Moving long distance can be a real hefty task for anyone. No one likes to move and no one wants to move. But the reality is we all have to move at one time or another. Below is a list of 8 things that will normally need to be done or planned out before making your move.
If you are hiring a moving company, do it now. Moving companies in Columbus tend to be booked way ahead of time. It is best to try to book your moving services at least 30 days in advance of the move date.
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.
Garage sales can be a great solution for getting rid of all of your extra stuff you don?t want to move to the new location. This can also provide a little needed cash for the trip or some new stuff for the new place.
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.
Get all of your on the road supplies. Stock up on snacks and if you have room bring a cooler with drinks and supplies to make sandwiches. Bringing your own food can save your family hundreds of dollars.
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.
Double check everything. Check all of your reservations, insurance, and get a tune up for your car, and also follow up with the moving company a week before the move to make sure everything is good to go.
On the road entertainment is essential if you are traveling with children or teens. If you are bringing a bunch of electronic devices you will want to ensure that you have back up batteries for all of them and that they are currently charged to the max. Having all of your devices and games organized in a bag is also very good to have on a long distance road trip. Keep the kids happy and you will be happy.
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