete Household Self-Move Guide to save money on the cost of a full household move. Learn all the skills of a former Professional Mover to show you how to: - Plan Your Move - All the end to end steps from ordering the truck to returning the truck after the move- Estimate furniture volume and boxes, and the size truck you will need- Pack your household goods properly to avoid damage- Disconnect/Connect and move appliances- Load/Unload the Truck and how to safely carry Heavy Furniture- This book includes an Excel download with 12 templates to help you plan your move- Sample four bedroom household move included with approved references to U-Haul(R) products and services!- Reduce the stress of a household move by having the confidence to do it right!How much can you save by doing it yourself?The full household example used in this book is estimated to cost $12,000 for a full moving company service. The same move using a U-Haul(R) Rental Truck and services would cost around $3,000, a savings of $9,000! BUT, you are signing up for a lot of hard work, and this book will step you through the end-to-end move process.John Elie has over 30 years of experience with countless household moves, as a professional mover and using U-Haul(R) and other rental trucks. As a full time Project Manager, he has combined the discipline of project management with the skills of professional moving to bring you this easy to read instruction manual on how to do your own self-move. This book have over 200 illustrations, 12 Excel moving templates, and 18 Chapters that walk you through an 8 Step Moving process. It also references 15 You-Tube videos to reinforce moving concepts like packing and loading. Download the Moving Templates at www.trymoving.com. The U-Haul(R) products and services shown or referenced in this book are provided at U-Haul locations throughout the United States and Canada. All U-Haul Trademarks and copyrighted images are used with permission of U-Haul International, Inc.Who Should Use this Book: - If you plan on renting a U-Haul(R) truck for a self-move, but you are not sure how to load it, or all the steps needed to properly pack your household goods.- If you have considered a Self-Move, but you are reluctant because you feel you do not have the knowledge to do it properly- You would like to save money with a Self-Move, but you are unable to lift heavy furniture and boxes.- You are only moving a small apartment, not a large house. The same principles apply, just adjust your furniture volume using the Planning Templates.My book will show you how to overcome all of these concerns. With the right amount of time to properly plan your move, anyone with a valid drivers license (over the age of 18) can conduct their own self-move. So Happy Moving, and do not hesitate to contact the Author with any questions or comments by visiting www.TryMoving.com, or via email at [email protected].
