subject: Moving House With Minimal Costs [print this page] Moving time is not only a time of hard work and effort, but often a time to break the bank. Are there steps that one can take to save some dough when relocating or moving? Yes, it can be done.
You will first have to deal with most moving expenses being unavoidable and necessary. These expenses include paying for a moving service or moving truck to move your items, paying for your old house to be sanitized for the new residents and paying for your new house to be livable for you and your family. But these mandatory expenses can all be reduced, even if all these tasks need to be done. Saving can be accomplished with some simple sacrifices that should all be worth it.
Getting boxes for free is one great way to save. Since people don't usually know where to find moving boxes, they resort to purchasing from van companies and end up spending lots of money. These boxes may be sturdy and well-built for the long haul of moving but they cost a lot. People who move can easily spend up to around a hundred dollars just on boxes alone. However, surplus boxes can easily be found at nearby merchants like supermarkets and liquor stores, copy shops as well. These boxes are often close to being as durable as van line boxes, and come free of charge.
For the moving process itself, hire a moving truck instead. Relying on moving services can cost you a lot of money, despite saving you time. Hiring a moving company saves time as they do all the dirty work, packing the truck and moving the items, but think of the extra cash it will cost to hire them. You can save quite a lot of cash by performing the whole process yourself and packing your own truck with the items. If you choose to rent a truck, do your research well and look for a company that has a cheap rate and no hidden fees, and preferably a special deal.
The packing of breakable or fragile items can be a tricky process. The delicate process of packing fragile items is largely ignored, but the easiest way one can do so is by using old clothing or bed sheets to wrap them up. Other means of wrapping, like bubble wrap and newspapers, may seem easier, but wouldn't be as durable and could be more expensive. Any bed sheets or clothing used for this process can be washed once you get to your new home.
You don't have to spend much on moving given you follow the advice we just discussed.
