Budget Friendly Moving Tips

When moving to your new home you should expect to at least double the expenses you have in a normal month. A new home means a down payment, renting storage and moving trucks, packing supplies, cleaning supplies, etc. We at A1 Access Storage in Salt Lake City want to help you in saving some of the costs of moving with our affordable storage units and the tips listed below.

Purge your Belongings

A great way to save your money and your budget is by getting rid of the items in your home you just don’t use any more. Holding a garage sale or even selling some of your household items online can help you to make enough to cover the costs of your move. When you have less to move you spend less on moving supplies and truck rentals. For what you can’t sell, consider donating it to a local Goodwill. You will be thankful you have less to move and unpack when it is all said and done.

Thrifty Packing

Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on boxes and packing supplies, use what you can around you. When it comes to non-fragile items you don’t need to get fancy when it comes to moving it from one house to another. Fill up any storage bins, backpacks, duffle bags, and suitcases with less fragile items. Utilize clothing to double as a protective wrap for the fragile items you are placing in boxes. Socks and t-shirts work just as well as bubble wrap and newspaper.

Movers vs Friends

While hiring movers to help you with the moving process has some perks, it could put a serious dent in your wallet. Instead, try and enlist in the help of some of your trusted friends or family to help you throughout the process. To make it easier on them, have everything packed and ready to go. Then all they have to do is help with the heavy lifting.

Reanalyze your TV and Internet

Moving is the perfect excuse and opportunity to see if there is a better deal out there when it comes to your TV and Internet. A lot of companies will have lower monthly payments for a set amount of time when you are joining them as a new customer. Do your research and you could end up saving some money in the long run.