{"id":43830,"date":"2025-01-22T16:49:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T16:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?p=43830"},"modified":"2025-01-22T16:50:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T16:50:12","slug":"how-to-pack-for-an-interstate-move-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/?p=43830","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack for an Interstate Move Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

If moving home is one of the most stressful activities you can do, then it must be even more so if you are relocating to another state.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, while the prospect of upping sticks and starting the next phase of your life in a faraway location may appear daunting at first, you\u2019ll find it easier to prepare for if you work to a plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this post, we\u2019ll advise you on how best to pack for an interstate move. If you follow these tips, you\u2019ll find the process will go a lot smoother than you otherwise might have anticipated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Hire Professional Movers<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    While you can hire a van and coordinate the move yourself, the best thing to do when moving out of state is to get the professionals to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Companies like <\/span>Muval<\/span><\/a> specialise in long-distance relocations to all parts of Australia. Their staff are trained to load, transport, and unload your possessions, including heavy or delicate items, as quickly and seamlessly as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Additionally, they provide you with protective coverings to minimise the risk of damage during transit and may offer complimentary insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

    When picking an interstate removalist firm, make sure you get fully itemised quotes from a few companies and read Google reviews about them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Start Early<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Some companies might pack for you. But if the one you choose doesn\u2019t, then you\u2019ll need to start this process as early as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Ideally, this should be at least 6 to 8 weeks before the move, but really, the more lead time you can set aside for it, the better.<\/span><\/p>\n

      To make the process more manageable, it is a good idea to create a plan and timeline that outlines what tasks you will do and when. Try to fill it with activities that take a short amount of time to complete and stick to them as much as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

      This way, you won\u2019t find the size of the task at hand too daunting, and you will feel like you are making constant progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Declutter Ruthlessly<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Before you pack anything away into boxes, the first thing you should do is a proper declutter of your possessions.<\/span><\/p>\n

        If you have lived in your old place for a while, there is a good chance that you have accumulated plenty of belongings that are either broken, you do not use, or are simply outdated.<\/span><\/p>\n

        It is not a good idea to take these items to your new out-of-state address because not only will it cost you extra money, but they will also take up extra space in your new home \u2013 and, what is more, you\u2019ll still need to get rid of most of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

        For this reason, you should go through everything you own, from your clothes and furniture to books and trinkets, and divide them into the following categories:<\/span><\/p>\n