When moving, there\u2019s a big choice to make. Should you move house yourself, or should you hire professional help to move the bulk of your belongings for you? We\u2019ve pulled together some of the main pros and cons for each, so you don\u2019t need to go to the trouble of making a list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pros:<\/strong> DIYing your move <\/a>will keep the costs down<\/a> as hiring a van, and bribing your mates with some pizza, is cheaper than hiring a crew of movers. Pros:<\/strong> Managing the move yourself<\/a> means you can operate on your own schedule \u2013 sort of. If you\u2019re hiring a van, there will be some time pressure to move all your large items as you\u2019ll be paying by the hour, but you can move smaller items at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons:<\/strong> Expect the process to take a bit longer as you, and the mates you\u2019ve roped into helping, aren\u2019t seasoned professionals. It\u2019ll more than likely take a little more time to transport your belongings. Pros:<\/strong> You get to oversee how your delicate, and sentimental, items are packed<\/a>. Because you\u2019re in charge, you can also make sure you pick the most sustainable packing options<\/a> to help reduce your footprint during the moving process. There are also a bunch of creative moving hacks<\/a> that can help keep your fragile items safe and help you save some dollars on packing supplies in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong> Expect to get your hands dirty as you move<\/a> the larger items in your home, such as the fridge, couch or washing machine (make sure you know how to lift correctly so that you don\u2019t hurt yourself). Handling the move yourself also tends to be the more stressful option, so make sure you\u2019re armed with a moving checklist<\/a> to help keep the overwhelm to a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou’re the boss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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