The average cost of setting up a home is somewhere between $3,000 to $5,000, according to Furnishr. In an ideal world, there would be no spared expense when it comes to moving in and making a home. When you’re moving in together, you and your partner need to be practical, and it would help to know what can ensure you stick to a budget or maximize savings. So what areas can you make savings?
Available Energy Providers
The average cost of electricity in the US is about $13.34 per kilowatt hour, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Depending on where you move, you may have other energy providers available. Quake Energy recommends that you check if your state has energy deregulation, which promotes competition between energy providers and offers competitive rates for consumers. For example, you may have an energy provider that offers natural gas options rather than electricity. If your electrical bills are roughly $183 per month, the natural gas equivalent of that comes up to $82, according to Move.org. Looking around for more affordable energy providers can give you massive savings in the long-run.
Moving In Options
If you’re just about to move into your new home, you’ll have to consider the general cost of moving. The average cost of hiring a moving company can come to anywhere between $562 and $1,553, according to HomeAdvisor. That price changes depending on other factors, including distance, gas expenditures and labor costs. You do have the option of moving yourself, but that comes with its own set of pros and cons. It’s smart to calculate the possible final cost difference between a professional moving company or hiring a truck (or loading up your car) and doing the move yourselves. It isn’t just the monetary cost that you should weigh up. Choose the option that saves you time and effort, and spares you excessive amounts of stress. Contact different companies, including local and regional brands, to get the best moving quotes for your job. National brands like United Van Lines will be happy to provide you with a quote and give you any information that you need to make a decision.
Aim For Essentials First
Now, if you’ve moved in and have a whole lot of bare space, the next order of business is to fill it up with tasteful and necessary pieces. As new homeowners, it’s smart to aim for the bare essentials first. These essentials involve your bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and windows. There is a special emphasis on windows to ensure that you and your partner have privacy to enjoy your new home. Make sure that you’ve got those areas covered first before you start thinking about decor. Sort through your belongings and make a list of the new things you’ll need. It’s advisable to buy only a few things to take into your new home, and then start accumulating more things from there.
Setting up your brand new home takes a lot of effort and smart planning on your end. Ultimately, it’s all worth it as you slowly but surely build a home where you feel at ease and secure. Just keep an eye out for other areas where you can obtain savings, so you’ll have more funds to go around for other things you and your partner value in your life together.
