So you are about to move to LA? Congratulations! But before we pop the champagne cork and clink glasses, we have to figure out just how to get you there most efficiently and with as little fuss as possible.
When it comes to storage and moving Los Angeles is a bit of a beast you’re going to need to wrangle in order to make sure you don’t completely lose your mind — that’s what we’re here for!
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Have Some Strategy
Don’t doubt that you have a battle ahead of you in the coming months. With closing up the things you have in your current city and creating a new life for yourself in LA — well, it’s going to be quite the ride. Further, this should give you time to make a strategy plan; basically what you need to do — like changing your address on formal applications such as your bank, subscription cancelations, and other loose ends.
Plan according to the dates you will be moving on; this will give you space to plan it efficiently and not leave you scurrying for time when the day dawns. The best way to not totally freak out and have a meltdown is by having a plan. It is your anchor in the storm!
Time To Get Rid Of Some Stuff
Moving is the best time to go through everything and decide what you need and what you don’t. Go room by room and assess whether you’ve used the item in the last 12 months. Not only will you have fewer boxes to move — you won’t have as much to unpack once you move to Los Angeles either! You can even make a little extra cash on your finds you choose to sell online or have a garage sale before your big move to Los Angeles.
Is Your New Place Ready For You?
The decor in your new place in LA may not be your first choice but now you may have a good foundation. If that’s the case, you may have quite a bit of renovating and redecorating to do. You always have the option to do it after your move there, but it might be better to keep that time for unpacking and arranging. After all, you don’t want to be unpacking in the dustiness of renovating right?
Plus you’ll need time to settle down to the change of environments, and it’s better to set some time aside for that as well. Look for contractors before the move and get them to take over the renovating part, while you handle the packing up and moving on your side. That way, when you get to LA, you’ll be welcomed into a house that you would feel proud to call it “home”!
Consider Some Professionals
Sure, handling the move all by your lonesome sounds great — and in theory would be cheaper — but it is not exactly easy. So you might want to outsource all that comes with moving to the professionals. Not only will they come with the muscle, they also have some knowledge of LA and can help you move in the most efficient way!
No one does storage and moving in Los Angeles quite like PODS! All you have to do is call them up (preferably months in advance) and get a container dropped off right in your backyard. This way you can pack slowly and don’t have to do it all at once when the moving date approaches.
PODS caters containers to fit your package, whether it is books or furniture or your refrigerator. After you are done you can simply call them up and they will pick the container and have it waiting for you at your new home in LA!
Get Your Supplies Ready
Now that you have organized the move, it’s time to get to the most important stage: packing. Get the necessary moving supplies, boxes, tape, Sharpies, bubble wrap, and anything else you will need. The best tip when moving is to plan everything, from A to Z, before it begins. You absolutely do not want to be running around to shops trying to find a box suitable to pack your stuff.
Pack Smart: By Room and By Section
Speaking of packing up your old place, the more organized you are, the better! A great packing tip is to pack room by room. You want to start with the rooms that are used the least so you’re ready for the bigger, more important rooms later. Also, label everything with the room from which it came. That way, when you make it to LA, you won’t be tearing boxes and looking for stuff (we know you’re eager to hit the beach!) As a side note, pack in sections — kitchen stuff in one place, bathroom stuff in one place, etc., you get the idea!
Store Stuff and Unpack Slowly In LA
Once you get to Los Angeles, before you start unpacking, take a second to take in your new environment. If you go the PODS storage service/unit route, you can unpack the items at your leisure. If you feel overwhelmed or it’s taking a while for your new place to feel like home, this is incredibly useful.
Unpack the most important items and put them in order. No rush! Get your new place organized and settled how you like it!