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How to Reduce and Manage Moving Stress

All changes are somewhat stressful – no matter how beneficial they are. Moves are no exception. A major switch like that can often trigger anxiety and similar conditions. But luckily, there are ways to reduce and even prevent moving stress.

Surely, learning to spot the early signs can help you cope. But before the first symptoms become apparent, there are more proven strategies to put a stop to these feelings. Follow our tips and make sure that your relocation runs more smoothly and comfortably. Lastly, learn how to choose the best long-distance moving company and be more carefree with their assistance.

Guide to Packing

Relocating can be a very long and tiring process that leaves you stressed out and tired, but it does not always have to be so draining. There are ways to make the move more bearable and less stressful and East Coast to West Coast Movers has put together this guide to packing to help.

How to Pack Technology

If you are facing a house move any time soon, the big question is how to achieve your electronic gadgets arrive in one piece and in the same working condition. In the chaotic period of house relocation packing and safely moving technology devices are nobody’s favourite tasks. By planning ahead and being a bit overcautious you can avoid many accidents that befall technology devices during transportation.

How to Move Large Items

Whenever you are moving you have to think and plan in advance, because in that way your move will be easier for you. The pressure and anxiety you feel are normal reaction since there are a lot of things to take care of. It can be really exhausting because you need to make sure you don’t forget anything, you need to take care of document, not to mention the transportation. The furniture, appliances and electronics are probably one of the most expensive things you own, and also the heaviest things you need to transfer from one place to another. You need to figure out how you are going to move everything without breaking anything, including your back.

Cross Country Relocation: Moving Hacks

If you’re asking yourself “how can I make moving easier,” you’re in the right place. With some amazing moving hacks, you’ll remember with joy this relocation. We all know planning a relocation can be very hard and stressful. Gathering and putting your belongings into bags and boxes and then taking them out again is nobody’s number one activity. So, we put a guide with essential tips that will save you time and money.

10 Signs It Is Time to Move

Almost half the yearly moves happen during the summertime. However, no matter when you decide to relocate, the move itself is a big life-changing event, and you shouldn’t take it lightly. That’s why pay close attention to small and big signs that can tell you it is time to move and find a new home.

How to Pack When You Are Short On Time

In the ideal situation, you would like to have around 9 weeks to sort through your belongings and decide what you want to pack for your upcoming move. However, sometimes you are caught off-guard or are overburdened with other responsibilities, so you end up having to do your packing in a shorter window of time. Since these last minute moves are a reoccurring event, East Coast to West Coast Movers has made this guide to help all those people who have only a few weeks to prepare for their upcoming move. The guide is sure to help you get all your belongings sorted and packed, just in time for the big day!

Making Friends in a New City

It might seem that making friends in a new city is truly a hard piece of work, according to surveys reporting that three out of five Americans are lonely even without embarking on a journey such as cross-country moving. Having “no one gets me” as your final destination surely is not worth all the effort of turning your life upside down. You didn’t pack your entire life into boxes just for that. The goal is to find ways to connect with others on a more intimate level, to build social support you suddenly lack and have meaningful interactions in your daily activities.

A Guide to Cross Country Moving With Pets

Whether you’re moving across the street or to a completely different country, packing your entire home up and relocating seems like an adventure. But what happens if you’re moving with pets? If you add one or even two of your beloved furry friends to the mix? You know your cat! She camouflages herself and hides in the darkest places when she detects even the slightest change in the air. And your dog? He has his weird sixth sense about these things, always knows upfront when you’re planning something. That’s why that idea might sound like a bit of a nightmare you would like to forget about and continue with your life without any disruption. However, don’t be discouraged, because here you’ll find many tips which will help you transition smoothly with your pets.

Great Affordable Moving Services

Relocating can be expensive, especially if you are on a tight budget. A lot of money is needed to cover and provide for services such as the move itself, moving truck rentals, wages and packing services and supplies and more. Luckily there is a way to get these services without burning a hole in your cash. East to West Moving Company has put together a list of things that you can do to minimize your expenses while moving.