6 Surprising Ways to Save Money on Moving and Avoid Buying Cardboard Boxes

Another moving day is here. Lucky you! Now it’s time to pack. With all the cleaning and organizing that goes with it, trekking to the store to buy a bunch of cardboard moving boxes probably feels like an inconvenience. Plus, it’s pretty wasteful and can get pricey all too quickly.

Have no fear, for there’s an alternative to forking over cash for cardboard—you can use things you already have on hand instead. Rachael Fischer Lyons, director of marketing and business development at Olympia Moving & Storage, offers alternatives to buying moving boxes, making moving cheaper, easier, and more eco-friendly.