Planning on Moving Across the Country? Follow these Movers’ Tips for Successful Relocation

1. May 25, 2017 Planning on Moving Across the Country? Follow these Movers’ Tips for Successful Relocation Image 1Get Help from Movers for a Safe, Worry-Free Long-Distance Relocation Moving across the country is a great experience that needs a good deal of planning. Taking the time to organize is essential to minimize surprises along the way. Moving from Chicago to New York is just not the same as relocating locally. Follow these tips from experienced Chicago movers so you know not only how to pack smartly but also what you should not bother packing. Page | 1

2. Know Your Destination This doesn’t mean only knowing the name of the city and its culture, but also the local regulations and codes because chances are they will be different to the ones in your current city. This is especially true if you have pets and want to bring them with you. Some of the things you should know are the laws regarding vaccination and inoculation, leashes, and limits on the number and types of pets that can live in a house. Use the One-Year Rule If you are relocating somewhere far away, you will more than likely have mixed feelings about your current belongings. There are things that you want to sell, ditch, give away, or keep. But how should you decide? If you haven’t used an item for a year, don’t keep it. Sell, donate, or throw it away. Obviously, if the item still has monetary value, it makes sense to sell it. That ski equipment that has been sitting on top of your cabinet for years looks good for it. Donate items that are still usable but might not sell, such as clothes, accessories, or old furniture. Don’t hesitate to throw away broken items or things that are no longer suitable for use. Bring Essential Everyday Items with You Sometimes, people get so overzealous in packing that they pack away everything but the clothes on their bodies. Personal and important documents should always be in your possession. Also, just in case you arrive at your new home before the movers, bring an overnight bag filled with clothes and toiletries so you can survive in the meantime. Get Help You are not moving to the house across the street. You are moving your entire life to another city far, far away. Unless this has been a lifestyle of yours for the past few years, hiring help is the Page | 2

3. best and most efficient way to do it, and also the safest. Expert movers will have a team of highly trained staff to pack everything for you. For cross-country relocation, the movers’ team will make sure that all of your things are well-cushioned inside the moving boxes so your precious belongings will arrive at the destination in one piece. Long distance moves also require high quality moving boxes and insurance. Long distance moves are difficult and stressful, but also exciting and fun. Most bad experiences in moving houses happen because of lack of planning and experience. That’s why you should hire movers who can help you pack, move all your belongings, and also give you advice on what to do before, during, and after the move. About H2H Movers Inc. As the #1 full-service movers in Chicago, we uphold professionalism and high-quality service. We love to get to know our clients and assure them that we take good care of their belongings so they arrive at the destination safely. We are here to minimize the fuss so you can experience the exciting highlights without worry. Sources How to Plan a Long-Distance Move, Home.HowStuffWorks.com The Job Seeker’s Guide to Planning a Long-Distance Move, HCareers.com Page | 3