10 Tips for an Easy DIY Move

Planning your upcoming move? Looking to save big bucks? Then I recommend doing it yourself. While hiring a professional moving company may save you time and energy, it certainly won’t save you any money in your bank account. That’s because moving companies can be quite expensive to hire. The average cost of a long distance move is $4,300, based on an average weight of 7,400 pounds and average distance of 1,225 miles. Hiring a moving company to move you nearby isn’t much cheaper either since the average cost of a local move comes in at $2,300. Yowza. That’s not cheap, folks!

Fortunately, there are less expensive ways to move. Renting a moving truck, trailer, or moving container are a few ways you can cut down on relocation costs when preparing for a DIY move. These options also make it possible for you to move yourself without having to resort to hiring a moving company. Of course, there are some items – such as a piano, valuable antique, hot tub or heavy appliance – that are best left to the professionals when moving. For these specific items, we highly recommend hiring a specialty moving company to handle the load. Most other items, though, can easily be moved with the help of friends.

For advice on making your DIY a bit easier, take a look at these 10 tips below.