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truck rental is essential for transporting items to a storage facility during a move. Having a method when organizing furniture and boxes in the vehicle will not only help maximize your use of the space, but also keep your possessions safe. Here are a few steps to take to find room for everything.

How to Protect Your Belongings in a Moving Truck

1. Break Down Furniture

Start by removing the legs from all tables. Carefully bag up the screws and tape them to the bottom of each surface to keep track of pieces. Keep all legs upright in the truck so they take up less space. Shelving and bed frames can also be disassembled and propped up.

2. Load Heavy Items First

truck rentalCover appliances, sofas, entertainment centers, and mattresses with bubble wrap and packing blankets to prevent damage. Determine which piece is the heaviest and push that all the way up against the front of the truck. Working downward, continue loading the largest items until only boxes and small pieces of furniture are left.

3. Fill Spaces With Fabric

Lay out your rugs and vacuum them before rolling them up. Wrap them in thick sheets of plastic and secure them with twine or tape. Prop them upright in each corner of the truck to use the square footage efficiently. Use towels for extra padding around fragile items, including sound systems and nightstands.

4. Arrange to Prevent Movement

Prop covered mattresses against one side of the truck and tuck the headboards in between. Place breakable items, such as lamps and mirrors, in tight areas so they don’t shift. Put heavy boxes on the floor and lighter ones on top of any standing chairs and sofas. Avoid stacking boxes too high so they don’t fall.

 

If you need a truck rental to move items into storage, turn to Student Storage Solutions in Rochester, NY. They have storage units in a range of sizes, and their fenced-in facility is constantly monitored for your protection. Free moving boxes are available upon purchase. Call (585) 232-3450 to discuss truck rentals, or visit their website for additional information on their storage units.

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