Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving to Greater Lehigh Valley

Published: August 01, 2022

It takes a lot of time and effort to relocate your belongings from one location to another, especially if you’re moving everything. Even after you believe you’ve done everything possible, moving day arrives, and something crucial disappears.

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Greater Lehigh Valley has helpful moving tips to help you avoid making errors while packing for your big move.

1. You don’t get rid of things

It’s never a bad time to downsize your personal belongings than when you relocate. It’s especially significant while you move, as the less stuff you have to carry, the easier it is. Putting your items into a box without first going through them may be simple, but getting rid of what you don’t need might be difficult.

2. Moving all of your furniture without wrapping it first

Larger items, such as sofas and bookcases, are more challenging to transport than smaller things. Not only should you wrap your bigger valuables in moving plastic, but you should also consider using moving blankets to protect them from harm during the transfer.

3. Forcing large items through small doorways 

Carefully raise and guide a heavy item (such as a couch) one side at a time, avoiding injuring yourself or your doors, walls, or valuables. Make sure your furniture will fit before pushing it by first measuring your doors.

4. Not giving yourself enough time to pack

It will take some time to prepare everything. Most people underestimate the amount of work involved in packing their belongings. Preparing ahead of time might help you unwind while putting your things away and transporting them.

5. Not asking for help when you need it

The bottom line is that not everyone is physically capable of handling large things, which is why enlisting the help of friends and family isn’t always a good idea. Asking for help with the bigger, heavier objects and being prepared to pay for a moving company if required are both important.

Let UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Greater Lehigh Valley help you on your next move! Contact us today to find out more about our moving services.