A Guide to Planning a Long Distance Move
Moving across the state or country is not an easy task. It requires a great deal of organization, time, and money. Read on to see how calling a reputable self-storage company and proper planning can reduce the cost, effort, and stress of moving,
Know the Place You Are Moving To
It’s hard to take stock of your long distance move if you don’t know about the place you’re moving to. Find out how many square feet your new place will be and compare it to how much space you currently have.
Categorize Your Belongings
Many people see moving as an opportunity to re-organize or purge their belongings, determining what they do and do not need. As you organize your possessions, put them into the following categories: sell, donate, trash, self-storage. You won’t need to bring anything with you if you haven’t used it for more than a year. But if you really think you will use it eventually, a good option is to bring it with you and place it in self-storage.
Implement a Schedule
Draft a schedule so you can break the work into manageable chunks. To minimize the inconvenience of needing to use something that is already packed, start by packing the items you use less often, and finish by packing the stuff you use more often.
Simplify the Unpacking Process
Unpacking is a huge chore. To make it easier, number your boxes before you start packing. Then, make an inventory list of what to put in each box. Group similar items so you won’t be digging through paperwork to find the kitchen towels.
During the moving process you will inevitably locate some items you can’t part with, even if you don’t use them regularly. You can take these items to Pouch Self Storage . If you want, we will even move these things to our storage center for you for free (some restrictions apply) —all you have to do is load and unload your belongings Call us at (888) 258-9626 or visit our website at www.pouchselfstorage.com to learn more about our “We Move You Free” service for Orange County, Long Beach, Pasadena, and The Inland Empire.