Moving is already a hassle, even if you are moving a couple of blocks away. It is time-consuming and overwhelming and has a lot of details involved. Now, when you add long distance to the mix, then you have double the trouble. Even if you are moving to Upstate New York for some great reasons like starting a new job, going on a new adventure, or starting afresh.
There are still loads of not-so-fun feelings that you may experience. From the overwhelming and logistical finagling of the process to the thought of saying goodbye to somewhere you had planted some roots. But here is the good news: moving long distance can actually be fun, cathartic, and easy if it is done right. Let’s talk about giving you a long-distance move that is smooth and wonderful.
Begin With A Plan
Moving is a battle, and it is a battle you must win. In this battle, you are the general, and a general needs a great strategy to win. Before you start moving a single piece of furniture, sit down and consider when you are moving, where you are moving to, what you need, what is in your home, and what you need to get done. Having this information at our fingertips will help you to not feel so overwhelmed because you will have everything mapped out.
Consider Things You Have To Do Ahead Of Time
Now, you have your plan laid out in front of you. You know what needs to get done, when it needs to get done, and what is needed to get it done. Some of those things might include the following.
Renovate Your New Space
Your new space in Upstate New York is in the perfect neighborhood and comes at a price that fits into your budget. However, the house itself was one of those “see the potential situations.” In this case, you can get it renovated and make sure it is everything you want it to be before you move in. Finding some professionals to help you out with this is as simple as heading on over to “find the home pros” and getting some consummate professionals to turn your new house into the house of your dreams. Imagine having a beautifully renovated home waiting for you when you get to Upstate New York.
Call Up Utility Companies
Make sure you notify places like your bank and water and electricity companies that you are moving. Add any subscriptions and meal kits to the list of people you have to notify.
Stock Up On Supplies
You need stuff to use when packing, and it’s better to have them before you even begin the process. The basics you need will be loads of boxes, pens, tape, and stuff to protect your valuables!
Get A Hold Of PODS
Envision this: You call up a place that sends some containers to your doorstep months before you have to move. You slowly start to pack away your belongings and put them in said container. And once you are done, you call up the owners of this container, and they pick it up and send it to your new home. When you arrive in Upstate New York there is your container filled with your precious belongings waiting for you to simply unpack. This is not a fanciful daydream, this is a reality with PODS.
Now The Move
Now you have taken care of the time-sensitive stuff, let’s get to the move itself.
Declutter
Unless you are a minimalist, you have a bunch of stuff you don’t need. It’s time to be ruthless and go into your house and decide what to keep, sell, trash, or donate. Here, the rule of thumb is: if it is not an heirloom or artifact and you have used or thought of it for a while, it has to go.
Go Room By Room
Start with rooms like the garage and basement attic, then move on to the living room and bedrooms, then end with the bathrooms and kitchen.
Label Everything
You will thank us for this tip once you get to our new home. As you go and pack room by room, further divide those rooms into sections and place them into boxes based on those sections. Say you are packing up the pots and pans and the spices in the kitchen. Have two boxes, both labeled kitchen then put spices into one box and the pots and pans into another and label them accordingly. Now, when you get to your new home, all your kitchen boxes will be in the kitchen and close to their new spice drawer or storage space.
Take Your Time
You need to leave room to say goodbye to the place you once called home, and you don’t want to rush this part. Because that will lead to not enjoying the process. So take your time to say your goodbyes to friends and family. Taking your time also ensures you don’t forget anything, and you pack at your own pace.
Get Help
Here, the old adage “Many hands make the work easier” applies. Call up your friends and family to help you pack and if they are willing, unpack with you in your new space. Bribe them with some pizza and drinks and make a fun exercise out of it!
An Easy Long-Distance Move
Moving long distances really doesn’t have to be a dreadful experience. It can be a great cathartic process that allows you to say goodbye to your old home and pack up your life without being overwhelmed. Use the tips in this article to help you move in the smoothest way possible.
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