{"id":153,"date":"2014-09-26T13:44:37","date_gmt":"2014-09-26T13:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moving.tips\/?p=153"},"modified":"2015-01-23T08:01:04","modified_gmt":"2015-01-23T08:01:04","slug":"move-cheaply-locally-cross-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moving.tips\/costs-saving-tips\/move-cheaply-locally-cross-country\/","title":{"rendered":"How to move cheaply locally or cross-country?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every move comes with its unique set of worries but the dominant thought in your head will most likely be, \u201c<i>How much will the move cost?<\/i>\u201d and \u201c<i>Is there anything I can do to lower the moving expenses?<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it turns out that there a number of easy steps you can take to substantially cut down your moving expenses and end up moving on the cheap:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Choose the best mover<\/b>: as far as rates, conditions and services go, no two moving companies are alike. To find the right moving company for your move, obtain at least 3 written in-house estimates and compare them closely before making up your mind.<\/li>\n<li><b>Book early and schedule smart<\/b>: you\u2019re advised to reserve your move as soon as you know the moving date. The earlier you book your moving services, the lower the relocation price tends to be. Also, if at all possible, schedule your move on a weekday or during the middle of the month when the moving rates are usually lower. For example, moving during the off-peak season (September &#8211; May) could save you up to 30% from the standard moving price.<\/li>\n<li><b>Declutter: <\/b>Remember that less items to relocate means less money out of your pocket. Do a full household inventory and get rid of all the useless stuff that you\u2019ve accumulated through the years. Out of the things that you you\u2019ve decided to leave behind, sell or donate the belongings that are still usable and throw away the worthless junk.<\/li>\n<li><b>Get boxes: <\/b>you can get moving boxes in good condition for free from local retailers, such as grocery stores,bookstores, liquor, electronics and office supply stores. All you have to do is go visit such a store and ask the manager if they have any boxes that they don\u2019t need. More often than not, they\u2019ll be happy to help you out since you\u2019ll be saving them the time and efforts to break them down and recycle them.<\/li>\n<li><b>Mind what you pack<\/b>: every moving company has a specialized list of items that they won\u2019t move for safety reasons. Make sure you have requested that list in advance so that you don\u2019t waste any precious time packing hazardous materials, perishable foods, pets, plants or valuables.<\/li>\n<li><b>Ask for a discount<\/b>: If you\u2019re on a tight moving budget, it won\u2019t hurt to ask your chosen moving company if they currently offer any coupons and special discounts. Who knows &#8211; their reply may pleasantly surprise you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every move comes with its unique set of worries but the dominant thought in your head will most likely be, \u201cHow much will the move cost?\u201d and \u201cIs there anything I can do to lower the moving expenses?\u201d Yes, it turns out that there a number of easy steps you can take to substantially cut<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":154,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The final price of your local or cross country move will determine how you approach the moving job. 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