In this blog entry, the professional Charleston residential moving service team here at NoFlex Moving will detail some fantastic tips for saving money during your residential move.
Saving Money on Your Move
- Relocating with less weight and space will decrease moving truck fees.
- Eliminate items you no longer need such as old clothes and appliances during your preparation for moving.
- Avoid moving unnecessary items by donating your gently used belongings.
- Sell usable items online or through garage sales.
- Replace outdated items (appliances, furniture, etc.) after moving to save on transportation costs.
- If you haven’t used items in the last twelve months, consider getting rid of them before your move
Gathering Packing Materials
- Gather packing materials ahead of time to prevent costly last-minute purchases.
- Seek out free boxes by visiting local stores and online platforms or asking your friends and family for donations.
- Use strong and undamaged boxes to protect items from harm during relocation.
- Refrain from using former food or produce storage boxes because they may attract pests.
- Protect your fragile items with newspapers, old magazines or scrap paper rather than spending money on special packing paper.
- Utilize blankets and towels to provide additional protection during packing.
- Check local businesses for free packing supplies such as packing peanuts and bubble wrap.
Packing Tips
- Label boxes clearly to direct movers to the correct destination rooms which speeds up the unloading process.
- Protect fragile items by wrapping them in soft clothing or towels.
- Hire professional movers to transport specialty items needing extra care including large instruments and fine art.
- Maintain a list of your valuable or irreplaceable possessions and transport them on your own if necessary.
Insulation and Padding
- Use towels and t-shirts or blankets to protect fragile items and lower the need for additional packing materials.
- Wrap glassware and dishes between towels or inside socks to protect them from damage.
- Use clothing and towels to envelop gaming systems or computers to minimize the chance of breakage.
- Use items like clothing and bedding that you’re already taking to prevent adding unnecessary weight to your luggage.
- Use bubble wrap or towels to provide additional protection for fragile items.
- Protect large furniture items from scratches by covering them with sheets or blankets.
Moving Efficiency Tips
- Ensure all your belongings are ready for moving day so movers won’t need to wait around.
- Use distinct labels to show both what each box contains and which room it belongs to at your new property
- Make sure the new home is ready for movers by unlocking doors and clearing pathways to facilitate quick unloading.
- Discuss any particular moving requirements or worries regarding fragile objects and heavy furniture with movers before the move begins.
