Did you know that moving to a new home is one of the most stressful life events a person can experience? If you’ve ever done it, you know why – from organizing to packing to unpacking, every stage seems to be a hassle. However, there are a few things that you might be doing that could make your experience even less fun. Keep reading for some common mistakes people make when moving out – and what to do instead!

Procrastinating

Delaying a term paper is one thing, but putting off planning and packing to move houses is another! If you tend to procrastinate, you probably find that you can get done what you need to in the nick of time – but moving is different and requires a lot of thinking ahead to make things go smoothly. In fact, if you find yourself procrastinating, you might discover that by the time you call a moving company to rent a truck the same day, all of the trucks are already booked! That leaves you in a tight spot.

Instead of putting things off, take the time to make a simple to-do list with due-dates that will ensure you don’t forget anything.

Moving Junk

It’s tempting to just throw all of your possessions into boxes without thinking about it, but chances are you have a ton of stuff that you don’t actually want or need anymore. This stuff can add up quickly and can mean the difference between a medium-sized moving van and a large one that’s more expensive. There’s no point in moving stuff you’re going to toss when you arrive at the new home, so begin a few weeks before moving day to go through and get rid of junk.

Doing it All Yourself

Moving into your college dorm may have been easy to do alone, but if you’re moving a whole houseful of furniture and appliances, you’ll definitely want to enlist the help of professionals for at least some of the phases of moving.

If you’re worried about cost, don’t forget that time is money – and you’ll be spending a lot of your own precious time to pack, label, fill a van, and drive. If you think that doing all this yourself will save you money, don’t forget about the costs of gas and parking, especially if you’re going a long distance. Plus, professional movers have the know-how and equipment to avoid bodily injury and damage to items, which will save you money in the long run.

Not Taking Inventory

Sure, you know what possessions you have, but once everything goes into boxes, it can be difficult to find that one thing you need. As you pack your boxes, list out what is in the boxes. This can be done by hand or on a spreadsheet or word document. Simply number the boxes and write out all of the items inside the box. Doing this digitally is even better because you can use the search function to look up “toiletries” or “Mom’s shoes,” and it will direct you to the box those things are in.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the moving process, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Enlisting the assistance of a professional moving company like All Day Moving will make sure everything goes smoothly and stress-free. Contact us today