If you have decided try moving on your own, you can easily save yourself a chunk of money and have fun at the same time. This article discusses a few steps to make the process fly by.
If you've decided try moving on your own,
you can easily save yourself a chunk of money and have fun at the same time. This article outlines a few steps to make the process fly by.
If you’re planning a move, whether out of state or a few blocks away you can effectively save yourself a good deal of money by making the decision to go about it yourself. Truth be told, while moving may not be the ideal way to spend your free time, you can probably think of quite a few ways in which you would rather spend the money you can save by going about it without the aid of a professional company. In this article, we will outline a few tips and tricks to help you ensure that your next move goes as smoothly as possible.
Step 1 – To begin, go through your belongings and make yourself an accurate inventory. You will end of using this list as a way of determining the amount of supplies you will require to make the move possible. This includes the number of boxes, the size of the truck, and any special arrangements that you may need to make for unique or heavy items.
Step 2 – Find truck rental companies in your area and evaluate the services they offer and the prices at which those services are offered at. Discuss insurance options and inspect the quality of the vehicles which the company has available.
Step 3 – From your initial moving inventory list and the calculations you made regarding space requirements, rent the truck that best suits your situation. If you’re still having trouble, you can likely rely on the rental agency for a recommendation.
Step 4 – Find out information pertaining to the pick up and drop off points for the vehicle. You’ll want your drop off location to be as close to your destination as possible. Find out any information regarding added fees that you may incur from keeping the vehicle an extra day or if you happen to use any optional services.
Step 5 – Plan ahead and make any arrangements you’ll need throughout your trip. If this is a cross-state move, look into hotels or plane tickets for family members. If the rest of your party will be driving in a separate vehicle, you may need to reserve a rental car. The more you take care of ahead of time, the less stress you’ll have.
Step 6 – Decide whether you will need to purchase any additional moving aids. These would include tape, extra boxes, dollies and anything else to ensure your trip goes smoothly.
Step 7 – During your initial packing, you will likely find that there are some items which you have acquired that have no use to you. Sell or donate these items in order to reduce the amount on packing and unpacking throughout the process. Not only will it make the move easier, but it can also add to your travel budget.
Step 8 – You don’t want to go about the move completely alone. Arrange for family and friends to help you load and unload your belongings to make things easier on yourself. Most of these people are an easy pay, and will be happy to work for a beer and a couple slices of pizza. Overall, your move can become a fun time for everyone involved.
