John’s sister Emily happens to have a large Explorer and we definitely bribe her with food or gas to switch cars for a few hours (or even a full day) so we can make an Ikea run or take a bunch of items to the local recycling center when it’s garage clean out time. Hauling Tip #4: Phone A FriendĪsk a friend to borrow their bigger car/SUV/truck/etc. And of course, you can always list things as “free with pick up” on Facebook Marketplace to clear out your clutter in a snap (no driving necessary). We just called to arrange a pick-up and they arrived right on time to grab everything. This is great because it doesn’t cost a cent, they come to you, and it’s even a tax write-off! We recently donated our old sink and faucet from our big bathroom makeover this way. If you need help getting rid of a large item, find a charitable donation center like the Habitat For Humanity ReStore that does free pick-up. And be creative too – someone with a trailer could be a great option for hauling junk or piles of reno trash to dump, rather than renting a dumpster. Just use your best judgment when hiring a stranger and be prepared to be patient and flexible based on their availability. The added bonus is that you likely get some help lifting or moving large or heavy objects too. Sites like TaskRabbit even offer furniture pick-up or moving. They were able to swing by, grab the mattress, and swiftly get the truck back to Home Depot with plenty of time to spare.Ĭheck your neighborhood message boards – like Facebook, Nextdoor, or Craigslist – to see if there’s a neighbor or other “helper for hire” who will help pick-up items for a small fee. Typically they are meant for hauling items bought at that particular store, but we once had someone rent one to pick up a Craigslist item from our house. We’ve rented from both stores SEVERAL TIMES to transport everything from large rented tools, long PVC piping, drywall sheets, hardwood flooring, and oversized bathroom reno materials (and some breakfast bagels while we were at it). Hauling Tip #1: Ask At The Storeĭid you know you can rent a pick-up truck directly from Home Depot and Lowe’s? It’s usually just $19 for the first $75, so it can be a super convenient, affordable, and low-stress option. So if you find yourself unable to transport something with the vehicle you drive, here are a few ways that we’ve found a solution. So over the years, we’ve definitely had to get creative when it comes to getting large items home – furniture, lumber, tools, etc. But we love being a single-car household and for years owned a modestly sized Nissan Altima (we now have a small SUV, a Toyota Highlander). If we had a dollar for every time someone asked “ Wait, you guys do all this DIY but you don’t own a truck?” – let’s just say we’d be able to afford a big ol’ truck.
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