05/19/2026
Moving soon? Donât make these costly (and slightly annoying) mistakes.
MISTAKE #1 Taking everything with you. â Let go of unused items collecting dust. Donât pay to move things you donât want.
MISTAKE #2 Not measuring furniture and estimating moving boxes youâll need. â If youâre on a budget, knowing measurements can help you determine what furniture should be disassembled and how many moving trucks youâll need before movers show up.
MISTAKE #3 Forgetting to tell others youâre moving. â Share your new address with friends and family. Complete a change-of-address with USPS and update your prescriptions, bank accounts, delivery service address, etc.
MISTAKE #4 Not arranging a sitter for kids and pets. â Moving day can be stressful. Stay focused and your children and pets entertained on moving day.
MISTAKE #5 Packing away your toiletries and bathroom essentials. After a long day of moving, having everything to wash the day off for a restful nightâs sleep is essential. Make sure to keep your toiletries, towels, shampoo, soaps, toilet paper, etc. handy.
Always keep important documents on hand. From passports to credit cards, deed and title policy, donât pack these away!
Happy moving!
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