Packing Tips
Tips and Tricks For Packing Up
No one likes unpacking a box when they get to their new place only to find broken or damaged items. When transporting delicate belongings, it is very important to make sure they are packaged properly to avoid costly replacements and potential danger. Here are a few ways you can minimize damages to your property in your next move
Use quality boxes - free cardboard boxes are easy to come by, however these are not the boxes to be using when moving your china. Plastic totes or durable cardboard boxes are the best option to ensure safe transport. Make sure each item in the box is wrapped in bubble wrap or newspaper to avoid chipping on other objects.
Don't overpack a box - While putting as much into a box as possible seems like a great way to save time and space, this will only hinder the moving process. Extra heavy boxes are prone to breaking or being dropped. Keep your boxes light when possible.
Organize the insides of your boxes - The inside of your box does not have to be perfectly organized but creating some structure will help ensure safe transport. Use the heavy items such as books to create a base and then pack lighter items on top.
Clothing - When it comes to packing up a house, the clothing inside closets and drawers can be the most time consuming. An easy way to combat this is by keeping your clothes on hangers and packing them inside trash can liners. Cutting a hole on the top allows for the top of the hangers to poke through for easy hanging when you get to the new place.
Electronics - It is very easy for electronics to break during a move. wrap them securely with bubble wrap and make sure you have a box that can fit the entire device inside properly. It also helps to take pictures of the wires and chords before you unplug everything. This way you will have a photo to reference when reconnecting the device later on.
Liquids - When moving liquid items such as shampoo, paint, or cooking oils, consider the potential damage that will occur when they leak. It is best not to put these items in cardboard boxes. Use a plastic box or grocery tote.
