How To Save Money on Your Move
Our Moving Tips will save you money on your move.
Our Moving Tips are designed to make your packing job easier. The most important thing you can do is pack, pack, pack. 
Tip #1 – Don’t wait until the last week to pack. Start packing all those things that you know that you won’t be needing in the coming weeks. The last place people start is the Garage and that is where you should start. Why not start in the room or place that accumulated the most amount of things you don’t need right away? Get those out of the way first.
Tip #2 – Save money on your move by having your garage sale before you move
This may sound obvious but you would be surprised by the number of people who say, “After we move we are having a garage sale.” If you don’t want it then get rid of it before you move. Don’t pay to move someone else’s treasures.
Tip #3 – Don’t get your boxes at the Grocery Store
You may be saving money picking up free boxes at your local grocery store but you may be losing money in the long run. Many people collect every imaginable sized box. It is recommended to use standard sized boxes with lids or that can be taped shut. Odd sized boxes do not stack well in the moving truck and require multiple handling adding to the cost of your move. Standard sized boxes stack neatly and cleanly speeding up your move. Also, boxes that are used for produce and fruit are often hiding places for creepy crawlers that you don’t want in your house or your clothes.
Tip #4 – Where Should I get boxes?
There are a variety of places to get moving boxes. Free are the best. You may have a neighbor moving in and they probably want to get rid of their boxes. You can put an ad on Craig’s List and maybe pick up a variety of boxes. The last place to look is at moving companies and storage places that have signs that say, “We Sell Boxes.” Look in the Yellow Pages or on-line for Moving Supplies. Try to find a moving supply store. Also look under Boxes or Cardboard. Often there is a local manufacturer who makes boxes for local trade’s people. The next place to look is Lowe’s and The Home Depot. They have the best retail prices. I usually beat their prices because we are not in the business of selling boxes. We deliver boxes at near our cost in the local area as an added service to our customers.
Tip #5 – Use Heavy Duty Plastic Bags
This is an inexpensive way to move pillows, blankets, and bedspreads. They are good for children’s toys and anything that is not too heavy and not breakable. They also fit neatly into those nooks and crannies when packing the truck helping to secure your load. The more you pack the quicker your move.
Tip #6 – Packing Artwork
Moving companies often sell a variety of sizes of boxes for pictures, mirrors, and art work. These boxes are expensive. If you have a card board box manufacturer or a moving supply store get 4 ft by 8 ft sheets of card board. These large sheets can be cut to size saving lots of money. You can fold them to get them in your car, in many cases. Sometimes, if your order is large enough, you can get Free Delivery from a local supplier. Boxed artwork, pictures, and mirrors are easier to handle and take less time to move therefore saving money on your move.
Tip #7- Pack items in Dressers and Nightstands
It isn’t necessary to remove everything from dresser drawers and night stands. They are just big boxes to us. Remove loose items, jewelry and other unsecured items because we may turn your dresser on its side. Secure partially filled drawers with towels and sheets to make sure your things do not move around. This method saves both you and our men time which in turn saves you money.
Tip #8 – Using Shrink Wrap
Shrink wrapped furniture will protect your furniture and is easier to move and requires less handling, therefore saving you money.
The miracles of plastic are a great aid to moving. If you have a Moving Supply store or can order a roll or two you can prepare your furniture for packing. Using shrink wrap is a two person job and takes a little practice but well worth it. The 18” rolls are the best. Get 80 or 90 gauge. You may only need one or two rolls but if you can sell the extra rolls to your mover or on Craig’s list.
Tip #9 – Pack Electronic Remote Controls and Medicines Where you Can Find Them
Pack your remotes and medicines in Shoe Boxes and place them in the car before you move.