Almost seven million American households moved in 2010, and it is safe to say that it was a hassle each time. Many people move to work purposes, and sometimes those moves are long distance. There are long distance moving companies that specialize in the moving and storage of your belongings before, during, and after the move. With these companies, they need to see all the items to be moved, including furniture, to give you an accurate estimate. You may save some money if you have a flexible schedule, as the middle of the month or midweek are generally slow times for any moving company. In some cases with long distance moves, you may qualify to deduct the expenses for moving and storage from your taxes if its due to a job transfer and over fifty miles away.

When it comes to the moving and storage of your items, many long distance moving companies offer moving containers, such as pods, for your belongings. If you choose to use these portable storage units, it may make your move less troublesome. You can repack your treasured belongings that aren’t used often, such as good china, childhood mementos, or old clothes, and some companies will move the portable storage containers to your new home or to a secure warehouse until you need them. Deciding what is or isn’t necessary to your daily life, and even what is or isn’t necessary to your life at all, is the first step to having a successful move. More like this article.