12 Ways to Save Money on Your Move
Is your wallet looking a little thin after purchasing the home or business of your dreams? Moving can be expensive, especially when you think about the supplies needed, hiring help, and possibly even needing to purchase items for your new home. Below are some tips on how to save money during your move:
Moving can feel like a whirlwind of tasks and expenses, especially after investing in your dream home or business. From packing supplies to hiring movers, costs can add up quickly. But with the right approach and a few cost-saving strategies, you can ease the financial burden and still enjoy a smooth moving experience.
Save Money and Stress on Your Move
- Be ready. Being prepared for your move can save lots of last minute expenses or additional costs from an hourly-rate mover.
- Have all walkways clear. Easy in and out not only saves time but also decreases the chances of costly trip-and-fall injuries.
- Have all wall hangings removed from wall. Doing this in advance helps consolidate the move and allows you to fill in those holes in a timely manner.
- Have furniture disassembled. Taking apart beds and removing mirrors from dressers in advance saves time and also allows for some do-it-yourself, less-expensive moving of these items.
- Reassemble furniture at new destination. Moving large pieces of furniture into your new home or business can cause damage and possible injury if not done professionally.
- Have all boxes placed in one area of main level at new destination. If you have hired a professional moving company, you're most likely paying by the hour. Having your boxes left in one place for you to transfer and unpack will cut down on the moving time.
- Pack your own boxes. While super convenient and sometimes necessary, professional packing can add up.
- Have professional movers move only your big items. Decide which things can be packed and safely moved by you and your family. Disassembled furniture is usually DIY but a piano or grandfather clock? Leave that to the professionals.
- Move all smaller items yourself. Moving smaller items saves you money in moving fees but also in packing materials. Get creative! Suitcases, backpacks and briefcases are perfect vessels to "pack" and move your smaller items.
- Have a plan on where furniture will be placed at new destination. Time is money, whether it's your time of that of your hired movers. Knowing exactly where everything is going to go save hours rearranging.
- Donate unwanted goods. The less you move, the more you save. And some donations can be claimed as tax-deductible.
- Declutter prior to moving day. One of the best ways to save time and money preparing for a move is sorting: organize, donate, recycle or trash.
Get a Bang for Your Buck
The tips above can help your move go more smoothly and result in significant savings. A little preparation and a do-it-yourself mindset can reduce expenses without compromising the quality of your move. Whether you're tackling the move on your own or hiring professionals, having a plan in place is key to avoiding unnecessary costs and keeping the process stress-free.
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