DIY Moving Tips
When it comes to moving, making the decision to go about the process yourself can not only be a rewarding experience, but can save you a bit of cash as well. If you’re a neat freak or just get a little edgy when you think about someone else touching your things, this may just be the best option for you. In this article, we will outline a few tips to help you along the way.
Items You’ll Need:
Dollies
Boxes
Rental Cars (For Long Distance)
Markers
Tape
Pink Packing Peanuts (The Best Kind!)
Step 1 – Before you begin,
take the time to inventory all of the items in the house. This will be helpful in determining the exact number of boxes and the size of the vehicle you will need to move everything.
Step 2 – In most cases, your dad’s pickup truck isn’t going to cut it. Unless you’re looking to move 5 items at a time, traveling back and forth over the course of a week, you’re going to need a rental truck. Hop online and check out rates and reviews or pay a visit to a few truck rental companies to find out why types of services they provide customers. Take notes and review them before making a final decision.
Step 3 – Choose the vehicle which is sized most appropriately to your specific space requirements. You can usually eyeball it, but you may want to consider checking out the free guides that are provided by many of the rental company’s regarding your possible choices.
Step 4 – Know about your company’s specific pick-up and drop-off locations and requirements. The last thing you want is to be stuck with a fee at the end of your move. Find a drop point which is as near to your destination as possible and be sure to drop it off at the time that is designated in the contract.
Step 5 – If you are moving long distance, take the time to arrange any necessary accommodations along the way. These might include hotels, car rentals or plane tickets, depending on the specifics of your family and the moving plan overall.
Step 6 – Head out to your local supply shop and pick up any necessary moving aids that you’ll need for the packing process. Packing tape, packing peanuts, and markers are all essential to a worry-free move. You can try to save money on boxes by asking your local grocery or appliance store if they have any spares that they will be disposing of. TV boxes are pure gold.
Step 7 – Go through your belongings and donate any items which you have no need for. Not only will this reduce the amount of packing, lifting, and arranging throughout the move, but it will also help the community.
Step 8 – If you’re owed a few favors, call them in. Contact your friend and family members who live in the area and ask if they wouldn’t mind lending a hand to your move, either before and after. And remember… nothing says “thank you!” like pizza and a nice cold beer.
