subject: How To Avoid Interstate Moving & Storage Pitfalls [print this page] How To Avoid Interstate Moving & Storage Pitfalls
There are several things that must be considered if you decide to move to a different state or across the country. Standard of living, housing, schools, gas prices and the list goes on are what most consider when looking at different locations. But the main focus becomes the actual move once that decision is made. The first question to be asked after you decide to move is, do you move yourself or try to find movers in Denver, San Diego, New Orleans or where ever you are relocating to that can move you? There's a lot to consider when it comes to interstate moving and storage, so understanding the risks involved and how to avoid them are essential.The first thing you have to do is decide what you're taking with you and what you're going to sell or give away. That way, you can make sure that the truck or trailer that you get won't be too small, because there is nothing more frustrating or aggrevating than not being able to fit everything into them and no time or money to get anything bigger. And that will keep you from having to leave behind items you wanted to keep. Next, make sure you understand what needs to be packed in boxes and what can be packed loose. Anything that isn't furniture should go in a box and anything in drawers needs to be in boxes as well. This makes moving furniture like chests of drawers a lot easier to accomplish. Glassware and other fragile items need to be wrapped before packing. Although some use the packing paper from some moving companies or newspaper, bubble wrap is ideal. Use packing peanuts in the spaces to help prevent shifting. While they can be a hassle to mess with, especially in the winter, they do the job better than just about anything else on the planet.Once you've got everything packed in boxes, it's time to pack the truck or trailer. Sometimes the big moving trucks, while easier to handle, is more than what you might need. Regardless of what you use, you want to make sure you pack it properly. You want to evenly distribute the weight as much as possible, but centering the heaviest weight directly over the axles will improve handling substantially, especially when it comes to pulling a trailer. After packing the trailer or truck, it's time to pull out. Make sure your trailer running lights are working properly and that the tail lights and blinkers on the trailer or your moving truck also work. This ensures other drivers can see you since odds are you'll be running the speed limit or a little under, depending on how well your vehicle is handling. And this is the most important thing especially if you are traveling at night. Make sure you're comfortable with every stage of the move. There are enough headaches and hassles you'll come across as it is without adding to them. A good checklist, the right moving company, if you choose to use them, and making sure what you've got coming up next is essential.
