Moving Across the Country with On the Move
Moving from one home to the next can be difficult, but what happens if you are moving across the country? While moving long-distance may seem like a bit of a challenge, there are some tips on how to make it a successful move. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
Make Solid Plans
The first thing you should do is plan ahead. Since moving across the country is no small feat, you need to take the proper steps to make sure everything goes smoothly. Get in touch with a moving company at least three months before you plan on moving. You’re going to need to make sure that the moving company is able to accommodate your needs. Plus, if you plan on moving during the summer, moving companies tend to get booked pretty quickly. Making these connections as early as possible is key.
Declutter and Organize
The next thing you need to do is downsize all of your belongings. Unfortunately, you’re not going to be able to pack all of the beer glasses you collected from your hometown bars over the years. You’re going to end up paying for the amount you plan on bringing with you, so getting rid of as much as you possibly can really help save you some money and stress. You may choose to sell the stuff you’re getting rid of, which is an easy way to put a few extra bucks in your wallet, too.
If you’re desperate to keep things that you know you won’t have room for, consider working with a moving company that also offers storage facilities. You can put all of your items into a storage unit until you need them. Plus, it’s a great place to store holiday decorations. There are more than 50,000 storage facilities in the United States, which is more than five times the number of Starbucks.
Label, Label, Label with the proper Moving Supplies
Finally, it’s so important to make sure you’re labeling all of the boxes with moving supplies you’re sealing up. Once you put tape and use other moving supplies on the boxes, you’re probably not going to be sure what’s in them if you haven’t labeled them. Not labeling them with the room name or even what’s in it will not only make life difficult for you, it’ll put your moving company at a disadvantage as well.
Moving across the countrycan be very stressful, but as long as you plan ahead, have the proper moving supplies, and take a look at a few of the other tips listed above, it’s going to be smooth sailing.
