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Getting Your First Place? Use These Tips To Cut Moving Costs

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For those young people who haven't moved around much on their own, it can come as a very unpleasant surprise how expensive moving really can be. Not only do you have to deal with paying your first month's rent and deposits, in addition to utility deposits, but first timers also have to set up house as well as actually move. Here are some tips to move to your first place without breaking your slender budget.

Free Boxes

Boxes are pretty much a necessity for moving, even if you own very few belongings. Rather than buy boxes from a store, you can often find many free for the taking. Liquor stores and grocery stores are an excellent source for free boxes. You can often call ahead of time and they can save boxes for you to pick up later.

Free Newspapers

You can start gathering up free newspapers from friends and neighbors. Additionally, many gas stations have stacks of free newsletters and circulars that you can have for moving. Some recycling centers may also be a source of free newspapers as well as boxes.

Cheap Household Goods

If you are truly starting from scratch and won't have much in the way of household goods, you can still set up house even with very little money. Some essential supplies that you can find at an inexpensive store include:

  • Broom
  • Mop
  • Trashcans
  • Dishes/utensils
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Hand towels and linens
  • Soap and personal hygiene items

Thanks to shops like these, you can easily supply your first new place with the basic essentials for very little money.

Cutting Moving Costs

If your move is fairly close by, rather than rent a moving van, see if you can instead move one load at a time or have friends and family pitch in for a day to help you. Moving van rentals can be very convenient for a one-time move, but they can also be quite costly. In addition to the cost of the moving van, you often have to pay a deposit as well as mileage. If your new place is close by, it can help you save money to simply move your things yourself a little at a time or with the help of your community.

Moving to your first place doesn't have to leave you penniless, if you plan ahead and find ways to cut those little costs that can really add up. For more information, contact Dyer M & Sons Inc. or a similar company.


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