Packing requires more than tossing stuff into moving boxes. It requires planning, prepping, moving aforethought. Some of this is as basic as deciding which stuff should go into which boxes and how; some of it requires actually buying stuff; and some of it requires rolling up your sleeves and doing to legwork needed to be ready for moving day.
Though there are a lot of ways to go about packing and prepping for moving day, there are some tried-and-true methods for saving time and energy. Here are five essential packing tips:
- Label boxes – include contents and destination.
- Group like things – Keep similar things together.
- Plan – Take measurements and plan routes for large items.
- Use sturdy boxes – Using dilapidated boxes is a tear-ible idea.
- Tape boxes shut – Otherwise, they might throw up in the back of the moving truck.
Packing is just one step in the larger moving process. And, in fact, it comes in toward the end of things. There is a lot to figure out before you start deciding how to pack things. Every mover should review our moving checklist before getting to the packing phase to figure out what they’re bringing and how they’re bringing it.
One of the main issues that needs to be addressed before packing is price. Moving can be very expensive. Sometimes people need to sell their stuff or figure out a cheaper way to move in order for moving to be feasible. These decisions need to be made well before packing takes place. Learn how to make a moving budget, then check out our moving calculator to help value your upcoming move.
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