Save money on your next move, by tossing a bunch of junk you don’t want first, and putting your important possessions in temporary storage. This free guide from Movers.com explains it all, and provides free estimates for your next move, from the best local crews.
Did you know that one of the factors that will affect the cost of your next move is how many boxes you have, and how much they weigh?
So I guess it's obvious that one of the easiest ways you can save money on your next move, is by moving less stuff. The only problem is, what do you keep, and what do you toss?
This free guide from Movers.com explores professional decluttering strategies and packing techniques to help you lessen the load - and an easy way to estimate the overall costs, absolutely free.
You can read the full, free guide, or bookmark it for later, by clicking right here.
It's all broken down into easy-to-understand steps, and they even included a flowchart to make the decision process simpler.
The whole guide explains it all in detail, but in short - they're going to help you sort your stuff into 3 categories: the "Keep It" pile, the "Toss It" pile, and the "Store It" pile. Once you've got your stuff sorted into those 3 categories, the rest is pretty easy, but the guide still walks you through it.
Of course, how much stuff you can eliminate, without tossing anything important, will vary a lot from household to household. Just remember, the more you toss, the easier it is to move - but you don't want to get rid of anything you'll have to replace, because that's not going to save you money in the long run.
The full guide has lots of suggestions for places to look if you need to lighten the load. Junk drawers, closet shelves, and boxes you've stuffed in the garage or attic are a good place to start.
Once you've collected all the items that you no longer require, the guide suggests several methods for disposal, depending on the items in question, and the amount of time you have available. When possible, the guide suggests selling your stuff, to help recoup some of your moving costs.
If you don't have the time or inclination to sell the extra stuff, you can also find several suggestions in the guide about where items can be donated, and which can be recycled. It also contains a list of items that should not be eliminated and you should read this part carefully, then double-check to ensure that no “must-have” items accidentally end up in a disposal pile.
Once you've completed decluttering, the guide includes a simple tool that can help you estimate the rates for professional moving crews. After entering information about your upcoming move into a quote request, you will receive up to 7 estimates from pre-screened local moving crews, absolutely free and with no obligation.
Not bad for a free guide, right?
They've also got tons of other free guides, on every topic related to moving.
Want to learn how to pack more efficiently, carry heavy furniture safely, or load the moving truck yourself? They've got guides for that.
You can check out all their helpful strategies, or get free estimates from local movers, by visiting https://www.movers.com/moving-guides/deciding-what-to-pack-and-what-not-to-pack-when-moving.html
