You don’t have to work for a moving company to know that moving to a new home can be both exciting and overwhelming. There’s a lot to handle, and it’s easy to forget about certain items on your to-do list until the last minute. While professional movers can make the process run more smoothly, following these tips will help you prepare for their arrival.

3 Last-Minute Tips From a Moving Company

1. Empty Dressers

Dressers are built to be long-term fixtures, not to squeeze through doors and hallways. Don’t add additional stress by forgetting to empty them of fragile or expensive items before the moving company arrives. You’ll either scramble to empty them quickly, potentially losing things in the process, or you’ll end up moving them with the items inside, which could damage them. Clean dressers out in advance to avoid any unnecessary frustration.

2. Arrange for Parking

If you live on a busy street or you’re moving to one, take steps ahead of time to ensure that the movers have parking available to them at both locations. You’ll need to get a lot of items out of the truck and into your new home—you don’t want them parking two blocks down because you forgot to make arrangements.

3. Plan Travel Routes

Before the day of the move, plan how you’ll get each item out of your old home and into your new one. Know which exit is best for large furniture, and which hallway will be the least cluttered. If you’re moving to or from an apartment building, ask about reserving elevator times so you’re not trying to squeeze your boxes in with other passengers.

Hiring a reliable and reputable moving company will save you a lot of time and help you avoid a lot of headaches. Offering nationwide moving service, Nebraskaland Moving has been handling this type of work since 1981. Want to learn more about their services? Contact them online or call (402) 466-8169.