12 Brilliant Packing Tips that Will Make Moving Easier

12 Brilliant Packing Tips that Will Make Moving Easier

Even if finances are not a concern for your upcoming move, moving can be difficult and stressful.  Brooks Transfer & Storage, Inc. is here to offer some helpful tips to make moving less stressful and difficult.  So as you prepare for your next move, consider taking action by using some or all of these recommendations:

Packing Tips for Your Next Move

  1. Spend some time getting organized -  Make a list of all that will need to be done and refer back to the list frequently.  It helps to check things off that list when you have completed tasks.
  2. Label everything - Another organizing tip is to label and number all of your boxes.  If you really like organizing complex tasks like moving, you could also consider color coding your boxes to make delivering them to the appropriate room in your new home easier.
  3. Start packing early -  Procrastination is your enemy when it comes to moving.  Give yourself as much time as possible by packing belongings you do not need right now but will want to have with you when you move into your new place.
  4. Pack an overnight bag - When you get closer to your move date, pack an overnight bag with toiletries, medication, and other items you need on a daily basis.
  5. Don’t forget additional essentials - Other essential items should be packed in a clear plastic bin so that you can easily identify them among all of your belongings.
  6. Carefully pick your packing materials - Save money (and the environment) by packing fragile items in kitchen and bath towels instead of using packing peanuts or bubble wrap.
  7. Use socks for glass materials - Fragile items like wine glasses or eyeglasses can be wrapped in clean socks.
  8. Newspaper is your friend - Wrap plates in newspaper to prevent scratching and use towels in the boxes to provide shock absorption.  Also, pack plates on their edges. If the box they are packed in is dropped, fewer plates will be broken this way, as compared to stacking them like we do in cabinets.
  9. Use plastic bags for small items - Use sandwich and snack bags to hold small items, like the hardware for beds, furniture, and children’s toys when they are disassembled, as well as remote controls for TVs and electronics.
  10. Take pictures of electronics - Speaking of electronics, take some pictures of the rear of your devices so that reconnecting is easier when you get to your new home.
  11. Be courteous to friends and family who’ve offered to help – This may sound obvious, but if you have friends helping you move, be courteous to them by making sure everything they are helping to move is packed up when they arrive and offer them food and drinks while they work.
  12. Organize your packing process - Whenever possible, avoid packing items from different rooms in the same box.  If you are moving into a smaller place and know you will be consolidating some rooms, you may want to combine such items.  But if you will not be combining rooms in your new place, it is best to keep those items separate.

Let the Pros at Brooks Transfer & Storage Handle Your Next Move

Let our team at Brooks Transfer & Storage know how we can help you with your next move.  Contact us today at 800-544-1265 or 757- 427-9500 for a free estimate.

 

 

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