Load & Behold

The Funny and Frustrating Side of Moving

The permanent dents in your walls, floors, and soul

Moving Tip: Accidents are bound to happen, but pairing the right equipment with proper floor and wall protection can help mitigate against damage.

Loading and stacking boxes isn't grunt work- it's a science.

Moving Tip: Be sure to distribute weight so that the stack doesn't shift. Maximize every cubic inch without crushing cargo (high & tight). One wrong move and the laws of physics will file a claim.

A little extra protection today can save a lot of frustration tomorrow.

Moving Tip: The right supplies matter just as much as careful handling. Even durable-looking items can fail without proper packing materials.

Hydration + Carbs = Sustained Energy On Move Day

Moving Tip: Pizza is a fast and affordable solution for move day. It helps boost morale and it's usually either the first meal or first taste of a local business, in your new home.

Color-Coded Chaos

Moving Tip: If you plan to box personal items yourself, be sure to properly label the item. This way you kitchen items don't end up in the bathroom or bathroom items end up in kitchen!

Furniture Assembly Fiasco

Moving Tip: Unlike traditional furniture, modular furniture is designed to be built as a DIY solution. Many furniture pieces can take several hours to disassemble and reassemble and/or are not built to move. Take this into consideration when moving and question if you're better off selling or donating the item.

Tape Monster

Moving Tip: Packing tape is great for sealing boxes, but too much can end up causing problems. Plastic tubs are a great alternative (especially the black & yellow ones at retail stores) for boxing items and most have sections were you can use a zip tie to secure lid.

Just when you thought the move was complete, you realize something has gone missing

Moving Tip: Most moving companies do not take inventory or complete walkthroughs, which creates another opportunity for items to go missing. This is particularly common when moving with brokers and/or local moving companies. If you're paying someone to move your items, be sure they're taking inventory and completing walkthroughs!

Not all items and doorways are created equal

Moving Tip: While bulky items like furniture & exercise equipment may fit through your doorways during pick up, be sure to take dimensions at your new address to ensure the items placement will fit, otherwise you may need to find a new home for it.

Packing is an endless loop of "just one more thing left to box up".

Moving Tip: Pack one category at a time (e.g., all books, then all kitchenware) to avoid constant reshuffling.

The classic example of "square peg, round hole".

Moving Tip: Be sure to take measurements of your furniture (ie sofas, mattresses, etc...) and the staircases and doorways you plan to move them through before you move them!

Your pet who ignores you for weeks decides it's the perfect time to run and scream to the hills!

Moving Tip: Between new environment, motion and sensory overload it becomes a lot (especially for older pets). Consult your vet on recommendations to make traveling less stressful.