Moving can be a chaotic and stressful process, and it’s all too easy to make it more stressful by losing items along the way. Whether it’s something that’s been left behind, packed in the wrong box, or lost in the chaos of unpacking, the end result is the same: a delay and a frustrating search for a missing item you may never find.
In this article, we’ll take a look at some common items that get misplaced and why, as well as some tips for avoiding this frustrating situation.
And while we can safely assume you won’t forget your sectional, there are plenty of important items that are small enough to overlook or misplace easily:
- Personal documents
- Medications
- Charging cables
- Keys – house, car, safe deposit
Personal Documents
Personal documents are of critical importance to our lives, but they’re still often forgotten during a move. Since they aren’t used every day, people may not think to include them in their moving plans.
Additionally, personal documents are not bulky items, which makes them easier to overlook than your larger belongings. Also, you may be focused on other, more immediate tasks and concerns during the moving process – for example, not dropping the TV or computer! So you may not remember to include critical documents in your plans or plan how to retain easy access to them during the move.
Medications
Medications and medical supplies can be small and easily misplaced, which can make them easy to overlook. Medications are often stored in multiple places around the house, such as in a bathroom cabinet or a bedside table, and people can forget to collect them all into one place and make sure everything is packed.
Medications can also be something you especially don’t want to lose. For one, you or a loved one may depend on daily medication and can’t afford an interruption to your dosage.
Charging Cables
Losing charging cables and adaptors during a move can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you’re moving to a new city and an unknown area. Without access to these essential items, you may find yourself unable to charge (or use) your phone, laptop, or other electronic devices. This can be a real problem, especially if you’re relying on these devices to find your way around and stay connected to your family and your work during your move.
Make a list of all the items you’ll need immediately upon arrival to your new house and be sure to include charging cables and adaptors on that list. Put them in a clearly labeled box that you’ll be able to access right away at your new location and avoid the inconvenience and frustration of losing access to charging cables and adaptors during your move.
Keys – house, car, safe deposit
Losing your keys during a move can be more than just inconvenient or frustrating. It can delay your entire move until the key is found. It’s not possible to drive your car to your new home without your car key, and it may not be possible to lock up your old house without the house key.
Losing car keys can have unpleasantly dramatic consequences, as it can stop you, your family, and your belongings from getting to your new house. Losing keys might make it impossible to complete your move, and can also leave you stranded if you are unable to locate that replacement set of keys.
Keys can be one of the worst items to lose during a move. It can disrupt your plans or halt them completely, leaving you unable to drive, access your valuables, or secure your new or old house. Keep your keys organized and in a designated place, with easy access to backups in case something does go wrong.
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- Organizing and de-cluttering
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- Managing movers or hauling services on moving day
- Dealing with the DMV
- Organizing Comcast utility setup for your home
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