- Hire some manual labor on at least one end of the move, it will save your back for the other end and be the best $150 spent on the move. Hire them at U-haul.com and make sure to read the reviews before choosing a company.
- Sell as much on craig's list.com beforehand as possible.
- Donate as much to goodwill beforehand as possible. Keep a log of these items, they are tax deductible.
- Keep a file of all moving costs (mileage, hotel, boxes, deposits). Many of these are tax deductible, especially if you're moving for a job transfer.
- Moving supply places (like storage places or U-haul) sell big rolls of green plastic wrap stuff. Get it! We used it to wrap furniture, secure rakes and shovel together, and keep drawers and door closed on furniture.
- If possible, schedule your hook-ups (like cable) for move-in day when you are already there all day.
Do you have any tips?
Don't move anything you "might" not want when you get there.
ReplyDeleteLabel each room with a sign that has a number on it. Especially bedrooms. Send boxes to a room number. Write the number on the box when you pack the truck if you can.
Rent more truck than you think you will need. No sense trying to pack that thing air tight to save $30. The extra room is a stress reliever.