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| Studio/1 Bedroom | 2 helpers | 2-3 hours |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 helpers | 3-4 hours |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 helpers | 4-5 hours |
| 4 bedrooms | 3-4 helpers | 4-6 hours |
| Studio | 2 movers and a truck | 2-3 hours |
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers and a truck | 2-4 hours |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers and a truck | 3-5 hours |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers and a truck | 5-7 hours |
| 4 bedrooms | 3-4 movers and a truck | 6-8 hours |
When planning a long-distance move, you often have to choose between renting a truck from companies like Penske or U-Haul and using a portable moving container like PODS. Newer services like U-Pack and Zippy Shell also offer blended options that combine truck rental with container convenience.
Moving Containers and Rental Trucks
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has simplified the process of changing your address and forwarding your mail, ensuring uninterrupted delivery during transitions. This guide will walk you through the key steps while highlighting essential details to avoid common mistakes. Whether you're moving permanently or temporarily, understanding these steps can save time and ensure important mail reaches you seamlessly.
Changing Your Address
Moving involves more than just packing and transporting furniture. While this can be nerve-wracking, it also lets you make some changes and organize your home.
Things to do Before Move In
One challenge of moving is that it’s hard to know how long packing and loading will take. Because most local moving companies charge by the hour, planning ahead is the best way to manage your costs. Follow our guide to plan, pack, and organize before moving day to save time, lower stress, and get the most value for your money.
Tips for Moving at an Hourly Rate
Plasma and LCD TVs are items you need to take extra care with, especially if you don't have the original box. Here are some tips on how to pack a flat screen TV to avoid damage during a move.
How to Pack a Plasma or LCD TV
Climate-controlled storage units usually cost more than standard outdoor units. The higher price makes sense when temperature or humidity could damage your stored items. Before choosing a unit, it helps to understand which problems climate control prevents and when you do not need it.
Climate Control or Conventional Storage
| Labor-Only Prices (No Truck) | ||
| # of Movers | First 2 Hours | Additional Hours |
| 1 | $307.50 | $130.00 |
| 2 | $375.00 | $160.00 |
| 3 | $442.50 | $190.00 |
| 4 | $510.00 | $220.00 |
| Prices for Movers with Truck | ||
| # of Movers | First 2 Hours | Additional Hours |
| 1 | $397.50 | $170.00 |
| 2 | $465.00 | $200.00 |
| 3 | $532.50 | $230.00 |
| 4 | $600.00 | $260.00 |
Storage units in Benton Harbor, MI
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