Moving Tips
If you have ever had the
necessity to move your home from one location
to another, you can appreciate how frustrating
and complex the process can be. Not knowing if
you have packed everything and if the packing
is safe enough to keep fragile articles from
breaking can be a trying experience. Here are
some moving tips to ensure that your move is
smooth and hassle free event.
1) Create a list
Make a note of everything you are packing.
Immaterial of however small or insignificant
the object being packed may seem, make sure
you list it. Number each of the boxes and make
a list of everything that goes into that box.
Do this of every, single box that you pack and
make a notebook of sorts from all the lists
you make. Also, ensure that the list is
specific. For example, if one box has some
cups in it, label it as "Tea Cups" instead of
"Misc. Kitchen". This makes it easier to keep
track of things and is one of the important
moving tips.
2) Ensure you have enough supplies
Make sure you have enough boxes to pack
everything you want to. In case you think you
will need 10 boxes, make sure that you have at
least 15 boxes. You will need a lot more than
boxes than you think you need. In case you
bought boxes from a
moving company, you could
even return them for a partial refund. Leave a
few boxes aside to pack in last minute items
such as bedding, clothes etc. Make sure you
have strong plastic tapes to ensure that the
filled boxes are secured properly. Use packing
paper or bubble wrap to cushion your goods.
You could also use newsprint but make sure
that it’s unprinted as printed newsprint may
stain your goods.
3) Make Use of Wardrobe Boxes
Moving tips include making use of tall
wardrobe boxes, which are just about perfect
for packing big and bulky items like pillows,
blankets, comforters etc. These can also be
used to pack clothes which need to be left
hanging. Call your moving service to find out
the size of the boxes they bring and decide on
how many you will need. One thing to keep in
mind is that you pack these boxes only with
light stuff. Imagine the bottom of the box
giving away because you packed a bowling ball
in it and you having to chase it down the
street….. Not a pleasant experience. Apart
from moving boxes, you can also use your
luggage to pack things in it.
4) Strategic use of boxes
The moving company will happily send you boxes
a few days before moving as this will ease
their job as well. Or, if you are
moving by
yourselves, make sure that you start packing
early and intelligently. For example, in case
you are packing your closet items, first pack
the bulky stuff like shoes in shopping bags
and drop it at the bottom of the box. Above
this, you can hang your clothes but make sure
you cover the shoulders with a towel or
something to keep them from getting dirty.
Make sure that the hanging items are packed
tightly together so that they don't move about
during travel and fall off their hangers. The
purses and sweaters can then be packed above
these. This ensures that all your closet items
are kept together.
5) Color Coding
Moving tips include color coding your boxes
using a colored tape. For example you can code
the box with items from the kitchen red and
those from the living room green. This makes
it easier for you to unpack at your new home
without having to move items from one room to
another.
Following even a few of
these moving tips will ensure a smooth and
hassle free move.
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