Fantastic Packing Tips When Moving Houses

Having the right packing tips when moving houses can make it easier to move into your new home. Labeling is crucial, and the best time to do it is as soon as you’re done packing a box.

Use a marker that corresponds with the destination room of your box (such as blue for Bedroom), to identify where it should go.

Pack Early

Ideally, you should start packing as soon as you know you are moving. This will give you time to pack your things in a way that makes sense. It also gives you plenty of time to check every room for items that need to be packed, such as books or ornaments.

Organize your supplies and set up a packing station. Having your supplies in one place will save you from having to look everywhere for tape or markers.

Start with Non-Essential Rooms

Often, the easiest rooms to pack are those which you don’t use regularly. Items like extra decor, books, magazines, and kids‘ toys are great places to start. It can be overwhelming when you start thinking about how much you need to do, but if you get started one room at a time and set yourself a time limit of 2 hours of packing a day, you will be surprised at how much you can pack.

You should also consider making a “move-in kit” a box that will contain things you need for the move and immediately upon arriving in your new home. This could include toilet paper and cleaning supplies, important documents, box cutters, scissors, and bathroom toiletries.

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Label Everything

One of the best ways to reduce stress on moving day is by properly labeling everything. You should write your last name on each box, along with what it contains and the room it belongs in. You can even make an inventory list for each box, sharing it with the removalists interstate companies on Find a Mover to help them out.

Another great idea is to color-code the boxes. This way, when the boxes arrive at your new home, it will be easy for the moving team to identify where each one goes.

Stack Boxes

Whether they are in your home or in a storage unit, stacking boxes can make them much easier to move around. Just be sure you pick the right box size for the items you are packing. Heavier items should be packed in the bottom of a box and lighter ones on top to prevent crushing during the move.

To prevent breakage of fragile items, put 5-7 wads of paper or bubble wrap at the bottom of the box and wrap each item separately. Place tall items like plates and cups vertically in the box to protect them during the move, and try to cushion any space with butcher paper or foam paper to prevent fragile items from moving around.

Fill Up the Empty Space

Usually, there is a lot of space in empty containers, pots and pans, and even bowls. Any small and awkward item you can get into these containers fills up the empty space within containers. Any remaining dead space in the box should simply be stuffed with old rags, clothes, or Styrofoam to fill up the empty spaces in your boxes. This is an easy way to save time and make them sturdier. This will prevent breakable items from shifting around too much during the move.

Get Rid of Items You Don’t Need

Packing and moving is a great opportunity to do a merciless purge of items you don’t need anymore. This can be an arduous process, but it will save you time and stress in the long run. You can declutter, have a garage sale, or even donate it to a charity that will give your unwanted clothing or items a new lease of life.

It’s also a good idea to keep a bag with all the packing supplies you need throughout the move. This will avoid the frustration of running out of tape at the last minute or finding out where you misplaced the tape gun and box cutters. A bag of packing supplies will help you return whatever it is you need back to the bag so it is easily located when you need it next.

Big Boxes for Light Items

If you’re moving mirrors, paintings, or other framed wall art, consider purchasing specialist picture boxes, which are four separate cardboard pieces that can be taped together. For vases and other large items, you can use cardboard shipping tubes which are also designed to keep them secure in transit.

Small and medium-sized boxes are best for books, DVDs, paper, collectibles, canned food, dishes, and glasses. Then, fill the rest of the box with light items like towels, linens, and bedding.

Small Boxes for Heavy Items

These boxes are great for moving books, knick-knacks, and decor. They’re a good choice for short-distance moves, especially if you have a dolly. Small boxes are great for heavy items, as long as they are heavy-duty boxes that can hold the weight and can also be carried and loaded by the furniture movers.

Line them with padding — crumpled newspaper, magazines, or large bubble wrap works. This prevents boxes from getting too heavy and reduces the likelihood that items will break during transport.

Lastly, Sort Out Your Insurance

Don’t forget to do a home inventory while you are packing. That way, you can be sure that your new house is covered by the right insurance. Also, back up your files and photos so that you don’t lose them in the chaos of moving. Finally, your “move-in kit” of items you will need for the first few days in your new home. Be sure to transport this yourself if at all possible. This will at least buy you some time if there are some unforeseen circumstances with the moving company not turning up on time.