Plan Your Packing in Advance
Moving to a new home can be a frustrating situation, particularly when it comes to packing all of your belongings. However, if you give yourself a little bit of advance planning and organization, or even engage a team of professional Packers and Movers, the packing process can be quick and painless. Below are practical packing suggestions to help you prepare for your move.
Make A List of Everything To Be Packed
Before you begin, make a list of everything that you need to pack in advance. Therefore, you will be able to:
- Keep track of everything that you need to pack.
- Make sure you do not forget any important items.
- Consider how much time you may need to schedule for packing each item or category.
Sort Your Stuff
Sorting is an important first step. Sort your belongings into three categories:
- To Keep
- To Donate or Sell
- To Throw Away
Decluttering will decrease the amount of boxes you have to pack moves, cuts down on your moving costs, and ensures you only move the important and necessary items that you will use.
Packing Early
Start packing at least 3 to 4 weeks ahead of your move. Start with the things that you don't use that often like:
- Your seasonal clothing
- Extra linens
- Books
- Kitchen appliances that you use occasionally
The earlier you start packing, the less you will have to deal with the last minute chaos and the more time you will have to properly pack.
Get Good Packing Supplies
Before you start packing, make sure you will have enough packing supplies. You will need:
- Strong cardboard boxes (in all kinds of sizes)
- Bubble wrap or packing paper
- Strong packing tape
- Permanent markers
- You can also use towels or bedsheets to help wrap fragile items for better packing support.
Clearly Mark The Boxes
Make sure you label each box with:
- Contents
- Destination room
- Special handling instructions if necessary (e.g. fragile, this side up)
You may want to consider color-coding the labels by room. It will make unpacking easier and less chaotic.
Pack Fragile Items Carefully
For fragile items like glassware, electronics, mirrors, and ceramics,
- Wrap each item separately with bubble wrap or newspaper.
- It is most helpful if secured snugly in boxes so that there is no movement.
- Make sure you label these boxes as "Fragile" and pack them on top in case there were to be a stack issues during transport.
Prepare a First-Day Essentials Box
Prepare a box of your first-day essentials, which may include:
- Toiletries
- Charging cables
- Medications
- Snacks or basic kitchen supplies
- A new outfit
This will help you settle in comfortably without having to dig through all your boxes on the first day!
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Final Thoughts
Packing up your house can be stressful, but it truly doesn't have to be that way. Preparing, gathering necessary supplies, and sometimes following a checklist will help keep your belongings safe and your move as freely flowing as possible. If you are going directly into your new home or will require safe and secure storage of your household items until you are moved, plan for it!
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