There is plenty that goes into a successful moving day, but arguably nothing is more important than properly packing your belongings.
Whether you hire professional movers like TWO MEN AND A TRUCK or you tackle the home moving process yourself, you’ll want to make sure you use the best techniques for packing up your items to help with limiting damages during transport. Using the right supplies can make a huge difference, and the last thing you want is your items breaking when they’re being loaded into a moving vehicle.
Following the best packing tips and techniques can not only save you from damages and accidents, but can also save you time – and maybe even money – during the moving process.
Follow along to see our best packing tips to help you win moving day!
Start packing well in advance of moving day
We all know preparation is important, but it’s especially important when it comes to home moving. The last thing you want is to find yourself scrambling to pack up your belongings because you waited until the last second, so getting a jump start on the packing process can make life significantly easier and less stressful for you.
Use professional packing supplies and moving boxes
We mentioned it above in the beginning of the blog, but it’s worth repeating: Use professional grade moving boxes and packing supplies when moving!
The money you’ll spend purchasing these supplies is significantly less than what you’d spend if your items got damaged, so it’s an absolute no-brainer for moving. One easy tip to remember? The larger the item, the smaller the moving box.
Label often, label clearly
This falls in the “organizational” category, but it’s very important to label all your boxes clearly so that you or the movers you hire know where everything is supposed to go and what’s inside the box. It only takes a moment to label with a marker, so be sure to document everything and save yourself any future hassle of not knowing where things are.
Go room-by-room when packing
Packing can be overwhelming, so it’s a good idea to condense the process into smaller chunks so you can take things in stride. Pack each room individually and slowly chip away at the process leading up to your moving day so you can leave yourself room for any adjustments or changes that might come up.
Place all items in one centralized location
Once everything is packed, find a designated area to be the central location for your packed belongings to go. This can help professional movers you hired quickly enter and exit the house when loading the truck to save you time and money, or it can make things easier for you if you’re doing the move yourself.
Need help with packing for your next home move or help getting the right supplies? Call your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK office today and they can help you get situated with all of the right packing materials prior to your next move!
