Moving can be a notoriously expensive and difficult prospect, and there are nearly as many ways to move as there are people who undertake the task every year. New and different ways to move have made it to the marketplace and exploded in popularity during the last decade, and more and more people have found their own unique combinations of available moving technologies to maximize conveniences while minimizing costs. Of course, choosing the right moving company or companies for you is highly dependent on having a game plan and a wee bit of research under your belt beforehand.

First, decide on what kind of budget you can afford before signing any contracts with a moving company. Then decide which ways to move will best fit your budget. Packing, loading, and driving a rented truck yourself is almost always the cheapest way to go, but if you have a little extra to play with, a moving company that offers portable storage containers might be another option. These portable containers are dropped off at your original house at a specific time, filled by you, and then whisked away by professionals to your ultimate destination once you have finished. You then unload your things at the new house, and professionals once again come to take away the container to be used again. And if you have even more cash to use on your move, you can retain a moving company that packs, loads, drives, unpacks, and unloads for you after you cut them a check.

Regardless of the moving company or combination you ultimately decide on, you should always make sure that all vendors you are considering are timely, reputable, and insured. You can check out the backgrounds of any moving company you are planning to retain online, and should pay special attention to the many and varied consumer protection sites on there. Always make sure you deal with a moving company that sports a stellar reputation, and your move should be as painless and stress free as possible! Good luck!