Top 5 Moving Mistakes to Avoid When Relocating to New Orleans

Published: February 01, 2022

Everybody knows how stressful it is to have to move all of your belongings from one place to another. Just when you think you’ve finished packing, you realize that you forgot something, and then before you know it, your moving day is here and everything has come to a halt. If you want to avoid these sorts of moving mistakes, keep reading for some helpful moving tips from the team at UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of New Orleans.

1. You don’t get rid of things

There is no better time to pare down your personal belongings than right before a move. The less you have to move the better and unpacking things you no longer want or need is a waste of time. It’s easy to just throw everything in a box without going through it first but instead do some organizing and get rid of what you don’t need.

2. Moving all of your furniture without wrapping it first

When moving large objects like furniture, it is important to not only protect them with moving blankets but also to wrap them in moving plastic. This will protect your furniture from damages that could occur due to moving accidents.

3. Forcing large items through small doorways 

When moving, there will be times when you have to fit something (like a couch) through a tight doorway. To do this without damaging the doorway or your moving object, it is important to be able to lift and guide one side of the moving object through the door at a time. Be sure to measure your doorways and walls to make sure that your furniture will fit the way you want it to.

4. Not giving yourself enough time to pack

Packing takes time. Most people drastically underestimate the amount of time that packing up their belongings will take. Giving yourself enough time takes careful planning but will relieve stress and make the move a much easier process.

5. Not asking for help when you need it

Of course, not everyone is in good enough shape to lift heavy objects so the idea that friends and family will help you move your heavy furniture is oftentimes unrealistic. It’s important to not only ask for assistance with the smaller, lighter items but also to be prepared to employ a moving company if necessary.

Moving to New Orleans? Check out these local attractions

New Orleans is a historic city best known for its rich musical traditions, delectable food, and the famous Mardis Gras celebration each year. Known as the spiritual home of jazz, the swing and blues notes of New Orleans bebop fill the French Quarter and the annual New Orleans Jazz Fest attracts hundreds of visitors from all over the world. Read on to see some of our favorite attractions in New Orleans:

The French Quarter

Famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings, The French Quarter is a must-see for visitors to the Big Easy. Bourbon Street boasts jazz clubs, Cajun eateries, and lively bars. French Street is a bit quieter with its gourmet food and local crafts and Jackson Square is the place to find street performers in front of the soaring St. Louis Cathedral.

Treasure Chest Casino

You’ll feel like you’re in Vegas when you visit the Treasure Chest Casino, a 24,000 square foot dockside riverboat casino along Lake Pontchartrain that infuses the vibrance of Mardi Gras and the Caribbean! After a visit from “lady luck” at the slots or tables, enjoy a meal of New Orleans specialties at Cafe Pontchartrain, stay over at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn or simply enjoy the quiet serenity of this beautiful lake out on the deck.

Read on to find wrapping, packing, and moving supplies in the New Orleans area to help you with your furniture moving process: 

The Home Depot

1100 S. Claiborne Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70125

(504) 592-1251

Lowe’s Home Improvement

2501 Elysian Fields Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70117

(504) 948-8568

Walmart Supercenter

4301 Chef Menteur Hwy

New Orleans, LA 70126

(504) 434-6076