5 Mistakes That Make Moving Day Harder (and How to Avoid Them)

🧠 5 Mistakes That Make Moving Day Harder (and How to Avoid Them)

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Moving day doesn’t have to be chaos but let’s be real, for a lot of people, it is.
After years of helping families and businesses move across Illinois and beyond, we’ve seen what makes a move smooth… and what turns it into an all-day struggle.

Here are the five most common mistakes people make on moving day and how to avoid them with help from The Muscle Guys LLC.

❌ Mistake #1: Waiting Until the Last Minute to Pack

Packing always takes longer than you think.
When customers leave it until the night before, they end up rushing which leads to broken items, unlabeled boxes, and unnecessary stress.

✅Fix It: Start early and go one room at a time.
Pack a few boxes every day the week before, and you’ll be ready for the movers without the panic.

❌ Mistake #2: Using Weak or Mismatched Boxes

It’s tempting to grab whatever boxes you find but flimsy, overused cardboard slows down your move and causes breakage.

✅Fix It: Use sturdy, stackable materials.
Our eco-friendly moving bins protect your belongings, save space in the truck, and speed up loading and unloading.

Strong boxes mean faster, safer moves every time.

❌ Mistake #3: Forgetting to Label Boxes

Imagine unpacking 30 boxes that all say “misc.”
Without clear labels, movers can’t organize your truck efficiently and you’ll waste hours unpacking later.

✅Fix It: Label every box with the room name and contents (e.g., “Kitchen – Dishes & Glassware”).
Color-coding helps too!

❌ Mistake #4: Not Preparing for Access or Parking

Your movers can’t start if the truck can’t get close enough.
We’ve seen moves delayed by blocked driveways, construction zones, or locked gates.

✅Fix It: Reserve parking or elevator space ahead of time.
Make sure pathways are clear and floors are protected it saves time, money, and hassle.

❌ Mistake #5: Underestimating Heavy or Specialty Items

That treadmill, piano, or gun safe? It’s not “just another piece of furniture.”
Heavy or oversized items require extra movers, equipment, and time.

✅Fix It: Be upfront about what you have.
We’re always fair with pricing but planning ahead ensures we bring the right muscle and tools for the job.

💪 The Smart Move: Plan Ahead and Ask for Help

You don’t have to do it all yourself.
At The Muscle Guys LLC, we help customers plan, pack, load, and even clean out safely and affordably.
Our crews are trained, efficient, and ready to help you move without the stress.

Moving doesn’t have to be hard you just need the right team