Ways to Save Money When Moving, Part 2
August 31, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under money saving idea, saving money
We are still in the process of making a local move to the house we just purchased. Naturally, I have moving on my mind. Last week, I pointed out a few ways to save money when moving and today I’ll add to the money saving tips.
4) Don’t buy new boxes. The last time my husband and I moved, we bought about eight boxes. The rest were boxes that we picked up from grocery stores, Wal-Mart, and other places. If you like for all of your boxes to be the same size, then try purchasing used moving boxes. I’ve even seen them being given away on Freecycle.
5) Compare truck rental rates from different companies. Compare the size of the truck with the price and know if they’re going to charge you per mile that you drive or if some miles are included in the deal.
6) Consider moving on a weekday. I’ve been told many times that it is cheaper to move during the week. I guess it makes sense because of supply and demand. More people want to move on the weekends. If you’re able to move during the week then check out weekday rental prices.
What ways do you save money when moving?
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