Moving to a new house might sound exciting, but the moving process is not exciting at all. According to a study, moving is a very stressful event, especially for kids. With everything that’s happening, people often tend to make mistakes that cost them heavily in the long run.
In this blog, we’ll list down some mistakes that you can easily, and should avoid.
1. Overpacking
Packing too much is a common mistake, be it for vacation, moving, or anything else. People tend to pack all of their stuff when moving to a new home. Multiple things could be discarded or left behind. Old furniture, clothes, perishable items are things you can dispose of properly and not take in your new home. Not only will they create a mess there, but they might also break down when moving.
The size of your new home also plays a role in this. If the new place isn’t as big or spacious as the current one, taking everything with you makes no sense.
2. Heavy Items in Big Boxes
Another mistake often made is packing heavy items in a big box. Not only would be difficult to lift, but it will also have more weight, making it hard to balance, and increasing the chances of damage to the item inside. Difficulty with lifting can also cause back pains and cramps. Always pack things, be they big or small, in the boxes that they fit in properly.
3. Not Mentioning the Boxes
After a box is filled, it gets sealed. If you don’t mention what’s in which box, it will cause many problems for you. For example, when unloading, you wouldn’t know which box will go into which room, because you’ll have no idea what’s inside which box. Boxes that contain fragile items but have no mention of handling with care or a fragile warning will probably result in damage to the items due to mishandling.
4. Packing Dangerous Materials
Packing hazardous materials is against the law. Flammable items, corrosive items, or explosive items are all banned from packing in boxes. This is because it’s dangerous not only for you but for many other people as well. For example, the truck carrying the box with other boxes is at risk, the people on the road are at risk, etc. If caught with these kinds of items packed and loaded on a truck, there can be serious legal implications.
5. Not Hiring a Mover
A lot of people make the mistake of doing everything themselves instead of contacting professional movers to help them. This costs them more in the long run compared to what movers charge. Professional movers have all the necessary equipment and tools to ensure the safe transportation of your goods.
If you want to have a smooth moving process, consider us at Eastern Van Lines. We have a team of professional movers Orange County who provide great moving and packing services for commercial moving, local moving, industrial moving services Los Angeles, and more. Get in touch with us to find out more.
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