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There is never really an easy way to know when you are going to have to deal with a big change, things randomly happen all of the time, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. A change that is common today is home relocation! It is unfortunate and not an easy task, but there are services out there to make it easier, and there are actually a couple different methods of moving that you can choose from if you ever have to.

1. Moving Yourself. You Are the Movers.
This task may be the most difficult out of the three options, and the concept that it is cheapest is extremely debatable. Moving completely on your own will consist of you by yourself or with the help of family and friends first off renting a big enough truck to fit all of your belongings into, which yes, there is services out there for this, so that is nice. Then you will need to purchase all of the necessary packaging, and pack everything up into the truck. Once everything is packed you will need to pay for gas to get to the new location then once there, you have to then rewind, and unload and unpack. It is a lot of work to say the least, and there is no telling how much you will spend.

2. Hire a Professional Moving Company
Sometimes could get expensive based on how much stuff you have, how long it takes, and where the new location is, but you must remember that these guys are experts at their jobs and will probably do it the best. There is certain companies that specialize in certain moves, such as residential moves, commercial moves, and some depend on distance as well. Long distance movers tend to be a little move expensive because you have to remember, gas is not free and they are driving to the new location in a big heavy truck.

3. Moving pods
Moving pods are a newer method to moving, think of them as a mix between the two methods listed above. You hire a company that will come and drop off these big storage containers, which are called moving pods, people commonly use one to six pods, then the next part is on your own. You will pack up all of your belongings into these containers at your own pace and on your own time, then the company will come back and pick up the pods to transport them to the new location.

All three of these methods for movers will obviously get you from point A to point B, it is just deciding which of the options best fits you and your current situation. It is important to think about how much time you have to move and how much money you are willing to spend on the process.