{"id":570,"date":"2015-01-19T13:41:51","date_gmt":"2015-01-19T13:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moving.tips\/?p=570"},"modified":"2015-01-22T13:23:50","modified_gmt":"2015-01-22T13:23:50","slug":"best-way-move-short-distance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moving.tips\/bonus-tips-and-tricks\/best-way-move-short-distance\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best way to move short distance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regardless of the distance, a move is always a complicated and time-consuming process that needs careful planning and competent approach. The difference in the relocation distances, however, necessitates several peculiarities when packing your household items and driving to your new home. Also, it is a proven fact that a short distance move will not affect your life so radically \u2013 children will adapt easily and your daily routine will remain roughly the same.<\/p>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<p>No matter how far you are moving, you need the same strategies for packing your belongings. The task will be as tedious and boring as ever &#8211; get appropriate packing materials, secure your stuff well and label the boxes. Also, pay extra attention to valuables and items of high emotional value. There is just one big exception: you can pack a variety of non-allowable items and take them with you for the mere reason that you can transport them yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>Transportation<\/h2>\n<p>Since it will probably not take many\u00a0hours to travel to your final destination, you can afford several trips \u2013 either by your own car or a small rented moving truck. You can transport your belongings in a systematic and easy manner. It is even possible to move some of the stuff you don\u2019t need daily <strong>before<\/strong> moving day. Also, you will probably have no problems relocating\u00a0your plants, for they will certainly survive the short distance move. And you can just take your pets in the car and avoid all the complicated procedures for shipping them across the states.<\/p>\n<h2>Adjustment<\/h2>\n<p>If it is a local move, you will certainly experience no cultural shock in your new living place. Your everyday life will not change too much and even your surroundings will be similar to the ones you left behind. But what matters most is that you will be able to meet your old friends and revisit your favorite spots, because they will be just a few hours away. You will have the chance to meet new people and to enjoy new opportunities while staying in touch with everyone and everything you have liked before.<\/p>\n<h2>Exclusive tips<\/h2>\n<p>One good way to move short distance and to have things done your way is to try and successfully perform a Do-It-Yourself move. Especially if you have some previous experience and reliable friends to help you out, you may not need the services of a moving company at all. If you are up to the challenge, here are some tips that you may find useful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make several trips to your new city (or neighborhood) to get acquainted with the area and to locate all important places beforehand;<\/li>\n<li>Rent or buy your new place while you still have enough time before moving day. This will allow you to frequently visit your future home and renovate it to your liking before you move in;<\/li>\n<li>Move your possessions in your preferred order and manner, take your time and arrange them so that your new home feels like your dream residence;<\/li>\n<li>Organize a party as soon as you have settled in \u2013 invite your old pals and colleagues but also your new neighbors and coworkers. This way, you may lay the foundations of many lifelong friendships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, remember that hiring specialized short distance movers is likely to save you a lot of time and efforts. Besides, a short distance move will be certainly light on your budget. In case the clock is ticking too quickly or you have other important issues to attend to, do not hesitate to take advantage of experienced services and have a stress-free move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regardless of the distance, a move is always a complicated and time-consuming process that needs careful planning and competent approach. The difference in the relocation distances, however, necessitates several peculiarities when packing your household items and driving to your new home. 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