Moving to a new home can be exciting, but it comes with a long list of things to do to prepare for the big move day. Effectively packing and organizing your items can help the moving process run smoothly while reducing the risk of items breaking.
Hiring movers in West Chester, PA, can help reduce stress and provide assistance and guidance when packing your items. Continue reading to learn more about essential packing tips and techniques to help you with your upcoming move:
Use What You Already Have
If you keep boxes for electronics, toys, and other household items, chances are you already have many things readily available for packing your home. In addition to product boxes, your home is full of packing materials, including blankets, towels, and linens, which can be used in place of tissue or bubble wrap. Stuffed animals and pillows can be used when packing fragile items to provide additional padding in the box.
In place of boxes, you can use hampers, dresser drawers, duffle bags, suitcases, and laundry baskets to pack smaller items. Garbage bags can be used to pack clothes, stuffed animals, extra bedding, and linens.
Item Packing Tips
Some household items require more care when packing them for an upcoming move. Some of those items and ways to pack them when you do not have their original packaging may include:
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Sharp tools: Cover with cardboard or towels and secure with packing tape.
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Small kitchen appliances: Empty and clean before packing, then wrap the cords in plastic bags and place them in the appliance before securing bubble wrap around the appliance.
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Dishes: Place a layer of bubble wrap or pieces of corrugated cardboard between dishes, then stack them and wrap the stack with bubble wrap.
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Rugs: Roll area rugs up, securing them with plastic ties or rope.
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Mirrors and paintings: Wrap with blankets and towels using masking tape over the glass in an X to reduce spilled glass if the glass shatters.
What Not to Pack in Boxes
Though it might be tempting to pack everything you own in a box, not everything in your home should be packed in a moving box. Items to not pack in a box may include:
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Open packages of perishable food because it can attract pests.
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Valuables, such as jewelry coins, cash, and collectibles.
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Irreplaceable documents include medical records, personal identification, wills, financial documents, etc.
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Flammable items, including chemicals, batteries, solvents, and paint.
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Gardening supplies, such as weed killer and insecticides.
Packing is vital to moving, and adequately packing household items helps ensure they arrive at your new home undamaged. Moving companies can help you with household packing, provide the materials needed, and provide guidance on correctly packing your home. For additional assistance with your packing, contact BR Moving, your moving company in Conshohocken, PA.
Tips for a Smooth-Moving Process
Moving day is almost here, and you are still getting packed and ready for the big day. Have no fear. As long as the moving day is not tomorrow, you still have plenty of time to get packed and hire a moving company in Media, PA. Several things can help create an organized moving plan increasing the chances the entire process flows smoothly.
Here are some tips to help you create a smooth moving process, and before you know it, you will be in your new home unpacking and enjoying it.
Create a Moving Checklist and Timeline
Before you do anything for the move, sit down and create a checklist of everything needing to be done and a timeline for when it should all be completed. The type of move – long distances vs. in town – determines the length of the checklist and timeline. For example, if you are moving into town, you can complete it in two weeks to a month. On the other hand, if you are moving long-distance, you may have more things to do, which may require additional time.
Additionally, do what you can to check off items from the list. For example, work on admin tasks, such as changing mailing addresses, setting up utilities at the new home, and scheduling current utilities to be disconnected early. The more you can check off your list, the more accomplished you will feel, which will help reduce moving-related stress.
Packing Tips
Several things can help set you up for a smooth move, including taking the necessary steps to pack your home efficiently. Some packing tips include:
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Declutter your home before packing, so you have less to pack and move.
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Invest in high-quality moving boxes to keep items secure and safe in transit.
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Pack a little bit every day for at least one hour a day.
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Pack a moving essentials tote with everything you need for moving day, including paperwork, clothes, non-perishable food, etc.
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Keep all moving supplies in one location, including scissors, packing tape, boxes, markers, etc.
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Refrain from overpacking boxes, which can prevent them from getting too heavy or having the bottom fall out.
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Color code boxes based on the room items come from.
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Use the same size packing boxes when possible, making it easier to stack boxes in the moving truck.
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Use household items, such as sheets and blankets, as packing material around fragile items.
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Take photos of items, such as furniture and electronics, which need to be disassembled before packing to provide a guideline when putting things back together.
Finally, hiring movers in Blue Bell, PA, to help may provide peace of mind knowing you are not alone in your moving process. Call BR Moving today to learn more about our moving services and how we can help make your upcoming move go smoothly.
