Managing the timing and logistics of cross country moving presents plenty of challenges. However, with the right preparation, the move can go quickly and smoothly.
There are several methods available for transporting your goods, but inside the lower 48 states, moving by truck is the most practical and economical. With this said, spend time carefully researching moving companies. A bad experience involving your personal belongings is one to be avoided at all costs. On the other side, a well executed, professional move will get your possessions to their destination safely and on time.
Before beginning to collect shipping boxes and packing things away, take steps to ensure everything is accounted for. This is important to document to an insurance or moving company in the event of lost or damaged goods, but it also helps you remember what you brought and where it was packed.
While creating the inventory, trim down on excess stuff. Constantly ask the question, is it worth keeping enough to pay additional freight? This is the time to remove unnecessary clutter from your life and start fresh in a new place.
Complete the inventory by carefully photographing valuables and consider packing them yourself to ensure their safe arrival. It would also be wise to have insurance for the replacement value of the items, as opposed to value based on weight.
If you are doing the packing on your own, find the best storage boxes. Whether the move is fifty or five hundred miles, a strong box prevents items from being crushed and is more likely to survive the trip intact. When packing items, use a stuffing of some kind such as foam peanuts or newspaper, then wrap and tape the items in bubble wrap. When you are done, there should be no movement of the item in the box.
Handle the move methodically, clearly marking each box, and keep a running inventory. These two steps alone will give you the peace of mind to make this a pleasant relocation.
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