Moving from an apartment to a house is one of the most exciting moves people make — but it comes with logistics that are different from apartment-to-apartment or house-to-house moves. If you’re making this transition anywhere in the Twin Cities metro, here’s what to know.
You’re Probably Moving More Stuff Than You Think
People tend to accumulate possessions to fill their space. When moving from a smaller apartment to a larger house, the volume difference can be surprising — especially if you’ve been storing items that will now have proper homes.
Do your best volume estimate before booking movers. If in doubt, go slightly larger on truck size — it’s better to have extra space than not enough.
No Elevator Concerns (Usually)
One of the best things about a house move is eliminating elevator reservation headaches. No building management to coordinate with, no restricted hours, no competing with other residents for elevator access.
The trade-off: houses often have stairs, larger amounts of furniture, and potentially long carry distances from truck to door.
The Garage and Outdoor Items
First-time homeowners moving from apartments often underestimate how much stuff accumulates in garages — lawnmowers, snow blowers, outdoor furniture, garden equipment.
If you’re inheriting any items from the previous owners, clarify before moving day exactly what’s staying and what’s being taken. This affects truck size planning.
Setting Up a New House vs. a New Apartment
A house typically has more rooms and more functional areas to set up: garage, basement, potentially an attic or crawl space.
This means more decisions about where things go on moving day. Having a basic floor plan in mind before the truck arrives speeds up placement significantly.
Your First House Moving Tips
Take photos of the entire house before moving anything in — document any existing damage, especially in high-traffic areas like garage floors, basement stairs, and hardwood entry areas.
Prioritize the bedroom, kitchen, and one bathroom for day-one setup. The rest of the house can be organized over the following weeks.
Ask your Cheep Cheep Movers crew to place furniture in your preferred locations — they’re experienced at working from basic instructions to create an efficient first layout.
Ready to Move? Let’s Make It Easy.
At Cheep Cheep Movers, we make local moving in the Twin Cities affordable and stress-free. Whether you need a full-service move or just some extra muscle, we’re here to help.
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