Planning to move to Meridian, ID anytime soon? If you are, well, congratulations! We know that this was not an easy decision to make, but, you did it. However, before you start packing your bags, be sure that moving to Meridian, ID, is not going to be easy – it will require a lot of nerves, time, energy, and money from you. And, if you have to move on a tight budget, everything will be a lot more complex and stressful. But, don’t worry –  we are here to help you out. We will share with you some tips and hints that will make moving to Meridian, ID on a budget quick and easy. Thus, if this is something that tickles your fancy, keep on reading.

Set a Moving Date and Budget

First things first – to ensure a budget-friendly relocation, choose the right moving date. If possible, stay away from national holidays and weekends as then is when the prices of hiring movers and renting moving trucks are the highest. So, instead of those dates, choose something in the middle of the week, for example. Moreover, if you plan on hiring movers, you can save money by booking them way ahead of time. This is how you get many discounts for early reservations.

Once you set your date, think about your budget. We know, planning your moving budget in times of crisis is hard, but it is something you have to do if you plan on moving. Thus, run the numbers for everything. By knowing how much you have to spend on your relocation, you will know exactly what you can and cannot do. For instance, if your budget is flexible, you can hire movers, but if it’s not, you will have to plan and do everything by yourself.

Hire Professionals

If you want to settle in with experts’ help, you will have to have some money spared, and that is true. But, don’t look at hiring movers as breaking your budget when moving to Meridian, ID. Look at them as money savers! Namely, with their help, you will be able to relocate in just a day. And, if you decide to do everything yourself, you will need a week or two (just think about how many days off you will have to use up and how much that will end up costing you).

Moreover, hiring professional movers means making sure everything goes according to plan. They will come equipped with professional packing materials, pack everything safely, and make sure it arrives at your new address in one piece. Will you be able to do that? Probably not. Moving in a DIY way usually implies having a lot of things damaged and broken – things whose replacement will end up costing you a lot later on.

Or, Find PRO BONO Help

But, we understand that not everybody can afford to pay for movers. That is okay! There are plenty of things you can do cheaply and by yourself that will also ensure a stress-free relocation. One of the most straightforward budget-planning tips for moving abroad (or even locally) is to find help. That is PRO BONO help.

For instance, you can ask your friends, family members, neighbors, or even colleagues to help you with packing and all the heavy lifting. Maybe some of them have a truck or a larger car that can help you with your transportation too. Then, you can look for second-hand materials (for instance, used boxes) in the supermarket or some larger stores. Moreover, if you have some friends who moved recently or who have experience with professional moving, ask them to help you out with some moving advice.

These things may sound rather small to you, but trust us, they will add up and save you a lot of money. Thus, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Declutter Before You Pack

Whether you are moving to Meridian, ID, from across the ocean or from across the street, one thing is for sure – you have to declutter! You will have to do this not only if you are moving into a smaller home but also if you have to find a way to save money on your relocation. Just think about it – is there a point in spending a lot of your time, energy, and money on packing and relocating the items you don’t even use? No! So, do yourself a favor and get rid of all the items you haven’t used in a while and those you don’t plan on using in the future.

If possible, try to organize a yard/garage sale long before your moving date. This way, you will get rid of all the items you don’t need and earn some much-needed cash to help you move. And, of course, when the moving day arrives, you will have a lot fewer items to take care of and a lot smaller moving truck to rent – both of these things will help you save money!

Get Packing Materials on the Cheap

As previously said, one of the ways to save money on your relocation, that is, to move on a budget, is to get packing materials on the cheap. So, instead of buying ‘professional’ cardboard boxes, buy some in your local hardware store or stationery shop. And, if you want to save even more money, you can look for free boxes behind your local supermarket, for example. However, let us warn you – if you are using these kinds of boxes, you have to be extra careful when packing. Try to seal the boxes on all sides using good-quality tape to ensure nothing rips while carrying. 

As you have seen, there are many things you can do when moving to Meridian, ID on a budget. We mentioned just a couple of tips and hints, but it is up to you to keep on researching. The internet is full of DIY ideas that can save you money on pretty much anything you think of, so take advantage of it.