What are Items in Your Home a Mover Hates Moving?

There’s no doubt professional movers are essential when you are moving.  Their job is probably one of the most physically demanding jobs out there. They are constantly going up and down stairs, carrying hundreds of pounds of furniture, dismantling (and reassembling) furniture, climbing in and out of trucks and storage units all day. However, there are a few common items a professional mover hates moving, and some may surprise you.  So, if you have any of these items to move, you may want to kick your mover a few extra bucks for helping you out.

Foam mattresses- Foam mattresses can be one of the more challenging items to move due to them being bulky.  They can also be a lot heavier than spring mattresses.

Sleeper sofas- A typical couch weighs about 300 pounds but one with a built-in bed can weigh an extra 75 pounds.  To make it easier on your mover, use a small piece of rope or bungee cord to tie the bed to the couch to keep the bed from flipping out on the movers.

Particleboard furniture- The budget-friendly furniture may not only be a nightmare to put together but it’s also a nightmare for movers.  The reason for this is the furniture is so lightweight it is easily damaged.

Bunk beds- Dismantling and reassembling bunk beds can be a big-time consuming project which can lead to even more expense for you.  

Dressers with packed drawers- Emptying out your drawers to put them in moving boxes only to unpack them a few days later is annoying.  But don’t attempt to find a short cut by leaving your items in the dressers.  Not only does this make the movers job more difficult, but your furniture can also break due to it being too heavy.

Exercise equipment- Most exercise equipment is not only extremely heavy but it can be very difficult for a mover to reassemble it without breaking it.  Hire a professional to prep the gear before your move and one to reassemble it after the move.

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What are Thing You Should Never Get Rid Of?

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Decluttering your home for the holidays may sound like a great idea but what happens when you get rid of items you actually need. Those old letters from your high school friends, important documents you thought you would never need again, or a memory from your childhood. Before you purge, think!

Personal Paperwork- Before you toss those memories or bills think if the future you will need them.  It may sound like a good idea at the time but what if the future you decides to write a book or catch up with an old friend and laugh at the letters you wrote to each other.

Photos You Think You Don’t Look Good In- Those photos you thought you didn’t look good in a few years ago might have a different meaning to you today.  Old friends or family members who may have passed might be in those photos.  Getting rid of those photos might be something you really regret later. 

Iconic Clothing- What happens when you get invited to an 80’s party but you just got rid of all of your 80’s gear?  Keeping one or two pieces might help you in the future for your get togethers.

Real and Fake Jewelry- Throwing out your fake jewelry may cause you to get rid of an heirloom you never knew you had.  Even if it’s a piece you don’t wear, keep it.  It might be worth more money in the future.