Continuing the article from yesterday, I’d like to offer still more frugal tips for moving. Between lifting and hauling, sorting and moving items, any moving day activity is exhausting, time consuming and can be expensive. By following the different tips I’ve offered, you could save quite a bit of money by the end!
Use Containers
Forget the boxes and packing tape, you might already have some items you can use for storage and moving. If you are like me, you might have several containers already in your home and since they come with lids, you save on boxes and tape!
Packing Materials
Peanuts, bubble wrap, newspaper – you name it. You can get very low cost packing materials by using your newspapers. Collect the free one’s that get thrown on your driveway several times a week. Or pick up some free publications and save them and use them. You can tear up old magazines and other paper items to use as “cushions” inside the boxes. You can also use clothing, towels and other inexpensive ways to save on packing materials.
Rentals
One sure way to spend a lot on moving is rentals. Any kind of rental. Renting a dolly, blankets – anything. It would be more cost effective to use what you have. Not to mention you can get a dolly for around $30 or so at many different places. Depending on how many days you keep the dolly, this can add up to savings if you purchase it rather than renting it (the case with most things you rent!) The same thing goes for trucks. If you do it yourself, you’re going to save a lot more money that if you hire a mover. Uhaul is perfect. Yes, it might mean a little more manpower is needed. Round up your friends, buy ’em some beers and get to work! By doing the majority of work yourself, you seriously save thousands of dollars. I can prove it – I’ve done it way too often!
So I hope these tips help, and that you can find some ways to cut your stress and budget down on moving day!
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