Packing for a Move? Avoid These 5 Mistakes

Published: March 01, 2022

Packing can take a long time, especially if you’re moving all of your belongings from one house to the next. Even when you think you’ve done enough packing, your move day arrives suddenly, and suddenly you realize you’ve forgotten something. UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Northwest DFW has some useful moving ideas to assist you avoid making mistakes during your big move.

1. You don’t get rid of things

There’s no better time to downsize your personal belongings than while you’re packing. The less stuff you have to move, the better, and unpacking items you don’t want or need is a waste of time. It’s simple to put everything into a box without first going through it, but getting rid of what you don’t require is considerably more challenging than it appears.

2. Moving all of your furniture without wrapping it first

It’s more difficult to move larger things, such as furnishings, than tiny objects. Not only should you wrap your larger items in moving plastic, but you should also use moving blankets to protect them from damage caused by transit accidents.

3. Forcing large items through small doorways 

When passing through a small space with a large object (like with a sofa), you should be extra careful. Lifting and guiding one side at a time of the moving item carefully avoids harm to the doorway or your items. Before you begin transporting any furniture, make sure it fits properly in terms of length and width by measuring your doorways and walls first.

4. Not giving yourself enough time to pack

It takes a lot of time to pack. Most people underestimate how much time it will take to pack their things. Prior planning allows you to relax, making the moving process more pleasant.

5. Not asking for help when you need it

It’s true that not everyone is in good enough physical condition to pick up heavy things, so the notion that pals and relatives would help you with this isn’t always correct. It’s also essential to ask for assistance with the larger, heavier objects, as well as be prepared to use a moving company if necessary.

Moving to Northwest DFW? Check out these local attractions

Read on to see some of our favorite attractions in Northwest DFW:

Meadows Museum

Check out this university-based showcase for art by Goya and other Spanish masters from the 15th to 20th century.

Cowboys Red River

Visit this outpost of a honky-tonk/dance hall chain with live country music, dance lessons and a mechanical bull.

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

The Home Depot

11468 Grissom Ln

Dallas, TX 75229

(972) 484-7077

Lowe’s Home Improvement

11920 Inwood Rd

Dallas, TX 75244

(972) 503-6690

Walmart Supercenter

9410 Webb Chapel Rd

Dallas, TX 75220

(972) 629-0007