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Moving to another home can be stressful, especially if it’s long-distance. Packing alone can be overwhelming. Moving becomes more daunting if you add the number of things you need to decide on and manage. You need to weigh if you should hire a moving company or not. If you have a car, you need to decide whether to drive it or have it handled by There is a way to make your long-distance move less stressful: Make a moving plan. Planning means breaking down this undertaking into smaller, more manageable tasks. It can make your move less stressful and something exciting. Here are five simple tasks that can help you with planning your move.
Create a Checklist and Schedule
Essential to planning is creating a checklist. Start by listing down all the things that you need to do. It doesn’t need to be neat or organized. Make a list of everything off the top of your head. Organize and expand the list. Cluster together related items into categories. Finally, schedule each task and put them in your calendar.
Set a Moving Budget
One of the first things on your moving checklist should be setting a budget. Start with big-budget items, such as the fee for the moving company or car shipping company. Move your way to smaller items, such as packing materials or the pantry restock when you settle in.
Shop Around for Moving and Shipping Companies
For long-distance moves, it is wiser to hire a moving company. Save your energy and time— you need it when settling in. But don’t get the first moving company you see in an advert. Take your time to shop around and ask questions. Ask for their complete fees. If they are using subcontractors, ask for their information. Ask questions about their insurance and see if the coverage is enough. If you have a vehicle, shop around for auto shipping companies too. It is way easier, safer, and more cost-effective to have your car shipped on the back of a truck than rack up mileage.
Pack With a Plan, Pack Ahead
Start packing at least a month before your move date. Start by buying enough packing supplies: boxes, tape, cushioning materials. Be methodical in your packing. Do it room by room instead of in a random fashion. By doing this, you can unpack everything by room in your new home. Make sure that you do not pack heavy or too lightly. Packing heavy places stress on your items which may cause breakage. Split heavy items into different boxes.
Update your accounts
Research ahead of time which of your legal documents need updating. Sure, you might be able to move your car stress-free with an auto shipping company. But you might find that you will not be able to drive it right away if you don’t have an updated license and registration.
Take Time to Settle In
If you take the time to plan your long-distance move, settling in your new home becomes more enjoyable. Instead of having an overwhelming experience, you’ll have space to be excited about this new chapter of your life.
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