Moving Supplies & Packing

If you are someone who has never moved or has been in one place for many years, the thought of packing up all your personal belongings may be downright frightening. A task as overwhelming as this can easily be procrastinated… and put off… and procrastinated some more before you finally get started. Our advice: don’t wait to start packing! The more you leave until the last minute, the more stressed and unorganized you will feel.

The key to a successful packing job is undoubtedly and undeniably ORGANIZATION. In this section, we will help you organize every step; from finding the supplies you’ll need to get the job done, to unpacking the house once you’ve made the journey.

Start with our article, “Finding Moving Supplies” for the best places to get what you need. You’ll need boxes, tape, permanent markers and packing material to protect fragile items. Many of you will head to the truck rental company or an office supplies store, two safe and reliable choices for getting similar sized, sturdy boxes. But those of you on a budget can get great materials too; read the article to find out how.

Once you’ve gotten your supplies, you may want to move on to “Tips for Packing Wisely.” Here we’ll give advice on everything from itemizing, to packing breakables, to organizing boxes for the movers. And on the other end of the process, when you’ve made your move, you will want organization for your unpacking regimen too. Get tips on that task by reading, “Unpacking Strategies.”

Finally, for those things that won’t fit into your new house or office, you’ll want adequate storage. Sure, you can shove everything into a friend’s garage, but if you’re going to want regular access and the peace of mind that everything is safe, you may want to consider renting a storage unit. “Tips for Successful Storage” will show you how to find the perfect space.