Moving across the country can be a tough ask for most people. Sure, you aren’t worried about the actual process itself, you might be experienced in this even, but heading hundreds or even thousands of miles from one place to another can feel like a huge task. In some cases, you may even be crossing the ocean or nations. If there’s a massive adventure that could compare, we’re not too sure what it would be.
And yet move, you must. For this reason, planning ahead some conveniences that make the experience feel so much more doable is worth it, even if it takes some time to get there. In this post, we’ll discuss a few measures you can take to help you move forward and benefit in the long run.
Portable Containers
One of the best conveniences for a cross-country move is renting portable storage containers. If you check the PODS cost, they’re pretty affordable and reasonable too, while offering a flexible, and pretty hands-off means of transport your belongings. Once the container is delivered to your current home, you can take your time loading it with everything you need to move. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address at a time of your own choosing, or they can hold onto it for you for a little time. This means you can more easily accept your goods when needed without the stress of knowing your removalist is waiting outside and you’re hundreds of miles away.
Rental Cars
If you’re moving a long distance, you’ll likely need to get your vehicle from point A to point B, but what if you’re flying to your new destination? This is where rental cars come in clutch, as the kids say. You can simply go for the cheapest model that allows you to drive comfortably, an these will still have a decent amount of trunk space if you need it. They can also be perfect for getting you around while you wait for your car to arrive or if you’ve decided to ship it instead of driving it yourself.
Luggage Storage
Cross-country moves often require a bit of travel juggling, even if you most of your belongings stored in the removalist truck or container and are going to accept it later. If your flight or train arrives well before your new place is ready, having access to temporary luggage storage can make life a lot easier, and they tend to be pretty widely available in airports or stations.
Self-Storage
Of course, self-storage is a nice crutch. Find a unit near your new location, and you’ll have easy access whenever you need something and can do so as you unbox over the weeks after moving in. It’s a good way to avoid feeling stunned by too many boxes while still ensuring nothing gets left behind. They’re also quite cheap so the cost is pretty negligible. If you go with a removalist company that has self-storage as part of their brand, you can even have that delivered there.
With this advice, we hope you can more easily move across the country with the best possible conveniences.
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.
