It doesn’t matter whether you’re moving into a five-story mansion or an apartment on the fifth floor — relocation always comes with its share of expenses. The last thing you need on top of moving anxiety is extra cost. All Brunswick Moving & Storage would like to help ease your stress with some creative ways to lighten your load — and your budget.

ELIMINATE

Start by creating a floor plan of your new home and sketching out where your furniture will go. If it doesn’t fit on paper, it won’t fit when you arrive.

Avoid the “I’ll use this someday” items

If you haven’t used it in a long time, you probably won’t use it again. Be realistic and let it go.

2. Plan for plants.
Check with your mover — it’s illegal to transport certain plants across state lines. Even if it’s allowed, it may not be practical. For large outdoor planters, remove the soil — dirt is expensive to move!

3. CDs & DVDs.
Hundreds of discs can make for a surprisingly heavy box. Go through your collection and keep only what you actually use.

4. Kids’ toys.
Clean out the toy box. If your children are old enough, let them hold their own garage sale and keep the profits to buy something special after the move.

5. Food
Frozen foods cannot be shipped, so eat up! Use up canned goods and pantry staples — and don’t replenish them before moving.

6. Tools
Workshops are full of heavy, bulky items. Evaluate whether it’s worth transporting them or replacing them after your move.

7. The swing set
You’ll likely save money by selling it and buying a new one later.

8. Firewood
Sell or give away your remaining firewood before you move.

9. Pool table
Pool tables require special handling and extra costs. Selling it and replacing it after your move may be your best shot.

10. Pianos
Pianos also require special care and tuning after transport. If it’s an important part of your lifestyle, move it — otherwise, consider selling.

11. Flammables
Never move flammables. Empty fuel from lawnmowers and power tools. Do not take paints, bleach, cleaning fluids, lighter fluids, matches, ammunition, aerosol cans, or any combustibles. Propane tanks cannot be transported on moving trucks.

12. Appliances
Consider the age and condition of your appliances. They’re heavy, may not fit your new space, and could require costly reinstallation. If they don’t match or fit your new home, it might be time to start fresh.

13. Shelving systems
Built-in shelving should stay with the home — new owners won’t appreciate holes left behind.

14. From flagpoles to basketball hoops
Sell them with the house to save time and money.

15. Books
Condense your library. If you’re moving long-distance, compare the cost of shipping treasured volumes to moving them — media mail postage rates may save you money.

Save More with All Brunswick Moving & Storage.

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