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Packing Secrets For a Successful Move
Packing Secrets For a Successful Move
The more efficiently you pack, the easier your move will be. Packing well takes a certain amount of planning. If you wait until the last minute, your move will feel harried and disorganized. If, on the other hand, you plan everything out strategically, you’ll be much more relaxed. Let’s look at some of the most important tips to keep in mind when it comes to packing for a successful move.
Get Sturdy Boxes and Containers
The first ingredient for a successful move is having enough boxes and ones that are sturdy enough to hold your belongings. Finding out at the last minute that you need more boxes is a stressful but all too typical problem. Another mistake you should avoid is using old boxes that will fall apart when loaded with anything heavy.
For valuable or fragile items, you should purchase new boxes of various sizes. You can buy solid boxes at stores that sell packing materials. When purchasing boxes, don’t forget other essential packing materials such as bubble wrap and packing tape. For less important belongings you can recycle old boxes that you have in the house or that you get from a local store.
Label Your Boxes
Labeling your boxes is one of the keys to an organized move. You should put clear labels on both the top and sides of your boxes. You can also mark appropriate boxes “fragile” to remind you or the movers to be careful with them. This practice will save you lots of time when you unpack. It’s also useful if you have to go back and add items to a box.
If you want to be extremely organized, you can take this a step further and number your boxes. You can then create an inventory list that has the number of each box and its contents. This is useful if you’re planning a big move and you want to keep track of everything.
Protect Delicate Items
It’s never a good feeling to find that a favorite piece of China or a glass frame has broken during a move. That’s why it’s essential to take the time to protect anything fragile. The most efficient way to do this is to use bubble wrap. If you’re careful, you can also use items such as towels, pillows and linens for this purpose. You should also take steps to safeguard furniture, which can easily get scratched or broken during moves. Use protective padding for your best furniture to prevent such mishaps.
Don’t Pack Smaller Valuables
You should always keep things like cash, expensive jewelry, family heirlooms, important documents and other such valuables on your person when moving. Packing them in boxes is too risky, as there’s always the chance that they will be lost or stolen.
These are some of the tips that can ensure that your move proceeds as smoothly as possible. Above all, plan out your move as far in advance as possible. That way, when moving day arrives, you won’t feel so overwhelmed.
