{"id":7260,"date":"2024-09-23T15:01:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T15:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniquemoversmn.com\/?p=7260"},"modified":"2025-09-22T19:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T19:31:51","slug":"long-distance-home-moving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/long-distance-home-moving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Planning a Long-Distance Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66\">\n.avia-section.av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/subheader.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-7260'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35a5zi-35110e083e96da377b878335df13e498\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-35110e083e96da377b878335df13e498{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:60px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-35110e083e96da377b878335df13e498 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-35110e083e96da377b878335df13e498 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-35110e083e96da377b878335df13e498 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-35110e083e96da377b878335df13e498 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-35110e083e96da377b878335df13e498 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-35110e083e96da377b878335df13e498 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lz35a5zi-35110e083e96da377b878335df13e498 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  pagetitle av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >6 Tips for Planning a Long-Distance Move<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-dnn1or-3a341ee0e2b564d44e1e8e1191428167 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  medium avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-7260'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205\">\n.flex_column.av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"citypageform\"  class='flex_column av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lz35c9hi-12f88191956198fba1d4cf919fa2e3c0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning a long-distance move can be a daunting task. Everything can feel far more overwhelming than a local move, even if it isn\u2019t all that different in a practical sense. Check out these 10 helpful tips for planning a successful long-distance move!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to move? <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/\"><b>Fill out our contact form<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call <\/span><a href=\"tel:+13202373776\"><b>(320) 237-3776<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019re here to provide an expert moving and packing estimate and discuss the best options for your move!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all.avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58:hover .avia_button_background{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Request A Quote\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Request A Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m1f4h3dr-d5746a4a4bc3ae9f8ae3144bca1d2733\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m1f4h3dr-d5746a4a4bc3ae9f8ae3144bca1d2733{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m1f4h3dr-d5746a4a4bc3ae9f8ae3144bca1d2733 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m1f4gala-a5037564b455e77aa734481449f95535 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Tip #1: Prepare Early<\/h2>\n<p>Early preparation can make a big difference in easing any stress surrounding a long-distance move. Our recommendation is to look at our convenient <a href=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/home-moving-prep-checklist-timeline\/\"><strong>moving checklist timeline<\/strong><\/a> and start many of the items 1-2 weeks earlier than recommended! This will give you time to make sure everything is done properly and you don\u2019t miss anything.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #2: Invest in Packing Supplies<\/h2>\n<p>You may get by with hand-me-down boxes and old newspapers to pack your stuff for a local move. However, on a long-distance move, you will want to make sure your items are well protected as the trucks and trailers travel hundreds of miles on the road. You may also consider hiring <a href=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/packers-movers\/\"><strong>professional packing<\/strong><\/a> help for your more fragile items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-8pj82j-bd2d228a5b875c8daeec00e9f37bbe3e av_one_third  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35asde-bd9c3e7201053d3ff41c126f4e736bb3\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-bd9c3e7201053d3ff41c126f4e736bb3 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-bd9c3e7201053d3ff41c126f4e736bb3 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lz35asde-bd9c3e7201053d3ff41c126f4e736bb3 av-styling-no-styling avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-7261 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-7261 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves.jpg\" alt='Unique Movers moving truck and trailer from Minnesota in the Western United States to a customer\u2019s new home.' title='longDistanceMoves'  height=\"1200\" width=\"1200\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves-1030x1030.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/longDistanceMoves-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295\">\n.flex_column.av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lz35cu0n-9a3c788fd36214ea3cc128d6b76848bb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Tip #3: Declutter<\/h2>\n<p>Decluttering can be a difficult process for most people. However, there is no better time than when preparing for a long-distance move. If you can take a hard look at what you really need to bring with you and declutter some items from your home, you will save money and time on packing and moving, as well as space in the truck. Unique Movers also offers<a href=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/junk-removal\/\"><strong>junk removal<\/strong><\/a> services to help you with your decluttering!<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #4: Create an Inventory<\/h2>\n<p>A great way to help ease moving stress is to create an inventory. Inventory your things as they are packed so that when you label the boxes, you can look at your inventory and see exactly which box you need to find certain items. This will not only help you when you arrive at your destination but will also help you make sure you don\u2019t leave anything important behind.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #5: Keep Track of the Essentials<\/h2>\n<p>You or your partner will often drive the family car(s) to your new home. It\u2019s a great idea to consider what you\u2019d like to pack up in your vehicle rather than the moving truck for easy access. Medications, toiletries, and enough clothes for a couple of days are great things to bring in your car so that you know exactly where they are and can access them immediately when needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #6: Find an Experienced Long-Distance Moving Company<\/h2>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re planning to DIY your move, you\u2019ll want to look at multiple moving companies to find one experienced in long-distance moving so that your move goes smoothly. <a href=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/reviews\/\"><strong>Check out reviews<\/strong><\/a>, ask for referrals from friends and family, and talk to the companies yourself to make sure you get the best service for your move!<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Unique Movers for Long-Distance Moves<\/h2>\n<p>The Unique Movers team is ready to help you with every step, from planning to packing to moving day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/\"><strong>Fill out our contact form<\/strong><\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:+13202373776\"><strong>(320) 237-3776<\/strong><\/a>. 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