Portable storage units are useful in many different situations. If you are looking to get some extra stuff out of your home so that you can get some renovating projects completed or just to decrease the clutter, you can have a storage container dropped off right at your front door. What else could you use this service for? My blog is filled with tips and ideas about how to use portable storage units to make your life a little bit easier. Maybe, you will find a use for portable storage unit that you have not even considered in the past, but comes in extremely handy.
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5 Ways To Save Big On Your Next Move
Zeynel Hofkamp
Moves don't have to be too expensive. With advance planning and the following tips, you can save quite a bit of cash on your next move.
1. Choose the Off-Time
Moving services are in short supply and thus cost more during peak moving times. On a monthly basis, most moves occur on weekends near the beginning or end of the month, so a weekday move mid-month can be less expensive. Seasonally, hot moving times can vary locally, but generally, summer moves can be more costly due to demand, with the weekends following the beginning of summer break and those preceding the first day of school being the busiest.
2. Explore Options
There are different ways to move. If you have plenty of help available and can drive, it may be most cost-effective to rent a truck. Alternatively, you can rent and drive the truck and then just hire movers to load and unload. For longer moves, a full-service company can be quite cost-effective if you score a package deal. There are also storage cubes that you pack and then the movers take them to your new home.
3. Schedule In Advance
Advance booking ensures that your movers are available when you need them, but it can also save money. Advance scheduling can help you lock in a lower price ahead of any seasonal price hikes. Advance scheduling also means you have time to shop around and choose whom you want to do business with.
4. Save on Boxes
Moving supplies like boxes can take up a lot of a moving budget, but there are ways to save. For a DIY local move, free boxes from the grocery store can suffice. For longer moves, you want boxes that are sure to be sturdy and durable. Fortunately, some moving companies re-sell gently used boxes at a very low fee. You can also purchase or find free boxes on neighborhood social networks, typically being sold or given away by others that have just moved.
5. Compare Packing Options
Many full-service moving companies provide a menu of packing options. There are general packing services as well as specialized services, such as for moving pianos or expensive tech. There is white glove service, which can include unpacking and furniture assembly. Compare the different levels of packing services and purchase the package that covers what you need.
Contact a moving company to get a quote today.
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