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    Moving from West to East Coast- The Comprehensive Guide

    By Joseph R. | Moving destinations | 0 comment | 24 September, 2019 | 0

    Although moving from West to East Coast is exciting, it is also very stressful. You will have to focus on million things at a time and worry about whether everything will go the way you planned it to go. You can eliminate some of the stress by following our comprehensive guide for moving from West to East Coast.

    Packing tips when moving from West to East Coast

    There are some packing tips that you can use when moving from West to East Coast. The most important one and the one you should always follow is to declutter. But before you start decluttering, you have to get the necessary packing supplies:

    • boxes – both cardboard and plastic ones in all sizes.
    • tape and tape dispensers – a tape dispenser will make securing boxes easier and faster
    • packing peanuts or bubble pack – these are used to fill out empty space in the box and to secure breakable items
    • wrapping paper or newspaper – this is used for protecting delicate items from getting scratched
    • markers – you will need these to label your boxes in order to unpack easily
    • plastic bags – for things that you are going to throw away.

    Scissors, tape and bubble pack.

    Declutter

    Decluttering is a process of getting rid of unnecessary belongings that you have laying around your house. Moving these unnecessary items from one part of the country to another is pointless. If you don’t need them, why move them? Plus, the more stuff you are moving, the more moving will cost you. To see how much it will cost, you can get a free estimate on movinmurdy.com.

    When you are decluttering, it is best to go one room at a time. If you have an attic or a basement, declutter these two rooms first. This is where most of unnecessary things are located. When you finish those two, move onto your kitchen and your pantry. Kitchen is also a place where people tend to keep useless things. Your closet comes next. After you’ve finished those, move on to the rest of your home.

    How to pack smartly?

    In order to pack smartly, you will have to think logically. Where should you start? Start with the room you use the least. Attic, basement, guest room, dining room, living room. After these comes the kitchen, then the bathroom, and lastly bedroom. This is not the order that you should follow but if you want to, you will get amazing results. Your packing will be three times more efficient if you follow this packing order. So if you are packing in a hurry, this is what you need to have in mind.

    A packed bag on the floor.

    Follow some of our tips to pack more efficiently.

    Another great packing tip that you must follow is to not use boxes that are too big. Why? Because if the box is very big, you will impulsively fill it with items untill it’s full. Once it’s full, you won’t be able to pick it up. Or if you do pick it up, there is a risk of it breaking open and everything that you packed will be spilled over the floor.

    Should you hire movers?

    If you are moving from West to East Coast and you are asking yourself whether or not you should hire movers, we are going to answer that question for you. Yes. Having movers help you relocate will be a huge stress relief as there are many risks of DIY moving across the country. Renting a moving truck and doing it on your own will just be more stressful and tiring. And after spending days packing and decluttering and months planning everything, this just might be the last straw. Something will definitely go wrong. So it’s best to save up some money and hire reliable movers than to DIY it and regret it later.

    A moving truck.

    Hiring movers can be a big stress relief.

    Plus, hiring movers will give you some time to relax and get some rest before it is time to unpack. Unpacking is harder than packing, believe us. And when you are moving from West to East Coast, you will need every atom of strength to unpack.

    Differences between the two coasts

    Life on the West Coast is nothing like life on the East coast. West coast life is relaxing and much slower. People on the East Coast live fast. They like to use every second of the day the right way. A huge difference between the two coasts is free space. East coast has been developing for hundreds of years and that is why there is not much free space left in big cities. Which is not the case with the cities on the West Coast. West coast is known for long, wide boulevards and a lot of empty space. This is not the case on the East Coast. Apartments and houses are much smaller there. Streets are narrower. The buildings are very tall because there is no free space except in the air. Sounds funny but it’s true. You will probably need Pittsburgh storage units in order to keep all of your items.

    Depending on where you live now and where you are moving to, the cost of living will be different. For example, New York is very expensive but Miami is not as much yet they are both located on the East Coast. The same goes for the cities on the West coast. It just depends where you are moving to. The overall cost of living can’t be compared because it is constantly changing. But if you are looking for cheap homes, you should avoid New York. Florida is one of the most affordable places to live in on the East Coast.

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