With everything that’s happening during your move, it’s easy to overlook the small, and even obvious, things that help you have a smooth and organized move. Instead of stressing your move, turn to the experts. We’ve been helping protect families through all their homes for 150 years, and now you get to benefit from all that experience (pretty lucky, right?).
Below, we’ve curated a list of ways that moving experts like us keep the most stressful kind of day safer for everyone.
Plan Your Next Move Safely
Load your truck correctly: Put the heaviest items at the front and tie-down anything that might move around. If you stack boxes in the truck put the heavy ones on the bottom.
Rent the right equipment: Save back strain and help move larger, heavier pieces. A dolly or two will save you from carrying boxes too far. Heavier boxes can be stacked and moved more easily.
Have a plan for children and pets: Arrange for childcare for kids, and board your pets. On top of keeping them entertained and out of the way, you'll know that they're safe and not getting bonked by the couch.
Pace yourself: Go slow and take plenty of breaks. It’s when you’re rushing to get the move over with that careless accidents are most likely to happen.
Be careful with heavy boxes: Make sure all boxes weigh less than 50 pounds. If you’re unsure of a box’s weight, try lifting it. You should be able to lift it without too much strain and feel steady on your feet. Remember, it's not about being able to lift that one heavy box, it's about having to lift all of the other boxes as well.
Wear protective clothing: Make sure that you wear comfortable clothing and protective (no open-toed sandals), supportive footwear. This might seem like a no-brainer, but it does take some planning beforehand (AKA don't pack your moving clothes!)
