Don’t Make These 5 Bad Moving Mistakes

Published: March 01, 2022

Moving is an incredibly trying and time-consuming process, especially if you are packing all of your things from one home to the next. When you think you’ve completed packing, something slips through your mind. Before you know it, your moving day is here, and everything comes to a halt. Here are some helpful moving suggestions from UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Charlotte.

1. You don’t get rid of things

There’s no better moment to downsize your personal belongings than immediately before a move. The less you have to move, the better, and unpacking things you don’t want or need is a waste of time. It’s simple to toss everything in a box without going through it first, but getting rid of what you don’t need is easier said than done.

2. Moving all of your furniture without wrapping it first

Moving large things, like furniture, is more difficult than smaller objects. Not only should you wrap them in moving plastic while moving massive items like furniture, but you should also protect them with moving blankets. This will safeguard your belongings from injury caused by transit mishaps.

3. Forcing large items through small doorways 

When moving, there will be times when you must pass through a tight space (like with a sofa). To accomplish this without damaging the doorway or your moving item, lift and guide one side of the moving object at a time. Make sure to measure your doorways and walls to ensure that your furnishings fit the way you want them to.

4. Not giving yourself enough time to pack

It takes time to pack. Most people underestimate how much time it will take to box up their belongings. Planning ahead of time for yourself allows you to relax and makes the relocation process considerably easier.

5. Not asking for help when you need it

It’s true that not everyone is in good enough shape to pick up hefty things, so the notion that friends and family will help you shift your heavy furnishings isn’t always realistic. It’s critical to not only ask for assistance with the larger, heavier goods but also be ready to use a moving service if necessary.

Moving to Charlotte? Check out these local attractions

Read on to see some of our favorite attractions in Charlotte:

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Check out this shrine to stock-car drivers past and present plus a museum with interactive exhibits and a theater.

The Mint Museum

This museum showcases international art, plus live performances and educational programs for all ages.

Read on to find wrapping, packing, and moving supplies in the Charlotte area to help you with your furniture moving process: 

The Home Depot

4750 South Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28217

(704) 522-8383

Lowe’s Home Improvement

217 Iverson Way

Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 335-5021

Walmart Supercenter

3240 Wilkinson Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28208

(704) 392-2311