Searching for Sun? Tips for Moving to Florida & California

When winter winds are blowing and the snow has piled up everywhere, the idea of moving to Florida, California, or some other warm and sunny state is really appealing. Just imagine how nice life is when you never have to worry about ice crashing down off of buildings or sub-zero temperatures freezing all of your building’s pipes!

Long Distance Moves & Short Term Storage

Florida is a pretty good shlep from New York City – and California is even further! If you’re going to move your family a long distance, it’s a good idea to work with a moving company that has experience with the complicated logistics involved. One thing that many people don’t think about is what will happen to all of their things in the interim period between leaving one address and getting established in the new place.

Short term storage is the answer: when your stuff is safely in a secure facility, you have more time to settle into your new home. Move the non-essential items that have stayed in storage at a time after the first hectic days of moving are safely behind you. Shleppers offers one month’s worth of complimentary short term storage with every long distance move; if you need to store your items longer, just let us know and we’ll help you make that happen.

Get Assistance Planning Your Move to Florida

The average American moves 11.4 times in their lifetime, which means a number of years may have gone by since the last time you moved. During that time, you may have gotten older, busier, and less inclined to spend your energy packing and moving boxes and furniture. That’s okay, because Shleppers is here to help.

We’ve found that if we can work with families early in the moving process, it’s possible to provide organization, packing, and planning support that makes everything easier for everyone. It’s never too soon to call us! You don’t have to have a definite moving date in mind: we’ll help you develop a timeline that fits your schedule and budget. We can also provide you with accurate estimates of how long packing and moving takes. If you’re significantly downsizing in advance of your move, we can help you determine how that will impact your timeline and costs. The more information you have available to you, the less stressful your move becomes!

Climate Change Can Be A Good Thing

One of the nice things about moving to California is that you really aren’t going to need all the winter gear you’ve accumulated for life in the Northeast.  For many people, the largest impact will be in your wardrobe: heavy sweaters, winter coats, hats, gloves, and snow boots won’t see a lot of wear in Orange County! There are other items you may not need as well, ranging from snow removal gear to sports equipment. If skiing or snowboarding’s not going to be part of your life in Florida – or you’ve been holding onto that stuff for your kids! – it’s time to let that gear go. Many couples we move report feeling lighter and happier after moving to a warmer climate.