Packing and moving can be stressful. Most
people pack their belongings themselves. But if you want to save money and
time, you can use professional
movers to move your belongings.
Dealing with professional movers can save you a
lot of hassle when it comes to your next move. Professional movers know how to
pack your belongings safely and avoid damage. However, you can do things ahead
of time to make the moving process go more smoothly and help you enjoy the
transition better. Here are a few packing
and moving tips that can help make this time easier for you:
1. Get organized. Do all of your packings at once,
in one major session, to avoid disrupting your life any more than necessary.
It's also best to start packing as soon as you know you are moving into your
new home (or apartment).
2. Have boxes ready. You will want several boxes prepared
before the movers arrive - labelled for each room in your new home (kitchen,
living room, etc.). This way, the movers won't have to wait for you to get the
boxes - they can start loading up the truck right away.
3. Label appropriately so you don't have to worry
about putting items back into the correct rooms once they are unloaded from the
truck or van.
4. Use bubble wrap and other padding to protect
fragile items while they are being moved; this is especially important when
packing items such as plates.
5. Pack fragile items in
separate boxes from heavy ones so that if there is any damage to the box, only
the lightest things will break. It is also wise to place items most likely to
break on top of those likely to be damaged, such as fine china.
6. You should ask your moving company if they offer
insurance for your items. Sometimes they may have a special rate if you let
them know that you need additional coverage ahead of time.
7. When packing, avoid over packing your
boxes. Make sure to leave room in each box so that it is not crushing the
objects inside it.
8. If there is anything that you do not
want to be moved from one location to another, consider storing it at a self-storage
facility during the move. Self-storage is a great way to keep anything that can
be stored for long periods without damage to it.
