{"id":3809,"date":"2023-02-01T00:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T00:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/?p=3809"},"modified":"2024-02-07T16:08:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T16:08:25","slug":"how-to-save-money-before-a-big-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/how-to-save-money-before-a-big-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money Before a Big Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving can be an expensive process, with costs for packing materials, moving trucks, and professional movers adding up quickly. However, there are ways to save money before a big move that can help make the process more affordable. Here are some tips to help you save money before your next move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start Early\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

One of the easiest ways to save money before a big move is to start planning and preparing as early as possible. The more time you have to organize and sort through your belongings, the less you’ll need to spend on packing materials and moving services.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Rid of Unnecessary Items<\/b><\/h3>\n

One of the most effective ways to save money before a big move is to get rid of items you no longer need or use. Consider having a garage sale, selling items online, or donating them to a charity. This will not only reduce the number of items you need to move, but it can also help you earn some extra money to put toward moving expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use Free Packing Materials<\/b><\/h3>\n

Packing materials can be expensive, but there are many free options available. Ask local businesses for their discarded boxes, or use household items such as towels and blankets to wrap fragile items.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do It Yourself<\/b><\/h3>\n

Hiring professional movers can be expensive, so consider doing some of the work yourself. Renting a moving truck and packing and loading it yourself can save you a significant amount of money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Compare Moving Companies<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you do decide to hire professional movers, make sure to compare prices and services from multiple companies. You may be able to find a more affordable option that fits your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

By following these tips, you can save money before a big move and make the process more affordable. Remember to start early, get rid of unnecessary items, use free packing materials, do it yourself, and compare moving companies to get the best deal possible. <\/span>For more information, visit <\/span>UNITS of Northern NJ.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Moving can be an expensive process, with costs for packing materials, moving trucks, and professional movers adding up quickly. However, there are ways to save money before a big move that can help make the process more affordable. Here are some tips to help you save money before your next move. Start Early\u00a0 One of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-and-storage-advice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3809"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3809"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4182,"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3809\/revisions\/4182"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/northern-nj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}