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Moving Across the Country: The Benefits of Backloading


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Moving Across the Country: The Benefits of Backloading

When I was offered a new job in Perth, I had to relocate my life from Brisbane. I had no idea how I was going to ship all my things across Australia. I considered hiring a van and doing it myself, but driving thousands of miles and then starting work when I arrived just didn't appeal to me. I looked into using a moving company, but I was put off a little by the cost. It was then my friend mentioned backloading. Backloading allowed me to haul my things across the country on trucks which were returning from another job. This drastically reduced the cost. I am now settled in Perth, but I wanted to start this blog to help others who need to store or move the things they own.

Practical Ways to Limit the Hassles of Moving and Storage

There is nothing as exciting as moving to a new place and meeting new people. However, when you think about the hassles of moving and storage, you might feel anxious. With packing and unpacking your household items, moving can be stressful. Whether you are moving across the state or across the city, it is important to make sure that things are done competently. You also need to think about the safety and security of your properties. If you want to limit the stress and hassles of moving and storage, here are some practical ways to do it. 

Have a plan

When moving, planning is crucial. You need to have a detailed plan that will guide you as you prepare to move. When you don't have a plan, you will discover that things won't go well. You may even lose a few things and even get some things damaged. You should have a checklist of the items you want to move, organize, pack and label. This will make unpacking easy.  

Hire a moving and storage company

When choosing a moving and storage services provider, you need to do your homework to find the right one. There are several providers out there, and this is where your checklist will be useful. You need to know if they offer both moving and storage services because some offer only moving services. Are they skilled professionals with many experiences? Do they offer custom packing and unpacking services? When you choose the best moving and storage company, it will save you energy and time with your move.

Rent a long-term storage unit

There may be times when you have so many properties that cannot fit into your new home and you don't want to get rid of them. Sometimes, you may not want to move all your properties to another state because your job requires you to move every now and then. You can rent a long-term storage unit to keep them. Sometimes, you may sell your home and you will need to store your household items until you find your dream home. In such cases, you will need a short or long term storage space where you can pack all your belongings. You can rent or request for a storage unit from your moving and storage provider. You should make sure that your properties are stored in a fire-protected, secure and climate controlled environment with convenient access.