Move Into Your New Apartment Fast And Cheap

Feb 1
16:20

2010

Andrew Reichek

Andrew Reichek

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discusses how you can move into your new apartment home fast and cheap. There are many ways, but these suggestions should do the trick.

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Moving into a new apartment can be fun. However,Move Into Your New Apartment Fast And Cheap Articles the actual part of moving with boxes and packing may be worse than seeing the dentist. Follow these tips to make your move less stressful.

Before you move into your new apartment home, you should also have a plan set in motion for your actual move, your personal belongings, and any pets you may have. If you decide to move by yourself, you may save hundreds of dollars, but it definitely will take time and effort to accomplish this in an organized manner. But it is doable if you prepare efficiently.

If you wait till the last minute, your best bet is to hire a mover who is experienced. But if you want to do it yourself here are some quick tips.

Get Help

Contact your best friends and family members. They may be your best bet. Although they may try to avoid assisting you, you should somehow reward them with lunch or a small gift. You will need to have enough help to move all your belongings. So arrange accordingly.  Move the heaviest items first. 

You will want to have your friends and family arrive early. They probably will arrive a little  late, so plan this into your schedule. Contact your volunteers early on so they can be prepared. A few weeks in advance is ok. Keep in touch with them a few times in advance so nobody forgets or plans another event.

Borrow a Truck

Since you have friends, you probably are able to find a truck to borrow from one of your friends that is helping you move. If you need more space, rent a truck from an accredited company.  There are many well known companies including Uhaul. Be sure the truck is available before your move. There is nothing worse than not being able to rent a truck the day of the move. Your friends will be anxious and angry.


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Purchase some gloves for your friends. It makes moving heavy items much easier.  They will thank you for this.

How To Pack Your Things

Go out and purchase boxes for your move.  Many storage facilities will sell boxes. They are very inexpensive. Pack your valuables in the same boxes and label them.  Make sure you have completely packed all your belongings so your friends can come in and move them immediately.

Nobody wants to have to wait while you finish packing.  Label all your boxes, that way your friends can place them in the appropriate room.  Sometimes you don’t want your belongings to bounce around in the boxes for fear of breaking.

One good technique is to wrap your fragile items with newspaper and use extra newspaper as padding. And don’t overload your boxes.

When your are finished with your move, go out and buy your friends and family their favorite beverage.

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