Your best friend, Linda, just sold her apartment and purchased another one. Linda is planning her move. Linda asked you to advise her on the cost of her move. Your initial replied to Linda was that you moved from an apartment which was a little smaller than hers last year and the distance was about the same. At that time, you spent $575 for the rental of a 14-foot truck, pads, hand truck, rope, boxes, and gas. You estimated Linda's cost of the move could be between $700 - $800.

1. Help Linda to develop a cost estimate for her relocation project, using two separate methods. Explain to her the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
2. What actions should Linda take to control costs?