No matter how big or small a move is, chances are there is a lot to get done. Between packing up items, alerting utility providers, saying goodbye to neighbors and much more, it's no wonder that people undergoing relocations often forget about packing certain areas of the house or important tasks that need to get accomplished.
Foster Van Lines is a seasoned moving company that's been in business since 1941. Over our decades of offering fast and efficient moves, we've noticed certain to-do list items being forgotten more frequently than others. Below are 5 things that can easily get overlooked during a residential relocation, and how to avoid them!
Changing Your Address
Your address is tied to many important aspects of your life. It can be hard to remember every single business, person or organization that you need to alert about your updated house and street number, which is why this task can often slip through the cracks during a relocation. Make sure to change your address on everything from delivery apps on your phone to important entities like:
- Post Office
- Healthcare Providers
- IRS
- Social Security Administration
- DMV
- Bank & Credit Card Companies
- Employers
Canceling Local Memberships
If you are active in your current community, you may have some local memberships to cancel ahead of moving day. This is especially true during long-distance relocations, where you'll be headed across state lines or at least out of the area and unable to make use of local memberships any longer. This could mean things like gyms or recreation centers, tennis or golf clubs, and local museums or galleries.
Infrequently Used Items
Most people try and complete packing as quickly as possible during a household move. While it's understandable to want to speed up this tedious task, frenzied packing can often lead to forgotten belongings. We typically store seasonal items or other things we use infrequently in hidden or out-of-reach areas, but may forget to clear out some of these nooks when we move houses. Remember to check spots around your house like:
- Garages
- Crawl Spaces
- Stairwell Storage
- Laundry Room Cupboards
- On Top of Cabinets
Items at Repair Shops
Even if you are 100% certain that every item inside your home is accounted for, many homeowners forget about belongings that aren't currently at home! In the months leading up to your move, keep track of household belongings that you have sent out to places like laundromats, jewelers or various types of repair shops so you don't accidentally move before picking them up. This may not be as big of a deal during local moves, where your new home is still in the same vicinity as your current one.
Outdoor Plants and Decor
If you spend a lot of time outside, don't forget to check your entire property for items that may still be laying around. Even if you are sure you packed up all the kid toys, you may find a bike, ball or something else laying just out of sight. For those that keep well-manicured lawns, make sure you meticulously comb through your landscaping, garden or outdoor living area to grab anything you want to bring with, such as:
- Water Fountains
- Lawn Gnomes
- Garden Decor
- Lanterns or Lights
- Flowerpots
As agents of North American Van Lines, Foster has ongoing access to industry-leading equipment, resources and personnel at hundreds of locations around the globe. This affiliation help us to complete local, long-distance and international moves seamlessly and stress-free. It also allows us to offer a wide variety of services, so no matter what you need for moving day to go off without a hitch, we can help. Get in touch with Foster today to learn more, and to receive a free estimate on our moving and storage services!
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