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Find yourself moving to Chicago in coming months? If you are then you might be wondering what your options are or even how to go about starting the moving process altogether.
We are going to discuss exactly what needs to be done in order to have you move successfully as well as several options to help you store your excess furniture and other things that you may not want to take with you to your new home. I know from experience.
Change of Address
The first thing that needs to be done when moving is to make sure you go to the postal service and have a change of address form filled out. This lets the postal service know that you are no longer going to be at your previous address and should any mail come that is addressed to where you used to live the postal service will automatically send it to your new home.
Hire a Mover
After you place a change of address form, you may want to consider either hiring a mover to make your transition easier or renting a box truck from a moving company and having you and some family members or friends pack up everything yourself. Should you decide to go with a professional mover make sure you check out the company and ensure that they are reputable and insured so that should they damage something in the move that their insurance will cover it. If moving yourself make sure you use the proper lifting equipment so that you do not hurt yourself when moving heavy furniture.
Search for a Storage Unit
Now what happens if the place you are moving to is smaller than where you came from? Where do you store your excess stuff? Luckily in Chicago and the Illinois area in general there are lots of self-storage facilities around that make keeping all your things in one place very simple. Basically you pay monthly for a space where you then transfer your belongings to. Normally there is either a lock or a keypad so that your belongings are secure and some places even offer climate controlled rooms so that you don’t have to worry about humidity or weather affecting your possessions.
The Bottom Line
With the right moving equipment and some extra storage space your move should go smoothly. We hope that this guide has made your move a little easier and that you have a safe and comfortable experience. Best of luck!