THE LONG DISTANCE

MOVE! TIPS AND HELPFUL HINTS

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MOVING CAN REALLY SUCK…

Every kind of move is stressful, time consuming, and physically exhausting. But a long

distance move demands a unique set of skills.

It is a huge change in your life to relocate yourself to a different state or even across the

country.

• We have put together a couple ideas to help make this big ordeal easier

and maybe even fun!

KNOW WHERE YOU ARE MOVING!

Are you moving into a big city with little parking?

Are you moving to a small town that snows a

lot? How much space are you going to have?

Before you even pick up the first moving box you

need to plan! Weather. Your new lifestyle.

Vehicle requirements.

* Extra tip: Got pets? Every city

and state has different

requirements for your little paw

pal. Double check local laws about

leashes or inoculations.

LET’S SIFT THROUGH YOUR STUFF!

You will want to pack the important items,

obviously, but what about everything

else?

For things you are on the fence about use

the “ONE YEAR RULE”. If you haven’t

used it in one year maybe you could

donate it or sell it in a yard sale.

• There are four categories to sort your

stuff into:

Keep

Donate

Sell

Trash

Let’s box this house up!

Okay so you know what’s going with you. Now you have two options, which have their own pros

and cons.

• Packing it yourself:

This is the cheaper option

but it is also the most

stressful and time

consuming.

• Using professionals:

Though there is a monetary

cost to having someone else

do the packing, they are also

professionals. They are more

likely to keep your glassware

from breaking and keeping

your boxes organized.

Stay on time!

There are so many things to schedule during a long distance move.

Make a list of all the things that need to get done. Then make a calendar of everything on your list.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to manage when it’s written down in front of you.

Don’t do it alone!

During the moving process have all

your friends and family help you.

Let them lend a hand as you pack, paint

the walls back to its original color,

or host a yard sale.

* Extra tip: Don’t forget to give everyone

your new address, or at least get

everyone’s emails and addresses, so that

when the holidays come around you still

get those heartwarming cards!

And now on to your car! Do you have a car? What are you doing with it? Will you need it in your new city?

If you are going to be taking your car definitely consider driving it to your new home.

Shipping automobiles can be a complete nightmare. Companies that do this usually require

at least a one-month notice and they usually can’t guarantee an arrival date.

Pre-planning is the key!

Start the whole process early so you don’t have to pull your hair out.

Make your lists, calendars, and preparations early.

Also, remember that once you get there it’ll take a bit of time to acclimate to your new home.

Give yourself the chance to settle in.

Extra tip: To make unpacking easier number all

your boxes and keep a short list of what is in

everything. It can be a lifesaver when you can find

the can opener in less than two hours!

Shleppers has been around for over

thirty years in the New York area. They

have moved some of the biggest names

the city has to offer. Their strong

commitment to their customers and high

attention to detail are what keeps people

coming back for their next move!

(212) 223-4004

http://www.shleppers.com/