72 ways to save
10. Toys -- Yours
If your treadmill hasn't gone a mile in months, moving it won't help. Consider selling weight-lifting equipment and replacing it at your destination. Remember, weight equals cost. Sell any hobby equipment you no longer enjoy.
11. Food for Thought.
Frozen foods should not be shipped, so eat up. Consume canned goods and food staples, and don't replenish them. Plan menus to make the most of what you have. Be sure to empty your refrigerator completely and clean thoroughly to prevent odor problems.
12. Handyman Heavies.
The workshop is a storehouse of bulky, heavy items. Evaluate them carefully -- from the tool table to the tools. It might be advantageous to replace the massive workbench, etc.
13. Rugs.
Unless they're valuable, or you're sure they'll fit and flatter your new residence, get them out from underfoot.
14. The Swing Set.
You'll probably come out ahead with your back, your kids and your finances if you replace it rather than move it.
15. Firewood.
Don't take it with you.
16. Cue Clues.
A pool table requires special handling. Your best shot might be to sell it and then replace it at your new destination.
17. Musical Notes.
Pianos and organs also require special handling and should be tuned after a move. If they're an enjoyable part of your life-style, move them; if they're just impressive trimming, you might want to trim your moving cost.
18. Bah Humbug.
Be Scrooge when it comes to special holiday decorations. Don't move what you can't or won't use.
19. Don't Be Fuelish.
Do not under any conditions move flammable items. Empty fuel from the lawn mower, power tools or kerosene lamps. Don't take paints (oil base), bleach, cleaning fluids, lighter fluids, matches, ammunition or any other type of combustible. Check the kids' chemistry set. Butane tanks cannot be loaded into a moving van unless they are certified as being professionally purged. If you have doubts -- don't take it. Better safe than sorry.
20. Can Your Aerosol Cans.
A seemingly innocent aerosol can of hair spray could explode and endanger your whole shipment. Eliminate all aerosol cans -- hair sprays, shaving creams, deodorants, household cleaners, insecticides, tarnish removers, car cleaners and others.
 
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