Moving Tips
A few things we have learned after thousands of boxes and a lot of staircases.
Start early and work room by room
Begin packing two to three weeks out and finish one room completely before starting the next. It keeps the chaos contained and makes unpacking far easier.
Label every box on the side, not the top
Write the room and a short list of contents on the side of the box so you can read labels once boxes are stacked. Mark fragile boxes on all four sides.
Use small boxes for heavy items
Books, tools and canned goods belong in small boxes. Large boxes are for light, bulky things like bedding and pillows. Nobody wants a 90-pound book box.
Pack an essentials bag
Medications, chargers, toiletries, a change of clothes, important documents and anything the kids or pets need should ride with you, not on the truck.
Take photos before you unplug
Snap a picture of the back of your TV, computer and router before disconnecting cables. Reassembly at the new place takes minutes instead of an hour.
Empty and defrost the fridge
Defrost at least 24 hours before moving day and towel it dry. A wet freezer on a moving truck means mildew by the time it reaches the new house.
Keep hardware with the furniture
Bag screws, bolts and brackets from disassembled furniture, then tape the bag to the underside of the piece it came from.
Clear a path for the crew
Move vehicles out of the driveway, prop open doors and keep hallways clear. A clean path makes the move faster, safer and cheaper.
Tell us about the tricky stuff
Stairs, narrow gates, gun safes, pianos and long carries are all easy to plan for when we know ahead of time. Surprises on moving day cost time.
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