People tend to have a lot of things on their mind during the moving process. Added to the fact that moving can be stressful and overwhelming, it should come as no surprise that many people leave certain things behind. The following are some of the common things that people forget while moving:
- Keys – Make sure you have all of your keys, including the keys to the old house and new house.
- Medication – Any kind of medication can be easy to forget if you don’t double check the drawers and medicine cabinets in your bathrooms. You should gather your prescription medications and over-the-counter medications as part of your essentials box first.
- Toilet paper – Toilet paper is often completely forgotten about since it can be hidden from plain sight. While you can always pick up new toilet paper at your new house, it’s going to be the last thing you’ll want to do after a long day of moving.
- Plungers – The plunger sitting next to the toilet is not a part of the bathroom, it’s an item that you own and that you should take with you.
- Mail – Don’t forget to check your mailbox before leaving your old house to take any new mail, such as bills, with you.
- Light fixtures – Any light fixtures that are plugged into outlets should be removed and taken with you. You may want to take specialized fixtures, such as chandeliers or wall sconces, with you as well.
- Phone charger – Phone chargers are easy to leave behind, especially if you were powering up your phone earlier in the day and had it plugged into a hard-to-see outlet.
- Microwave – A lot of people assume the microwave is part of the kitchen and should be left for the next owner. However, the microwave is an appliance that belongs to you and that you should take with you.
- Coffee maker – People often leave behind their coffee maker because they are using it during the move.
- Gardening tools – Don’t forget to comb your yard for any gardening tools you left outside.
- Houseplants – Houseplants are often left behind, especially if they were used to decorate your patio or porch area.
- Clothes – Don’t forget to check the dryer for any clothes you may have forgotten about.
- Dry cleaning – A lot of people tend to forget to pick up clothes at the dry cleaner’s when moving. Those clothes will be as good as gone if you’re moving long distance.
- Library books – It’s not uncommon to accidentally pack your library books as if they’re your own. Be sure to return any books you’ve taken out.
- Outdoor furniture – People often forget about their outdoor areas in general. Don’t forget to have the local movers load up your outdoor furniture – it can be quite expensive to replace, after all.
- Outdoor decoration – You might be so used to seeing your lawn ornaments out on your property that you forget that they’re not part of the lawn. Take these with you!
- Garden hose – The garden hose that’s attached to your house and hidden behind those bushes is yours, don’t leave it!
- Cleaning supplies – Forgetting your cleaning supplies won’t be the end of the world, but they do cost money. Check all of your cabinets, especially under the sink, to make sure you don’t leave behind any cleaning supplies.
- Magnets – Don’t forget about all the magnets that are attached to the front and sides of your refrigerator.
These are some of the common things that people tend to forget while moving. If you’re planning a move in the Charlotte, NC area, be sure to contact us at Hornet Moving today.