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Tips For Moving From Coast To Coast | Winter Moving & Storage

Are you planning a cross-country move? If so, it can be pretty exciting, but also filled with logistical issues you need to handle well in advance. A long-distance move of this kind is not something you can just toss together at the last minute. You also can’t rely on multiple trips for the move. Everything needs to be taken care of and packed for your drive. That’s why, whether you’re moving on your own or you’re moving with your family, you need to take advantage of these tips for moving from coast to coast:

Create a To-Do List

There’s so much for you to do. You need to contact your utility companies and tell them to turn off your water, power, gas, and whatever other utilities you’re using. You’ll need to contact companies at your moving destination so you’ll have Internet and power upon your arrival. You might want to bring in a carpet cleaner or perform other tasks before you move. These are things you’ll need to handle before moving. A to-do list will help keep you on track.

Begin Packing Early

Packing the contents of your entire house takes time. If you pack at the last minute for a short, in-town move, you can often get away with tossing last-minute items into random boxes. After all, everything just needs to survive the short drive across town. Moving coast to coast doesn’t work that way. Everything needs to be locked away and secured for your move. This takes more time to pack and to prep, so start to pack your belongings as far in advance as possible. This way, when the actual moving day comes, you won’t be running around in circles. Everything will be boxed up and ready to go.

Get Rid Of As Much As You Can

Go through everything as you pack and get rid of anything you haven’t used recently (or can’t remember when you used it last). Either sell it online or donate it. This will help reduce the amount of clutter you end up with for your long-distance move.

Get Professional Help Loading Your Truck

When it comes to a long-distance move, there are all kinds of things that can go wrong while driving. During your drive, you might be in the moving truck for several days, if not nearly a week. The longer items are stored in your truck, the greater the chance is of them shifting or falling over. If you improperly pack your truck, you might experience boxes falling out of place and items breaking. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a professional come out and at least help you pack your truck. This will not only help protect everything you put in the truck, but it will help ensure weight distribution is correct. You don’t want one corner being significantly heavier than other corners within the vehicle. Nor do you want the front end or back end to be substantially heavier either, as it might throw off the performance of the moving truck. A professional will help you avoid these issues.

Help With Your Move

Having helping hands during your moving preparation can make a world of difference. And if professionals are offering those helping hands, you can rest assured your move will go that much more smoothly. So, if you’re gearing up for a long-distance move and need assistance at any point, our team here at Winter Moving & Storage in Northwest Arkansas is here to help. All you need to do is give us a call and schedule a time and service. From there, we’ll handle the rest.

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