6 Things You Can Do To Make Your Move To A New State Less Stressful

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It's estimated that more than seven million people move to a new state each year, so you have good company when it comes to facing the stress of such a big change. In addition to finding a new place to live and figuring out what you will and won't bring with you, there is also the technical stuff – like enrolling the kids in school and finding a new doctor – that needs a little attention.

Here are six things you can do to make your move a little less stressful so you can focus on all the moving specifics that are really important to you:

Get a Few Free Quotes

One of the most important things you can do is get a series of free moving and storage quotes from reputable companies like Arrow Moving & Storage Co. Inc. in your area who specialize in multi-state moves. The quotes you get provide a fabulous base to go off of when you're comparing services to one another.

You can quickly cross off any companies that are out of your price range to zero in on viable options, and more closely investigate any price differences between competing companies so you know exactly what you're paying for and why.

Collect Free Boxes

The cost of moving boxes can get pretty expensive when you need dozens of them to pack everything in your home. Luckily many grocery stores, gas stations, and department stores keep their boxes in their back rooms and are usually happy to give them away to customers who ask. Hitting up your local stores for boxes can save you money and allow you to pick them up as you need them so your home doesn't get cluttered with empty ones waiting to be used.

Engage in Garage Sales

Having extra money during a big move always makes the experience less stressful, and an effective way to make some extra money is to have a few garage sales in the weeks leading up to your move. Consider holding a garage sale for each room of your home as you pack it, as this allows you to sell things progressively and gives you an opportunity to create different themes based around the things that you're selling.

Schedule the Appointments

There are undoubtedly many appointments you'll need to make that revolve around when you move into your new home. For example, you will probably want to call the power, phone, and cable companies ahead of time to schedule appointments for activation of services on the same day that you arrive. Do yourself a favor and schedule these appointments at least a month in advance so you don't have to worry about availability.

Make Some New Friends

It can be lonely in a new home and community, so making new friends before you ever arrive can make the move less stressful and more enjoyable. Use forums on travel sites that are geared toward the area you are moving to, or reach out to bloggers who live in your new home area. You should also keep an eye out for community events that are happening in the weeks leading up to your move and attend one or two if possible.

Put Together a First-Night Plan

More than likely, you are not going to feel like putting together dinner or making beds after a long day of moving and during your first night in your new home. You can avoid this problem by packing an easy picnic the morning of your move, and making sure that a sleeping bag is available for everyone moving in. This technique makes it possible to eat with minimal effort and to get to bed without having to worry about finding the sheets.

With a little extra planning and a lot of flexibility, your move to a new state and a new life can be a fun experience with little stress or surprises to face. 

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27 January 2015