When it comes to your next move, does your checklist include the three most important packing tips?
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As mentioned in my post 10 Reasons You Should Leave Moving to Professionals, moving is no easy feat. In fact, I have moved at least six times in my adult life. Once was from Virginia to North Carolina, another was within North Carolina, and then back to Virginia from North Carolina. So, with each move, I have learned a few things to make my moves easier.
Start Early
As soon as you determine that you will be moving, start packing. Move from room to room and pack any items you are not using (or will not be using) by the time you move. Pack heavy things (like canned food, books, and electronics) in small boxes and light things (like pillows, comforters, and other linens) in large boxes.
Wrap Well
Glass, ceramics, and other delicate materials need to be packed carefully. Bubble wrap and newspaper are great for cushioning these precious items. The worst thing that can happen is to find crumble of your old possessions once you reach your destination due to poor packaging. Cushion items further with linens to protect the open space and reduce movement within boxes.
Label Everything
Whether you will hire professionals or do-it-yourself, label boxes and furniture (with a sticky note, of course!), to make unpacking easier. Some ideas include master bedroom, Jack’s bedroom, Jill’s bedroom, living room, kitchen, etc. When you arrive at your new home, it will be easier for the movers or friends/family to help you unpack, if they know exactly where to put everything, instead of having to ask you everything.
Gifts We Use offers a free, printable Moving Planner that features:
… a pretty basic checklist to ensure all rooms are packed and accounted for. The box total column helps to make sure that everything that went out of the old house comes into the new house. This can be especially helpful if you have items traveling in several different vehicles.
This couldn’t have come at a better time because we’re getting ready to move in a few months! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks TaMara. Good luck with your move.
so gonna share this with my children who are moving it sounds like it is a great resource that will help them
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Hi! Stopping by from the Busy Monday link party. Thank you for all these tips! I saw a great tip on PInterest once: while your clothes are still hanging in the closet, put them in a garbage bag so they stay on the hangar and ready to hang when you move.
Simple, but very useful! Thanks for sharing!
A bit of stickytape on that stickynote doesn’t go astray either. Great tips!
Brilliant post! The tips are really great! As movers we agree absolutely that you need to plan and pack good! Most of the time when there is some problem with the move is because the clients didn’t wrap their belongings good enough or didn’t organize themselves and when we arrive they are not really ready! Thumbs up for the post! Greetings, London Removals Ltd.
Packing heavier items in smaller boxes and lighter items in larger boxes is a great tip. It allows you to carry more of the lighter items and prevents anyone from quickly grabbing a large box full of heavy items and potentially injuring themselves. Thanks for sharing!
This is we can say that short and sweet answer to the very tricky question. I like your short answer of this packing question, and I think these tips are quite beneficial to everyone.