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Do you have a lot on your plate as you plan your upcoming move? If so, you are not alone. Moving requires extensive planning and organizing and it can be easy to forget important things. Luckily, as a top Sioux Falls mover, we are eager to help you plan a smooth, seamless move where no detail is forgotten.

Below are five commonly forgotten things during moving and helpful advice on how you can avoid them during your move. Here’s to a safe, seamless, and successful relocation!

1.) Seasonal Items

Seasonal items are often forgotten because they are not used year-round. Things like sporting equipment and holiday decorations are usually stored in attics or corners of the basement and can be forgotten during the moving process. Putting this on your packing list early will ensure that you remember to bring all your seasonal items to your new home!

2.) Outdoor Items

It can be easy to forget your outdoor items in the hustle and bustle of moving. We recommend that you create a detailed packing list of all the rooms you need to pack up before you start to pack anything. Be sure to include your deck, patio, and front porch on this list. Commonly forgotten outdoor items that you will want to remember include:

  • Plants
  • Windchimes
  • Decorations
  • Outdoor Cushions

3.) Decluttering

Moving provides an excellent opportunity for decluttering and downsizing, but many people forget to make time for this. We highly recommend decluttering because it can help you save on moving expenses and will ensure that you only bring things that you really want to your new place. You should plan to declutter before you begin packing and you can donate, sell, or recycle any items that you no longer need.

4.) Chargers and Cables

Chargers and cables for phones, tablets, televisions, stereos, and computers often get left behind in a move. If you want to avoid having to buy these for your new home, be sure to put them on your packing list and to safely package them up in the days leading up to your move.

5.) Important Documents

No one wants to leave their passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, social security card, or other important documents behind, but this happens often in the hustle and bustle of moving. These should be put away early on and carried with you during your move.

Learn More About How We Can Help with Your Move

A little bit of extra care and planning can help ensure that nothing is forgotten during your move. If you need professional help with your next relocation, Brouwer Relocation is at your service. Our expert local movers, long-distance movers, and internationals movers are the best in the business and have spent decades planning seamless relocations for thousands of customers.

With full-service moving amenities and a commitment to excellence, we will ensure that you get the customized moving solutions you need for an easy moving day where no detail is left to chance. Reach out today to get started with a free quote.