Before the Move

🧹 Declutter Before Packing

• Donate, sell, or toss anything you don’t need.

• Fewer items = fewer boxes = faster move (and lower cost).

🛠️ Prep Furniture Ahead of Time

• Disassemble large furniture (beds, tables) before movers arrive.

• Put screws and hardware in labeled bags and tape them to the item.

• Empty drawers—this makes furniture lighter and safer to carry.

🚪 Create Clear Pathways

• Make sure hallways, stairs, and entryways are free of obstacles. Stack packed boxes in a room, not hallways.

• Reserve parking close to the home for the moving truck if possible.