Maybe you're just moving across town, or you don't think you have enough stuff to warrant the expense of a moving company. Regardless of your reasoning, renting a moving truck and doing it yourself can help save a lot of money—not to mention the stress of letting a stranger haul your grandmother's precious china.

To help you make sure you get into your new place in one piece, West Side Storage & Truck Rental has some tips for do-it-yourself movers:

• Purge All Your Belongings: About a month before your move, go through all of your belongings and divide them into three piles: keep, donate, and maybe. Keep anything you use regularly or items that have sentimental value, but consider trashing or donating anything you haven't used in at least a year. If something you own has been sitting undisturbed for two years, it’s probably time to let it go.
• Label Your Boxes: Almost everyone owns more than they think they do, so take the time to mark down the contents of every box as you go along. If you don't, the stress of loading your moving truck won't hold a candle to the chaos of unloading it.
• Load The Heavier Items First: Put furniture, books, and other heavy items in first, then load lighter boxes on top. Labeling your boxes meticulously will help you avoid putting a box of heavy books on top of your collection of fragile figurines.

In addition to climate-controlled storage units and around-the-clock security, West Side Storage & Truck Rental offers some of the most affordable moving trucks in the area. If you're planning on moving in the near future, call (513) 451-6474 to reserve your moving truck in advance. Visit their website to learn more about secure storage units, or follow this trusted local business on Google+ today.