Moving Tips | Stretching a Moving Budget

Published: July 08, 2022

Moving is time-consuming, tiring, and stressful. But, it doesn’t have to be expensive. Today, we will outline various strategic elements that can guide you to a successful move where you save as much money as possible. Keep reading to find out more moving tips. 

Supplies

The importance of supplies cannot be understated when preparing for a move. You need boxes, tape, insulating material, and more to properly protect and efficiently move all of your items during a move. Odds are you already have some or most of these materials readily available. Make sure you thoroughly search your domicile for anything of these items, or items that can substitute for them. Don’t have any bubble wrap? That’s fine! Newspaper, t-shirts, towels, blankets, sweaters, and bedding can all be used as a substitute.

Get creative and spend plenty of time getting prepared properly. A great way to get free cardboard boxes is by going to local grocery or liquor stores and asking for some of their boxes. Don’t underestimate the storage capacity of luggage either, you can fit a lot of clothes into them at once. Most of them also come with smaller pockets that you can fill. If you need lots of these items, asking a neighbor or friend for some of their supplies can be a lot cheaper than buying them from a retail store. 

Unwanted Belongings

Have you been saving a load of clothes for donation? The time before the move is the perfect time to make the donation. However, you should analyze your entire dwelling for donatable, sellable, and unwanted items. Clearing out all of these types of items saves you time and money by creating less overall clutter before the move. This is especially true if you are paying movers to help you. They get paid by the hour, so the less time they spend on your property the better. Create less work for them by clearing up space. You will also save money by needing to acquire fewer boxes and packing material. Getting rid of unwanted items can also make you some money. If you have the time, holding a yard sale can provide some cash for purchasing supplies and paying movers. 

Portable Storage

Portable storage combines the best moving advantages into one. Not only will you save money, but you will also have more time to load and unload your things. Most portable storage companies operate by dropping off a storage container at your property and then coming to pick it up when you tell them you are ready. They also usually have a wide variety of size and specification options to choose from. This way you can choose what works best for you and your pocketbook. 

Our Services

Most people dread the moving process—until they move with UNITS®! Avoid hiring an expensive moving company or driving a bulky moving truck. With UNITS®, you can have a 16-foot container on your property for as long as you need to pack it, and we’ll transport it to your new home or business when moving day comes! Plus, you can take as much time as you need to unpack—we will never rush you. Moving can be truly stress-free when you choose UNITS®!

Our average cost of storage solutions is typically far less than that of national brands. Get a free quote from us today and then compare our quote apples to apples with any national brand—you won’t be disappointed! UNITS® doesn’t have any hidden fees—PERIOD.