6 Smart Money Saving Moving Tips

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

But what are the best ways to spend less on a move? As professional movers in Dallas who have worked with thousands of moving families, we've got the tips you'll want to save whilst still preparing for a smooth and pleasant moving experience. The following are our top six sensible money saving moving tips:

1. Carefully Lighten the Load

Moving trucks will cost you according to space and weight. The more streamlined and lightweight your things, the less it'll cost to move. This supplies you the perfect chance for a strategic purge. Not only can you remove outdated clothes and pieces of furniture which do not have to come with, but you can also get rid of belongings you already plan to replace. Toss or give away old appliances, pieces of furniture, bbq grills, and also toys which need to be replaced anyway, then purchase new versions once you arrive at the new house.

2. Collect Packing Materials

Buying packing materials for the move can add up to a shocking cost. Boxes and also packing paper alone constitute a lot of your necessary packing supplies - however you don't exactly need official moving boxes to move properly. Begin accumulating cartons and other packing material several months prior to the move to ensure you don't need to spend money on lots of cartons when it's time to pack up. Look over each box you intend to keep ensuring it's strong, undamaged, and doesn't have lingering organic particles (produce cartons) that may draw insects. Keep newspapers and other sizeable paper products instead of buying packing paper. Remember that newspaper print can chafe on fine china and other items, so you will want to wrap those things in plain paper.

3. Figure Out What to Pack for Yourself

Hiring a professional mover in Dallas to pack your stuff is generally regarded as a luxury and in some cases a business cost. If you would like spend less on a household move, put aside time to pack the majority of the house on your own. You and the household are completely capable of folding apparel into cartons, wrapping and stacking electronics, and clearing kitchen cabinets into new containers. Employ professional movers for packing of delicate items like fine china and large devices which will be difficult to pack by yourself.

4. Use Imaginative Padding Solutions

You don't need paper to pack everything. One imaginative approach to saving on weight, bulk, and packing supplies all at once is to pack with items you plan to take with you. Towels and t-shirts, for example, are actually excellent padding for electronics along with other fragile objects. Layer dishes into the folds of a bath towel to keep them from rattling. Wrap your gaming consoles as well as remote controls in t-shirts to make sure they won't break on the move. This saves room in your clothing boxes and also decreases the volume of purchased packing material you may need.

5. Drive Your Vehicle on a Moving Road-Trip

It will cost you extra to have the moving company in Dallas move your car, however driving your own car has many pros. When you drive, you not simply save on transport, you'll have the opportunity inexpensively move your on-hand items and things that cannot go into the moving truck. Load up the family's overnight supplies into the trunk, then simply load up your pets and houseplants in the backseat rather than paying for specialty transport.

6. Prepare for Time-Efficiency with Your Movers

If your movers are loading and unloading the moving truck, you want it to go as swiftly as possible. This could be strategized in several ways.

· Make certain you are fully packed, and your belongings are all set to be loaded into the truck. This ensures your professional movers in Dallas use all their effort loading rather than waiting.

· Prepare the new residence so it is unlocked and set to be unloaded straight into upon arrival.

· Compare moving quotes to protect yourself from bogus savings from unrealistic time quotes.

· Call your professional movers in Dallas in advance to talk strategy and scheduling.

Moving is definitely an exciting period in anyone's life and saving on your move will give you more financial room to have fun with it. Have a garage sale, donate what you don't want (or prefer to replace) and pack efficiently to sit back and have fun with the savings once you get to the new house. For further useful insights or professional moving services for your approaching long-distance or local move in Dallas, get in touch today!