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Declutter
The first thing you absolutely must do when moving is to declutter. After all, you don’t want to spend time packing up all the things you’ll no longer use or need when you move. Take time to go through attics, closets, basements, and other storage areas and make piles of things you can either throw away, sell, or donate. Decluttering the home will help you have a better sense of how much stuff you actually have to pack as well as allow you to start the process early.
Create a timeline
Packing your home will be more time-consuming than you think, so be sure to create a timeline. Start by packing up the stuff you don’t need right away, such as anything in storage. Try to get as much stuff packed early so you have a general idea of what type of moving truck or storage container you’ll need. Once you have your timeline in place, be sure to stick to it.
Make necessary arrangements
Moving cross-country with a family or with pets can add to the stress, so you want to ensure you make all necessary arrangements ahead of time. For instance, is there someone your pet or children can stay with during the move to make it less stressful? If so, set that up in advance. It’s often better to have kids and pets arrive at the new house after it’s been semi-put together; this way, they can spend time getting acclimated to the new space instead of being a part of the chaos. In addition to making moving arrangements for your kids during the move, you’ll also want to make any necessary arrangements for once the move occurs. For instance, do you need to register your children for a new school? Do you need to finalize the paperwork for a new career? Do you need to transfer utility bills? Be sure you think of all the responsibilities your new home will bring and take care of as much as you can before you pack up and head out.
Hire a moving company
Some people don’t want to spend money on their move, but when it comes to moving cross-country, it’s almost a necessity to spend the money on professional movers. Not only can they protect your belongings, but they can also offer you a guarantee or warranty on your items too. In addition, you don’t have to worry about lugging all your stuff there or finding something to do with the big truck when you need to stop to sleep. Professional moving companies will also work on your schedule so you can be sure to have them arrive when it’s most convenient for you.
Label, and label more
Once you arrive at your new place you’ll want to get unpacked quickly. The best way to do this is to be organized while you’re packing. Be sure to label every box you have with what room it’s associated with. You can even keep a binder that lists what items are exactly in that box so you can find exactly what you’re looking for when the time comes.
Plan your route
Moving across the country means taking a trip across the country, so you’ll want to ensure you do this as efficiently as possible. Be sure to plan your route for arriving at your new home on a schedule that makes sense. For instance, if you need to start a new job on Monday morning, leaving on Sunday morning is probably not a good idea. Take some time to determine how long it will take you to get to your new home as well as how much additional time you may need for the closing and moving. In addition, it’s also a good idea to find hotels or campgrounds along the way so you at least know where you’ll be staying.
Moving across the country can be stressful, but if you use these tips, you’ll find that it can be a less stressful situation for all involved. All you really need to do is focus on staying organized and making the necessary decisions.
The first thing you absolutely must do when moving is to declutter. After all, you don’t want to spend time packing up all the things you’ll no longer use or need when you move. Take time to go through attics, closets, basements, and other storage areas and make piles of things you can either throw away, sell, or donate. Decluttering the home will help you have a better sense of how much stuff you actually have to pack as well as allow you to start the process early.
Create a timeline
Packing your home will be more time-consuming than you think, so be sure to create a timeline. Start by packing up the stuff you don’t need right away, such as anything in storage. Try to get as much stuff packed early so you have a general idea of what type of moving truck or storage container you’ll need. Once you have your timeline in place, be sure to stick to it.
Make necessary arrangements
Moving cross-country with a family or with pets can add to the stress, so you want to ensure you make all necessary arrangements ahead of time. For instance, is there someone your pet or children can stay with during the move to make it less stressful? If so, set that up in advance. It’s often better to have kids and pets arrive at the new house after it’s been semi-put together; this way, they can spend time getting acclimated to the new space instead of being a part of the chaos. In addition to making moving arrangements for your kids during the move, you’ll also want to make any necessary arrangements for once the move occurs. For instance, do you need to register your children for a new school? Do you need to finalize the paperwork for a new career? Do you need to transfer utility bills? Be sure you think of all the responsibilities your new home will bring and take care of as much as you can before you pack up and head out.
Hire a moving company
Some people don’t want to spend money on their move, but when it comes to moving cross-country, it’s almost a necessity to spend the money on professional movers. Not only can they protect your belongings, but they can also offer you a guarantee or warranty on your items too. In addition, you don’t have to worry about lugging all your stuff there or finding something to do with the big truck when you need to stop to sleep. Professional moving companies will also work on your schedule so you can be sure to have them arrive when it’s most convenient for you.
Label, and label more
Once you arrive at your new place you’ll want to get unpacked quickly. The best way to do this is to be organized while you’re packing. Be sure to label every box you have with what room it’s associated with. You can even keep a binder that lists what items are exactly in that box so you can find exactly what you’re looking for when the time comes.
Plan your route
Moving across the country means taking a trip across the country, so you’ll want to ensure you do this as efficiently as possible. Be sure to plan your route for arriving at your new home on a schedule that makes sense. For instance, if you need to start a new job on Monday morning, leaving on Sunday morning is probably not a good idea. Take some time to determine how long it will take you to get to your new home as well as how much additional time you may need for the closing and moving. In addition, it’s also a good idea to find hotels or campgrounds along the way so you at least know where you’ll be staying.
Moving across the country can be stressful, but if you use these tips, you’ll find that it can be a less stressful situation for all involved. All you really need to do is focus on staying organized and making the necessary decisions.
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