How to Slash Moving Costs

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Nobody likes moving.  Personally, I hate it.  It is such a pain.  You have to pack and unpack and by the end of it you will most likely be tired and have a sore back.  However, if you buy a new home, it is bound to happen.  Here are some of the ways you can slash some of the expenses:

Moving Yourself:  Well, I did  this a couple times and it sucks.  I ended up damaging a bunch of stuff which probably cost me more in the long run compared to if I had just hired reputable movers.  In addition, I had to take the day off work which also meant money lost.  If I had worked that day, it would have probably been the same costs as me hiring movers and a lot less headaches...and backaches.  However, I am a 27 year old woman, if you have a bunch of brothers or strong guy friends, you could have a completely different experience.  They would be strong enough to move everything with out damaging it and probably will save you money. 

The biggest advice I can give is to really research the moving company!  One time I looked and just hired one off of kijiji.  What a mistake!  At first I got an amazing rate and they set up an appointment with me and the experience seemed to be perfect....until the actual moving date.  The movers showed up a couple hours late, which was a huge problem because we were moving from a condo and had to reserve the elevator for a specific time slot.  then the movers took our stuff, put it in the truck and said that thy had to increase the actual quote to compensate for a bunch of fake charges.  It ended costing twice as much as they originally said and turned into the move from hell.  After researching this "moving company" and contacting the better business bureau, I found out that this was an ongoing scam and that the people were crooks!!!  It ended up taking way more time than it should have and the stress was enormous.  In conclusion, RESEARCH YOUR MOVING COMPANY and make sure you GET SOMEONE REPUTABLE even if it costs more.  Make sure they have been in business for a long time and check the online reviews.  It is 100% worth the money.

Another place where you can really save money is on silly things like boxes.  If you go to U-Haul and buy boxes they are expensive.  Instead, plan ahead and go to major department stores and ask for boxes, where you can get them for free.  You can end up saving over $500 just on boxes.  Use that money on something you can use again, not recycle right after.

The other important advice I have is to get insurance on your belongings.  Things happen.  I know you probably don't want to dish out any more money, but when you get a rip in your 5000 dollar  couch, you will be thankful.  Better safe than sorry.