How to Make Cross Country Moving Easier
Whether you are up for a cross-country moving or you are relocating just around the corner, I am sure you will agree that moving is always tough. There are so many things that you need to take care of other than the bags and baggage. The importance of hiring a reliable and professional moving company cannot be emphasized enough. So, if you are planning to move anytime soon, here are some great tips that will make your cross country moving a tad easier.
Take Note Of Inventory
Well, any reputable moving company will give you a list of inventory. However, as a caution, to be on the safer side we suggest that you personally grab a paper and pen to take a note of the number of items. Put numbers on the box and cross-check them while loading and unloading. Always have your own list to use in addition to the list the movers give you.
Get Involved In The Packing Process
No matter how much you tell the moving company to handle with care, chances are your boxes containing delicate items will be tossed, pushed and dropped. So, use good packing material like bubble wraps, newspapers, grocery bags, and special packing papers to tightly pack everything so that there’s no movement, shifting or rattling sound.
Use Good Quality Boxes
Check to see the quality of boxes offered by your moving company. Chances are that they won’t be good in quality so consider getting some good ones from the local store. The best boxes are the ones that carry wines as they pack breakable bottles containing a liquid that can cause a stain. You can also check a medicine manufacturer or wine plant if there’s any nearby.
Discard Things You Don’t Need Any Longer
Many times we carry a lot of stuff that we don’t love or need anymore. Spare yourself from the burden and extra cost involved in moving all that unwanted stuff. Spend some time discarding things you don’t need anymore. You may consider donating it to a local thrift store or set up a yard sale.
Break Down The Larger Items
In a cross-country move, the items are loaded into one truck, they are taken into a warehouse where they are loaded again to another truck. So, if you have a large item, let’s say a wardrobe or home entertainment system, make sure you break down the pieces yourself and pack them tightly in a box.
Get The Insurance
This is sad but the naked truth! No matter how much they claim to be reliable, the cross country moving company will break your items, lose them or they may get stolen. If you have insurance, at least you can claim for your loss. It may take days or even weeks for the money to reach your bank but it will be worth it.
Make Sure To Use Google
Many times companies may sweet talk you into a contract but later turn out to be a horrible experience. Save yourself the trouble by searching online for reviews. This will help you pick out the bad companies from the good ones and have a better deal. Doing your research ahead of time will save you much pain later on.
Stay Calm
Please keep your cool and stay calm during the process because this is a cross country moving and sometimes it takes longer than usual. If they give you a window of 4-8 days, be prepared for at least 10 days.
Following these useful tips will make your move stress-free and easy. Don’t ignore the importance of finding a reliable moving company to keep your process hassle-free.