Things You Shouldn’t Move To A New Home

Are you moving to a new home in Colorado? Before you starting packing, you might want to reconsider what items you will move to your new home, apartment, condo, patio home or senior living facility. The moving experts at Cowboy Moving & Storage have put together a list of items that you might not want a moving company to take to your new home.

1. Heavy, Low-Value Items

• Old or worn-out furniture. If it’s bulky and inexpensive, it may cost more to move than to replace.

• Cheap particle-board furniture. This kind of furniture is not well made and often won’t survive a move.  

• Old mattresses. If your mattress is aging or uncomfortable, it might make sense to get rid of the one you have and have a new one delivered after your move.

2. Perishable and Opened Items

• Perishable food. Most movers won’t transport perishable food. It’s wise to eat, donate or throw out those items before moving.

• Opened pantry items. Instead of moving half-used flour and spices, start fresh in your new kitchen.

3. Hazardous and Restricted Items

Most movers won’t transport items like these:

• Flammable materials. Propane tanks, gasoline, lighter fluid and fireworks.

• Household chemicals. Paint, pesticides, cleaning supplies and aerosols.

• Batteries. Some types, especially car batteries, may be restricted.

• Weapons and ammunition. You may need to transport these yourself following legal guidelines.

4. Valuable and Sentimental Items

Ideally, you should move the following items yourself, if possible.

• Important documents. Passports, birth certificates and financial records.

• Jewelry and heirlooms. High-value or sentimental items should stay with you.

• Small electronics. Laptops, tablets and hard drives are safer in your own hands.

• Family photos and keepsakes. If at all possible, don’t trust a moving company with items that are irreplaceable.

5. Large Appliances

• If your new home includes appliances, don’t pay to move your washer, dryer or refrigerator unless necessary. If your appliances are older, you might consider buying new ones when you arrive at your new home instead of moving older models.

6. Unused or Outdated Items

• Clothes you haven’t worn in years. Donate or sell instead of paying to move them.

• Old books, magazines and paperwork. Scan what’s important and recycle the rest.

• Exercise equipment. Treadmills and weights are heavy; if you’re not using them, sell them before you move.

  
  

Ask An Expert

Not sure about whether to move items or not? Talk to the moving experts at Cowboy Moving & Storage. We’ve got more than 57 years of experience helping Colorado families with their moving needs. We are happy to share our expertise with you so your move goes smoothly. Call 303-789-2200 for your free estimate today.