It’s moving day! Now, before things get completely crazy, take note of these five common mistakes so you can avoid them and have a successful moving day.

COMMON MOVING DAY MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM:

Last Minute Packing

Don’t procrastinate on packing. One of the most common mistakes people make is leaving the packing for the last minute. Stay on track and pack ahead of time. This will save you time and ease some stress.

Booking Your Moving Company Last Minute

You should have selected your moving company six to eight weeks prior to your moving day, especially if you’re moving during the busy season. If you’re looking to get a good price the rule of thumb is to book your company at least 4 weeks in advance.

Don’t Forget to Pack Your Essentials

Forgetting to pack an essential box is a frequent mistake made by many people. Don’t pack things you’re going to need the next day or else you’ll find yourself searching through all your boxes for items you need. Think ahead and pack your essential box first.

Not Labelling Your Boxes

Labelling boxes is an important task. This ensures that you know where everything goes and that fragile boxes are handled with care. Forgetting to label your boxes makes the unpacking process much harder. If you label your boxes you can place them in their designated places to save you time.

Not Sorting Through Your Stuff Before Packing

Before you even start packing, you should sort through all your stuff. Many people sort through their stuff while packing but this can become very unorganized and confusing. You don’t want to pack more than you have to. You would be surprised at the number of things you could donate or sell when you sort through your stuff. You will save yourself a lot of time and money if you just go through all your stuff prior to packing.

The key to avoiding all these common mistakes is to plan, plan, plan. Don’t make these common mistakes! Call Armando Movers and we will to make your move little less stressful and a little more fun.