Pack your items you plan to take personally first
This one cannot be overstated. ALWAYS pack the items you intend to take with you in your personal vehicle first. Things like important paperwork, jewelry, clothes for travel, and toiletries should be included. You will also want to pack items for the first night in your new place. By packing the most important items to you and for your trip first you ensure they will not be accidently packed and stored. Contact us to know more moving tips.
Designated area
Of course it is not enough just to pack them but you must also put these important personal items in a designated area or car so they don’t accidentally get put in the big truck. All bags and boxes look the same but by declaring an area off limits to packing or by putting them in your car you again ensure no mishaps with your belongings.
Marking all boxes with their contents
There are few things worse than trying to find that one item you packed but are unsure what box you put it in. This can be mitigated by marking down major items inside the box. For easy identification, write brief summaries on multiple sides of boxes. This way, you’ll know the contents even if boxes rotate. Also, mark the room it came from.
Getting family to help
Yard sale big items
If you have large, heavy, or bulky items you may want to do yourself a favor and sell them. Yard sales are great for getting rid of everything you don’t want to take and you can make some money, too.
Oversee the moving van pack
Simply put, don’t trust anyone other than yourself to oversee this task. Watch the loading process and ensure the items you need first are loaded last, so they are easily accessible.
Give these moving tips a try and see if you next move is more stress-free. Contact us today if you would like to remove the stress of moving by having our moving company help with your move.
