Let’s face it: moving can be expensive. Whether buying furniture for your new home or realizing you need a bigger truck to carry all your belongings, it can take a toll on your wallet. Luckily, we know something about moving and figured out how to get the most value for your buck and save your wallet.
Consider Moving on a Slow Day
The most popular time to move is Friday and Saturday, but when you rent a truck from Sunday to Thursday, there are cheaper in-town rates because the need for a moving truck is not in as high of demand. (This also means there is a wider range of vehicles available.)
Luckily, with Truck Share 24/7, even if your location is closed on one of the slower days, you still can pick up and drop off a moving truck.
Loading a U-Haul Correctly For Your Move
The biggest mistake someone can make is not filling up their U-Haul truck correctly and not utilizing all the truck’s corners. When you aren’t packing the truck properly, you might think you need a bigger truck and spend more money renting a bigger vehicle when you don’t need one. Below are some helpful tips for packing a truck.
- Secure fragile items in Mom’s Attic with straps and bungee cords.
- Load big and heavy items against the front wall.
- Distribute weight evenly from side to side.
- Fill the Mother’s Attic with smaller boxes.
Plan Your Move in Advance
The best way to save some money is by planning ahead. When you reserve equipment in advance, the rate ends up being lower.
If you need help on the move, ask your friends for help in advance so they can also make plans. Friends usually will help move if you provide them with a tasty dinner to look forward to, like pizza or tacos.
Save Money on Moving Supplies
Moving supplies can get pricey Based on how much you are planning on bringing with you to your new home. U-Haul Centers have a Take a Box, Leave a Box program. Anyone is allowed to take advantage of these free, lightly used boxes! For more information, click on the link here.
To know exactly how much supplies will cost you, you can go to the Moving Supply Calculator and order supplies straight from the website.
Like everything, we need to remember quality vs. quantity is important. Here our some of our most popular moving supplies:
When moving day comes your way, use these tips to get the most out of your buck. For more ways to save money, follow us on our social pages on Pinterest, X (formally Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram!
