If you are considering moving across town rather than making a cross-country move, it will be well worth it for you to plan ahead for this exercise and not take this for granted since you think it is much easier. This is because many in your shoes have underestimated the sheer magnitude of work involved to their own detriment.
It is for this reason that you should consider the following pieces of advice as a guide to helping you make a far less stressful move across town.
Neighborhood Change Considerations
Know the area: Familiarize yourself with the new area you are moving into by driving around it to find out how close you are to emergency services (police station, fire-station, hospital, et al.) or places like convenience stores, dry-cleaners, restaurants, video stores and other relevant places.
Homeowner's Association: Find out if there is a homeowner's association and acquaint yourself with all its covenants, etc.
Friends and Neighbors: Inform your friends as well as your neighbors about your move. You can do this by sending them "We have Moved" cards.
Recycling program: Locate recycling centers within your area that is if there isn't a recycling program within your new municipality.
Migrating Your Stuff
Truck Rental/Moving Company or Hiring Movers: Decide well ahead of time whether you will be moving your things by yourself or engaging the services of another. This is due to the fact that such services can get overbooked, leaving you stranded.
<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=12yq-S0hnlsHoJDjGz0IDC5AlXDk" width="240" height="240"></iframe>Moving Boxes: Ask friends or neighbors who may have moved recently to help you with moving boxes. However, if they don't have consider getting boxes from bars or liquor stores since their boxes are designed to carry heavy items.
First Items to Pack: Start with items that you don't use often or that you are not presently using.
Transporting Food Items: Endeavor to move all food items together in one load. This way you will avoid forgetting food items that will later decay or spoil.
Change Locks: Once you have gained access into your new house, make sure that you change locks to be safe than sorry.
Truck Rental Considerations
Confirm Truck Availability: Don't forget to call in ahead of time to confirm that the truck you plan to rent will be available at the right time you need it.
Also, be sure to confirm that the truck you will be using to move is in good condition and take note of any small damages it has before making use of it so you will not be held accountable for this.
Know The Route: Prior to moving your things with the rented truck, do familiarize yourself with the route by driving through to find out if there will be any challenges like clearance issues, etc.
Related Stuff
Do an appraisal: Assess your needs and find out what you need to move with you. Also, get rid of items that may be too heavy or too old to move with you. This way you will move lighter and smarter.
Garage Sales: Items that you think are too heavy to move with you or too old because you have a better one waiting for you at the other end can be sold via garage sales.
Turn Off Utilities: Fix a time that you will shut off all your utilities. This will include your cable, phone, internet, et al.