Let someone else do the driving6 of 9Some people dislike the idea of renting and driving a big truck across the country -- or even across town -- to move their belongings.If you don't have the stomach for such driving, yet don't want to pay the full price of a professional mover, consider looking around for a moving company that will provide a transport-only option.Some moving companies will drop off a storage container at your residence and let you fill it at your leisure over several days or weeks. Once you're ready, the company will pick up the container and drive it to its destination. You then will be responsible for unloading the contents and moving them into your new place.Although a service like this will put a small dent in your wallet, it shouldn't cost you as much as hiring professional movers."You always save money when you do some of the work yourself, versus paying someone else to do the job," Poage says. "If you are strong enough and have the time, by all means do as much as you can yourself." Related Articles:Should you rent or buy a house?10 homebuying tips for 20104 tips for the homebuyer tax creditRules when buying historic homeRelated Links:10 ways to turn off a homebuyerLying listings fool more homebuyersRental deal for helping homeownersRenters get relief from foreclosures advertisement
Some people dislike the idea of renting and driving a big truck across the country -- or even across town -- to move their belongings.
If you don't have the stomach for such driving, yet don't want to pay the full price of a professional mover, consider looking around for a moving company that will provide a transport-only option.
Some moving companies will drop off a storage container at your residence and let you fill it at your leisure over several days or weeks. Once you're ready, the company will pick up the container and drive it to its destination. You then will be responsible for unloading the contents and moving them into your new place.
Although a service like this will put a small dent in your wallet, it shouldn't cost you as much as hiring professional movers.
"You always save money when you do some of the work yourself, versus paying someone else to do the job," Poage says. "If you are strong enough and have the time, by all means do as much as you can yourself."
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