Common Moving Mistakes to Avoid

You've thought of everything: friends to help, cash for beer and pizza, rolls of packing tape... However, you'll quickly realize that a move never goes exactly as planned.

To help ensure everything goes smoothly, here are a few mistakes you'll want to avoid.

If you forget to defrost and clean out your freezer beforehand, you'll end up spending hours with a hairdryer trying to melt the ice on moving day. Since you won't have time to waste on the big day, make sure to plan ahead!

Some people believe that the fewer boxes they have to move, the faster the move will be. Wrong!

It will actually take much longer if you end up doing everything yourself because two of your friends who came to help have strained their backs from lifting boxes that were far too heavy. Remember: a collection of encyclopedias and a microwave oven do not belong in the same box.

Family and friends may be there to help, but don't forget that their goal is to get back home as quickly as possible. They won't take the time to inspect the contents of boxes labeled "stuff," "things," or "miscellaneous."

If several boxes are poorly labeled, you'll waste a lot of time trying to organize your new home.

Furniture assembly instructions are often thrown away once the furniture is built. If you need to disassemble furniture before moving, it's important to take notes.

Keep screws and small parts in clearly labeled bags and make sure each step is documented so reassembly is much easier.

If you're not moving on July 1st, don't forget to consider rush hour traffic!

The day is short, and you can't afford to lose valuable hours sitting in traffic—especially if you're moving across town or between neighboring cities.

For neatly stacked plates, newspaper may be sufficient.

For your cherished collection of tea cups? Not so much.

Taking a little extra time to wrap fragile and valuable items in bubble wrap can save you from costly breakages.

You've probably invested a lot of time and care into your plants, and it would be a shame to lose them during the move.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is putting them in the moving truck. To avoid disaster, reserve the back seat of a car specifically for transporting your plants.

Will your pet be taken care of during the move?

If not, will they need medication for the trip?

You won't have time to clean the car after Fido if he gets sick during transportation. For both your well-being and your pet's comfort, don't overlook these details.

A successful move largely depends on the stress level experienced by everyone involved. The more organized you are, the less overwhelming and exhausting the move will feel.

With proper planning, you won't end the day promising yourself you'll never move again!

Happy Moving!

Source: Centris.ca