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The 5 Things People Worry About the Most When Moving

by | May 16, 2017 | Features

Moving from one location to another is very stressful, and sometimes time consuming. Read this article to see what could happen, so that you can take steps to prevent bad events happening to you during your move. This piece may help in your preparation for the big day. The more the prep, the fewer the issues. Preventing a disaster is worth the up front effort and time. Keep a note about this article of things you need to resolve/avoid. Good luck, and do it quick, clean and well organized.

Key Takeaways:

  • To avoid damage in a move, use specialty boxes for electronics and kitchen items, and pack with plenty of bubble wrap.
  • On a move from Chicago, IL to Delaware, OH, Dustin Montgomery of MovingBlankets.com left behind a dishwasher load of dishes he and his wife had received as wedding gifts.
  • Not being ready can delay movers and increase your costs, so allow extra time to pack and plan to finish packing before moving day.

“Many people, 41 percent, also fret that their items could go missing or get left behind in a move.”

https://www.sparefoot.com/self-storage/blog/18186-top-five-moving-concerns/

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