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Moving across the country can be significantly more stressful and complicated than moving across town. You usually only get one trip with a moving truck to transport all of your belongings to a new place, so you need to plan and pack everything carefully. To make sure all runs smoothly, keep these tips in mind.

3 Tips for Planning & Executing a Long-Distance Move

1. Downsize Beforehand

When you’re moving long-distance, you don’t have the luxury of being able to make multiple trips between your old home and new home, so you should only pack your moving truck with the essential items. In the months leading up to your move, toss or donate anything that you no longer want, along with anything that doesn’t fit in your new place or that you can easily replace once you arrive.

2. Use Quality Packing Materials

moving truckA long journey can be rough on delicate items. Protect your belongings before packing them into a truck by using sturdy boxes and professional packing materials like cushion wrap and paper. Make sure boxes are full enough that items can’t move around inside, without overstuffing them. To make unpacking easy, label everything clearly on multiple sides.

3. Keep Essentials Easily Accessible

Your journey may take a full day or more, and you probably won’t have time to unpack much once you arrive at your new place. Make sure you can access the items you need for the journey and the first night in your new home by packing them all together in a small suitcase and keeping them with you in your car or the passenger area of your moving truck. Include things like snacks, your toothbrush, and a quick change of clothes.

 

If you’re looking for a moving truck for an upcoming long-distance move, call West Side Storage & Truck Rental in Cincinnati. The self-storage facility offers a variety of units for both personal and commercial use, along with truck rentals to help you seamlessly move items to storage or your new home. Known for offering affordable rates and exceptional service, the company also allows customers to access their belongings 24/7. To see a full list of services, head to the company’s website. For a quote or booking information, call (513) 451-6474.

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