Common Things People Forget When Moving

While it can be heartbreaking to leave behind your favorite teddy bear, it’s not only items that get forgotten when it’s time to move. Between switching over the Wifi, turning off the electricity, and everything in between, hitting every checkbox on the list is nearly impossible if you’re not planning ahead. Here are some things to add to your to-do list, and like Santa Claus, be sure to check it twice before you hit the road.

Actions to Take

You’ve already called your parents to let them know how excited you are to move, but are you forgetting to call anyone else? Your cousins will forgive you for forgetting to tell them about your move, but forgetting to inform your utility providers, Wi-Fi providers, your bank, and tax agencies can lead to some more serious problems. One of your top priorities pre-move should be informing all your important agencies about your upcoming move, saving yourself missing packages, inconvenient misunderstandings, and extra unexpected bills.

Important Packing Tips

When it comes to moving day, you’d hate to leave anything behind, but there are a few things to ensure are packed before the last-minute packing stress hits. First and foremost, pack your important documents like birth certificates, passports, any paper deeds, medical records, and financial records in a box together, clearly label the box and pack it away. Valuable items like expensive jewelry and sentimental pieces should be packed in a similar manner. Keep these boxes in a place where they won’t be forgotten. In order to avoid missing any small items during the packing process, double-check cabinets, drawers, and tall shelves, and on your way out, don’t forget to look over every room – top to bottom – twice!

Items You Shouldn’t Forget

How many items can one person possibly have? Believe us, it’s always more than you’d think. Here are some of the most common things people forget when moving so you can double-check your boxes before you leave. Medication – we know you checked your bathroom cabinet twice, but make sure all your important medications are accounted for before leaving them behind. Hidden valuables – anywhere from money in the family safe to your dream journal you left under the creaky floorboard, don’t leave behind anything you’ll regret. Chargers – we know you charged your phone before the long car ride, but the excitement of your favorite podcast will wear off when you realize you left your charger plugged into the wall at your old place. Keep all your necessities with you during the moving process to avoid moving day heartbreak.

Moving with Shleppers

Finally – when it comes time to move, don’t forget to call Shleppers. Get a completely FREE quote here or call us at 800-847-4537 today!