I live in Southern California, south of Los Angeles in a city where there is a large aquarium along with some really great
car races every year. There’s a lot going on in my city. Since inflation has hit, there is a lot of moving going on.
Some people are leaving my city and others are moving in because it’s close to where they work.
I have lived in my city for a very long time. I like the beaches, and the proximity to freeways going in all four directions along
with a lot of fun events and great places to hang out. When I was a single woman, I was often moving around to different
areas. When I got married, we moved around because we were renting homes. Then we wanted to buy a home
We were looking for neighborhoods that would suit our lifestyles.. and we found lots of them.
We moved the hard way… meaning we did it ourselves by us renting trucks and asking friends to help us move!
For the most part, whether you are living alone or have roommates or a partner, you will find the
suggestions below from
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Are You Planning to Move?
Here Are the Top 4 Moving Hacks to Beat Inflation!!
Over the past year, inflation has driven up costs in every conceivable category, wreaking havoc on consumer spending.
Now, it’s even increasing the cost of moving.
Bellhop, the nation’s first digital moving platform, has completed hundreds of thousands of moves since its
launch in 2011.
Here are the Bellhop team’s top four moving tips to save money amidst rising costs, based on their own data
and years of expertise:
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Save packing materials.
Minimize moving costs by reusing boxes and protective packaging. But be warned:
Some merchants are using lower quality shipping materials to save money. Consider asking for extra boxes
from grocery stores or reaching out on community apps like Facebook Marketplace. -
Don’t overbuy supplies. Based on Bellhop’s data, you’ll only need an average of:
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19 boxes for a studio apartment
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25 boxes for a 1-2 bedroom apartment
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36 boxes for a 3-4 bedroom home
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43+ boxes for a 5+ bedroom home
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The closer you stay to these averages, the more likely you’ll be within budget (and estimated timeline).
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Pack ahead of time.
In a recent survey, Bellhop found that 24% of respondents are “panic packers,” leaving their planning to
the last minute and packing inefficiently, leading to half or over-filled boxes. More boxes mean more time
spent loading and unloading, driving up hourly costs.
If you’re not fully packed (including dismounting wall-mounted items) when movers arrive, the move
will go over schedule and cost more money. -
Hire professionals.
A recent Bellhop survey found 7 out of 10 consumers prefer to hire a moving company rather than move
themselves. Professional movers can load trucks better to maximize space, keep your belongings secure,
and stay on schedule.
In fact, Bellhop recently created a new Move-By-The-Minute billing update that gives users more accurate
insight into their move’s timeframe and billing.
These tips from Bellhop are realistic and will help you get a handle on your move. Make sure you try to follow
the recommendations about packing up your belongings the way that Bellhop suggests! It will make the
move a lot easier!
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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