Whether you are moving from a large home to a smaller abode or from a tiny apartment to an enormous mansion, the entire moving process is rarely enjoyable. Coordinating, planning, and packing a relocation can be unequivocally stressful, even if you have a Scottsdale storage unit to make the move a bit easier. Fortunately, you will be celebrating in no time when you are finally finished. To make your entire moving process as stress-free and painless as possible, we have compiled a list of five crucial, yet often forgotten, steps to remember when creating your checklist for the move. Find a Professional Moving Company Unless you are planning on moving everything yourself (and have the time and energy to do so), you will need to hire a professional moving company in your area that is licensed and insured. To avoid any scams or bad moving experiences, be sure to read reviews about the company online and check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), as well. Obtain and compare at least three quotes from moving companies before making a final hiring decision. Select the Date of Your Move Wisely You can actually save money when you move if you select the right moving date. Most people tend to move during the weekends and at the beginning or end of the month, and between the months of May and August. Therefore if you move in the middle of the month and week, and sometime between September and April, you will find that moving companies and moving trucks typically cost less. Change Your Address You should notify the USPS that you are planning to move several weeks in advance, if possible. Otherwise, you may find that your mail is not delivered to you properly or you may even experience your credit cards being declined. It is fairly simple to complete a change of address: simply go to the local post office and fill out the change of address form or go online to USPS.com and select which date you want your mail to start forwarding to your new address. Contact your credit card companies and bank to ensure they have your correct new address, as well. Contact and Coordinate with Utility Providers You should contact your utility providers, including electric, gas, and cable, two to three weeks in advance of your move, as well. This will ensure that you have electricity, heat, and cable and internet the first day you are spending the night at your new abode. Pack a Bag of Essentials for Each Person You and each person moving with you should have a bag of essentials packed for the first few days in the new home. This should include toiletries, a few pairs of clothing, phone chargers, and anything else that you consider to be vital for your survival for those first few days. As we mentioned before we started our list, at US Storage Centers in Scottsdale, we can help you make your move a bit easier, as well. Our storage units are the perfect place to store your belongings while you are moving. We offer storage units of various sizes, starting at 4’x5’ and ranging up to 10’x9’ sized units. We offer units that are alarmed, as well as climate controlled to help protect your items. Stop in if you are planning to move soon to discuss your needs. US Storage Centers 8355 East McDonald Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (480) 400-9141
