From forgotten junk in drawers to priceless antiques, residential moving requires you to pack your entire life in boxes. Even when you think you don’t have many belongings, leaving packing to the last minute can complicate the process and cause unnecessary stress. To make your move seamless, plan ahead and you’ll thank yourself for it when you arrive in your new home. To help you in this process, here are some common mistakes people make when moving that you can avoid.

Top 3 Common Mistakes When Preparing for a Move

1. Poor Time Management

Start your packing process at least two months before you plan to move. If you’ve lived in your house for many years or have accumulated many belongings, may want to begin even earlier to ensure you aren’t rushing when the time comes to move. By starting with non-essentials like seasonal decorations, games, and DVDs, you won’t need to dig up items you’ve already packed but you get a head start on this lengthy process to make it painless.

2. Forgetting to Label Boxes

If you’re down to the wire, you might throw miscellaneous items into boxes without taking the time to sort and label their contents. This leaves you with no way to keep track of what you’ve packed and where, making unpacking harder on yourself. By sorting your items and labeling your boxes, you can instruct your residential moving company to leave them in their respective rooms to help you find everything you need later. 

3. Not Packing an Essentials Box

After you arrive at your new living space, you’ll probably be eager to take a shower and get some rest. To do so, you’ll need your toiletries, such as a toothbrush, clean pajamas, a pillow, soap, and medications. If these are scattered in different boxes, it’ll be a long time before you can get some much-needed R&R. To make things easier, pack your essentials the morning of your moving day and bring them in your car so they don’t get mixed up with the other boxes.

If you’re gearing up for residential moving, Safe to Go Movers in Puyallup, WA can help. Our licensed and insured movers help families and businesses relocate, providing personalized plans tailored to your needs. We also offer discounts for senior citizens, disabled people, students, and military personnel. Visit our website to learn more about our services, or call (253) 268-9400 to request a free estimate.