Getting ready for a long distance move is always a large event. You can sooth the pain with proper planning and also proper execution of the plan. We are assuming in this article that you are hiring movers for this long distance move, but most of the tips can be helpful for those moving themselves also.
Start getting quotes from moving companies early on in the process. Most moving companies are booked weeks ahead of time, so to keep your options open try to find your moving company a month ahead of time. You should also compare at least 3 quotes before giving someone your business.
You will want to pack all of your perishable goods first, or throw them away. A lot of moving companies tend to not move and food items. Leave most of the packing to the movers as they will want to insure that that the packaging is not the reason for breakage. This is so they know if the actions that caused damage where their own. Always make sure your home insurance policy covers your mover too.
Have a garage sale to reduce the amount of extra items you will be moving. Depending on the type of things you are selling you may be able to pay for a chunk of your move with the garage sale.
If things don?t sell at the garage sale take what is left to the thrift store. You can keep your receipts and receive a little tax credit for your donation. This is good for you and also good for others in need.
Gathering all of your food supplies for the trip is essential to saving some cash. Buying food the whole way can add up on a 3 or 4 day trip. This can be remedied by taking a cooler full of food and drinks for the ride.
Try to reserve all of your hotels and motels ahead of time if possible. Map out the hours a day that will drive and pick destinations that are reasonable in price or maybe a place you would like to see. It can be fun for the family when you take an extra day to make the trip so you don?t have to drive as much each day and you have time to stop and see things.
Always follow up on all of your reservations and make sure everything is good to go. Also make sure you have good auto insurance coverage for the trip. Sometimes there are mix ups and also cancellations that do not get sent out.
If you have children along for the ride bring entertainment for them. Whether it is their laptop, Ipod, or portable game system have extra batteries on hand and a bag to keep everything organized in. - 30331
Start getting quotes from moving companies early on in the process. Most moving companies are booked weeks ahead of time, so to keep your options open try to find your moving company a month ahead of time. You should also compare at least 3 quotes before giving someone your business.
You will want to pack all of your perishable goods first, or throw them away. A lot of moving companies tend to not move and food items. Leave most of the packing to the movers as they will want to insure that that the packaging is not the reason for breakage. This is so they know if the actions that caused damage where their own. Always make sure your home insurance policy covers your mover too.
Have a garage sale to reduce the amount of extra items you will be moving. Depending on the type of things you are selling you may be able to pay for a chunk of your move with the garage sale.
If things don?t sell at the garage sale take what is left to the thrift store. You can keep your receipts and receive a little tax credit for your donation. This is good for you and also good for others in need.
Gathering all of your food supplies for the trip is essential to saving some cash. Buying food the whole way can add up on a 3 or 4 day trip. This can be remedied by taking a cooler full of food and drinks for the ride.
Try to reserve all of your hotels and motels ahead of time if possible. Map out the hours a day that will drive and pick destinations that are reasonable in price or maybe a place you would like to see. It can be fun for the family when you take an extra day to make the trip so you don?t have to drive as much each day and you have time to stop and see things.
Always follow up on all of your reservations and make sure everything is good to go. Also make sure you have good auto insurance coverage for the trip. Sometimes there are mix ups and also cancellations that do not get sent out.
If you have children along for the ride bring entertainment for them. Whether it is their laptop, Ipod, or portable game system have extra batteries on hand and a bag to keep everything organized in. - 30331
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