Last Minute Moving Tips

Moving always seems like a struggle, even to the most well-prepared of individuals. There’s always something that can go wrong – and, of course, anything that can go wrong most likely will go wrong. It’s important to plan your day carefully in order to avoid as many of these pitfalls as possible and ensure that your stress levels remain manageable. With that in mind, we’ve decided to share some of our favorite moving tips with you! At Family Moving and Storage, we know that moving is difficult. Let’s look at some ways to make your relocation easier whether your moving from Melbourne to Vero Beach and any city in between!

Stick to Your Plan of Action

Sometimes, opportunities to save a bit of money or time pop up on moving day. Perhaps the owner of the moving truck offers to take some money off of your bill if you agree to pick up the truck at a location farther away than you had anticipated, for example, or maybe your significant other has found what appears to be a shortcut to get you to your new home more quickly. You should think long and hard before opting for any of these situations. It might be tempting, especially if you believe you can save money – moving is expensive and time-consuming, and we understand that the opportunity to save some is one that will pique your interest.

With that said, what happens when that new route – the one that you haven’t had a chance to try out beforehand – ends in road construction or an otherwise impassible obstruction and you have to backtrack? You end up losing valuable time and fuel, leading to a longer and more costly day. The same holds true with the moving truck example. Say you opt to pick up the truck at a location farther away, but it’s not an area with which you are familiar. It is incredibly easy to get lost, especially when you’re driving a big truck and don’t have the free eyes or hands to pay attention to GPS. Stick to your plan. That’s probably the biggest tip we can give you.

Label Your Boxes

If you’ve yet to do so, you might want to consider labeling your boxes. You’d be surprised to learn just how many people forego this step entirely, but we’re here to tell you that it makes the unloading process much easier. To help your move go as smoothly as possible with as little time as possible spent unpacking, label your boxes with their room or contents. This is something you can do quickly, too – even while waiting for movers to arrive.

Hire Professional Help

Finally, make sure that you hire professional help! You’ll be shocked at just how smoothly a move goes when you have professionals on your side. Experienced movers can help make packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking a breeze. They can also help you save valuable time and money.

For more information about our professional moving services in Palm Bay and how we can help you, contact us at Family Moving and Storage today! Our packers and movers are happy to help.