Top 10 - Make your Movers Hate You

Moving is tough so be sure to make things even more difficult for your movers by doing the following 10 things.


1- Find the biggest box you can and fill it with textbooks. Make sure to fill it to the top.

2- Don't sweep your place for three months prior to your movers arrival.

3- Place your 4L Jug of bleach upside down in a box. Make sure you don't tighten the lid.

4- Don't mention that your sofa was hoisted into your home with a crane the last time. We have the ability to move walls and door frames using mind power.

5 - Make sure not to reserve an elevator. They love constant high pitched beeping and being crushed by metal doors.

6-  If it's very hot out do not offer your mover a glass of water. Doing this will risk quenching their thirst.

7 - Never use moving boxes. Pack your dishes + glasses in garbage bags. Nothing protects better than an ultra thin garbage bag.

8- Ask your mover if you can help carry items into the truck. When he says "No",  do it anyway.

9- Remember that heavy box from #1?  Do not use tape to close the bottom, that way 4 years of university literature will surely fall through the bottom.

10- If you are pleased with the service and everything was great, do not tip your movers. If you tip them they will feel appreciated.

Make your movers love you

Your movers will love it if you;

1- Use boxes that are relatively all the same size
2- Sweep up dust/dirt/animal hair before they arrive
3- Are well prepared/organized
4- Reserve parking in front of your building so they can park
5- Reserve the elevator in your building so they are not constantly being crushed and beeped at
6- Offer them something to drink on hot days
7- Pack books and heavy items in smaller boxes
8- Remove ice + snow from stairways
9- Clean out your fridge
10- Clean dirty stoves and tables before they arrive

And remember, happy movers work harder!