6 Smart Money Saving Moving Tips

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

However what are the most effective strategies to save money on a move? As professional movers in Little Rock that have worked with countless moving families, we certainly have the guidance you need to save while still organizing a simple and pleasant moving experience. Here are our top 6 sensible money saving moving suggestions:

1. Deliberately Lighten the Load

Moving trucks charge depending on space and weight. The more streamlined and lightweight your things, the less it will cost to move. This supplies you the ultimate potential for a planned purge. Not only will you clear out unwanted clothes and household furniture which do not really need to come with, but you may also get rid of items you already want to replace. Toss or give away old home appliances, pieces of furniture, bbq grills, as well as toys that need to be replaced anyway, and then buy new versions after you arrive at the new residence.

2. Accumulate Packing Materials

Buying packing materials for the move can easily add up to a surprising price. Boxes as well as packing paper alone constitute much of your needed packing supplies - however you do not always need official moving boxes to move effectively. Start collecting boxes along with other packing material a couple of months before the move so you do not have to purchase a lot of boxes when it is time to pack up. Look over each and every box you want to keep ensuring it is sturdy, undamaged, and does not have residual organic substances (produce cartons) that might attract bugs. Keep newspapers as well as other big paper items instead of buying packing paper. Keep in mind that newspaper print could chafe on fine china and other items, so you will want to wrap those things in plain paper.

3. Understand What to Pack for Yourself

Working with a professional mover in Little Rock to pack your things is commonly considered a luxury and in some cases a business expenditure. If you would like spend less on a household move, reserve time to pack most of the house for yourself. You and the household are generally completely capable of folding clothes into cartons, wrapping and stacking electronic devices, and clearing kitchen cabinets into new boxes. Use a local moving company for packing of fragile things like fine china and big instruments which will be challenging to pack yourself.

4. Use Creative Padding Solutions

You do not need paper to pack all things. One imaginative way to save on weight, bulk, as well as packing materials in one fell swoop is to pack with items you plan to take along. Bathroom towels and t-shirts, for instance, make great padding for electronics along with other breakable objects. Layer dishes into the folds of a towel to keep them from rattling. Wrap your gaming consoles and controllers in t-shirts to ensure they don't crack on the move. This will save room in your clothing boxes as well as reduces the volume of purchased packing material you'll need.

5. Drive Your Vehicle on a Moving Road-Trip

It will cost you additional to have the moving company in Little Rock transport your automobile, however driving your own car has several pros. If you drive, you not only save money on transport, you'll have the opportunity cheaply move your on-hand items and stuff that cannot go into the moving truck. Load up the family's overnight supplies into the trunk, then load up household pets and houseplants in the backseat instead of paying for specialty transport.

6. Plan for Time-Efficiency with Your Movers

When your movers are loading and unloading the moving truck, you want it to go as quickly as feasible. This can be strategized in a few ways.

· Make sure you are completely packed, and your belongings are set to be loaded into the moving van. This ensures your movers expend all their energy loading as opposed to waiting.

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

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

· Call your professional movers in Little Rock beforehand to dicuss strategy and scheduling.

Moving is definitely an enjoyable 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, give away what you don't need (or prefer to replace) and pack properly to sit back and have fun with the savings once you reach the new home. For more valuable observations or expert moving services for your next long-distance or local move in Little Rock, give us a call today!