It's almost impossible to avoid stress completely during a move, but there are a variety of things you can do to minimize the physical demands of a move, as well as the emotional ups and downs that come with planning a move.
Read MoreYou know you need help from local moving companies for your relocation and that you have to switch over your utilities. You've called up the kids' schools and talked about a transfer, and you've let everyone know about your move. Did you make plans for your pets, too?
Read MoreYou’ve de-cluttered your life, packed up everything you own, and survived the local or long distance trip to your new home. Congratulations! You’re 75% done with the moving process.
Read MoreMentally Prepare Yourself for the Purge The first and most important step in de-cluttering your home is to put yourself in the right mindset. You will be sifting through many old items that may have sentimental value, and unless you are prepared for it the process can be emotionally exhausting.
Read MoreMaking a checklist is the first and one of the most important things you will want to do as soon as you decide to move. A checklist is especially important when moving cross-country, as returning to your former city to take care of loose ends after the move can be inconvenient and expensive.
Read MoreSaying that there are a million details involved in a long distance move might be exaggerating, but not by much. There is much planning and organizing to be done.
Read MoreSelect A Quality Moving Company The first thing to consider if you are looking for accurate long distance moving quotes is whether a mover is licensed and insured. If a mover cannot provide DOT numbers, you may not want to request long distance moving quote from them.
Read MoreThe first decision you will probably make when you calculate cross country moving costs is whether you will move yourself or hire a mover. Whichever choice you make, you will need to make a cross-country moving budget.
Read MoreWhen preparing for a local move, organization can go a long way to make the move fast and efficient. Moving across town might not be as intense as moving across the country, but you'll still want to get organized as soon as you make the decision to move.
Read MoreMoving to a new city and becoming familiar with its neighborhoods and happenings is a source of adventure for some people, and a source of anxiety for others.
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