Top Five Moving Mistakes to Avoid in Columbus

Published: February 01, 2022

Everybody knows how stressful it is to have to move all of your belongings from one place to another. Just when you think you’ve finished packing, you realize that you forgot something and then before you know it, your moving day is here and everything has come to a halt. If you want to avoid these sorts of moving mistakes, keep reading for some helpful moving tips from the team at UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Columbus, Ohio.

1. You don’t get rid of things

There is no better time to edit down your personal belongings than right before a move. The less you have to move the better and unpacking things you no longer want or need is a waste of time. It’s easy to just throw everything in a box without going through it first but instead do some organizing and get rid of what you don’t need.

2. Moving all of your furniture without wrapping it first

When moving large objects like furniture, it is important to not only protect them with moving blankets but also to wrap them in moving plastic. This will protect your furniture from damages that could occur due to moving accidents.

3. Forcing large items through small doorways 

When moving, there will be times when you have to fit something (like a couch) through a tight doorway. To do this without damaging the doorway or your moving object, it is important to be able to lift and guide one side of the moving object through the door at a time. Be sure to measure your doorways and walls to make sure that your furniture will fit the way you want it to.

4. Not giving yourself enough time to pack

Packing takes time. Most people drastically underestimate the amount of time that packing up their belongings will take. Giving yourself enough time takes careful planning but will relieve stress and make the move a much easier process.

5. Not asking for help when you need it

Of course not everyone is in good enough shape to lift heavy objects so the idea that friends and family will help you move your heavy furniture is oftentimes unrealistic. It’s important to not only ask for assistance with the smaller, lighter items but also to be prepared to employ a moving company if necessary.

Moving to Columbus? Check out these local attractions

Columbus is both the state capital of Ohio and its largest city with nearly one million residents. Situated at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers, Columbus has a diverse economy based on education, government, insurance, banking, retail, steel, energy, health care, and technology. Columbus is home to Ohio State University along with the headquarters of multiple Fortune 500 Companies including Cardinal Health, L Brands, Nationwide and Alliance Data. Read on to see some of our favorite attractions in Columbus:

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Home to over 7,000 animals representing more than 800 different species, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the top zoos in the country. The current zoo opened as Riverside Park in 1927 and has expanded multiple times over the years to its current size of nearly 580 acres. Jack Hanna, famous for his multiple TV appearances on late night or as host of several animal-themed shows, served as director of the zoo from 1978-1993.

Ohio Theater

Envisioned as “a palace for the average man” when it opened as a movie house in 1928, the Ohio Theater is now one of the state’s busiest performing arts facilities, hosting performers such as Carole King, Julie Andrews, Yo-Yo Ma, Yanni, Kenny G, Canadian Brass, Liza Minnelli, John Denver, the Boston Pops, Garrison Keillor, Lyle Lovett, Itzhak Perlman, and Dan Fogelberg. The Ohio Theater was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.

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

The Home Depot

6333 Cleveland Ave.

Columbus, OH 43231

(614) 523-0600

Lowe’s Home Improvement

2345 Silver Drive

Columbus, OH 43211

(614) 447-2851

Schreiner Ace Hardware

1131 W. 5th Ave.

Columbus, OH 43212

(614) 291-0820