Moving is a big deal, and if you’re like most people, you’re not necessarily looking forward to the process. Sure, you’re looking forward to your new home – but not the stuff leading up to it, like packing and lugging boxes between two places. But there’s no way around it: Moving into a new home requires packing. Fortunately, this guide gives you nine amazing tips that can make the whole process easier on you.
9 Packing Tips From the Pros
Check out these nine packing tips from the pros:
- Declutter before you start packing
- Get the best moving boxes you can
- Pack a little bit each day
- Put together a bag of essentials that you’ll hand-carry
- Don’t make boxes too heavy
- Choose the right size boxes for each group of belongings
- Use towels, sheets and other linens for padding
- Keep items from the same room together
- Label every box
Here’s a closer look at each.
Packing Tip #1: Declutter Before You Start Packing
This may seem like an obvious tip, but you’d be surprised how many people start packing without first decluttering their belongings. Do you really need to bring everything with you to your new home? Probably not. So before you start packing, go through your things and get rid of anything you don’t absolutely need. This will save you time and money – you won’t have to pack and move things you don’t want or need, and you can even make some money by selling your unwanted items.
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Packing Tip #2: Get the Best Moving Boxes You Can
Not all moving boxes are created equal. You might be tempted to just grab some free boxes from your local grocery store – but trust us, this is not a good idea. These boxes are flimsy and won’t hold up well during the move. Instead, invest in some good quality moving boxes. Yes, they’ll cost you a bit more upfront – but they’ll save you time and frustration in the long run.
Packing Tip #3: Pack a Little Bit Each Day
Don’t try to do all your packing in one day. Not only is this overwhelming, but it’s also a recipe for disaster. You’re much better off packing a little bit each day leading up to the move. This will help keep you organized and sane.
Packing Tip #4: Put Together a Bag of Essentials
You’ll need some things on the day of the move, like your toothbrush, toiletries, and a change of clothes. So put together a bag of essentials that you can carry with you on the big day. This way, you won’t have to rummage through boxes looking for your things – they’ll all be in one place.
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Packing Tip #5: Don’t Make Boxes Too Heavy
This is a common mistake people make when packing. They pack a box until it’s so heavy that they can barely lift it – and then they have to struggle to get it into the car or onto the truck. Don’t make this mistake! Not only will you hurt yourself, but you could also damage your belongings. Pack each box carefully, and don’t make it too heavy.
Packing Tip #6: Choose the Right Size Boxes
This is another common mistake people make when packing. They use boxes that are either too big or too small for their belongings. This makes the whole process more difficult than it needs to be. So take a few minutes to figure out what size boxes you need before you start packing.
Packing Tip #7: Use Towels, Sheets, and Other Linens for Padding
Towels, sheets, and other linens make great padding for your boxes. They’ll help keep your belongings safe and sound during the move.
Packing Tip #8: Keep Items from the Same Room Together
This will make unpacking a lot easier on you. If you keep all the items from the same room together, you can deliver them straight to where they belong in your new home. Also, you won’t have to search through multiple boxes to find what you’re looking for.
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Packing Tip #9: Label Every Box
This is probably the most important packing tip of all. Make sure you label each and every box with its contents and which room it goes in. This will save you a lot of time and frustration when you’re unpacking. Trust us – it’s worth the extra effort.
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