It may be a coincidence, but when you're moving to affordable storage or a new home, isn't it amazing how many of your friends and family members have plans on the very same day? Not really, when you consider the slapdash way many of us approach packing. Who wants to help you move your stuff when it's scattered all over the place, making the job look twice as big as it really is? With a little planning and organization, you can make the job easier on yourself, and maybe even convince a few people to help you with it!
Choose Appropriate Materials - Boxes are a staple for moving because of their uniform size and durability. Heavy items such as books, fragile items such as dishes, and items that are the same size, like CDs and DVDs, should all go into boxes.
You can use bags to hold light items like plush toys, and bulkier items like bedding. Again, make sure they're strong enough to support their contents.
Maximize Space - Both inside your containers and inside the moving van, it's important to make the most of your space. Pack your largest objects first, and then fill in the space around them. Remember that odd-shaped and delicate items such as ornaments, even when small, require extra packing material, which makes them bulky.
Fill your boxes completely - Leaving empty space inside means the contents are more likely to shift, and increases the likelihood that they won't support boxes placed on top of them. If your boxes collapse, you'll have to waste time repacking them, and possibly have broken items to replace.
Label Everything - This can't be emphasized enough. Mark all boxes and bags carefully; it makes them easier to find things in, and to sort into rooms without having to unpack them first. Always remember to clearly mark bags you're using for belongings so that they aren't mistaken for trash and tossed out.
Choosing the right tools makes any job easier, and packing is no exception. Gather what you need early and work a little bit every day to break the job down into manageable chunks and you won't feel overwhelmed.
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