Smart Packing Tips For Moving

Smart Packing Tips For Moving
Smart Packing Tips For Moving

Are You Getting Ready To Move? We’ve Got Smart Packing Tips For Moving.

Packing and moving is always a challenge, no matter how manytimes you’ve done it. In this new video, one of our clientshere at Corcoran Connect shares tried and tested smart packing tips for moving.

Check out these easy moving house hacks.

  • Rent a U-Haul truck. It can be tempting to tryand do this on your own. You think you may be saving money, but youare spending more time and effort. It can cause unnecessary stress,which is the last thing you need when moving. The convenience andexpertise offered by professional moving services is worth thecost.
  • Use their movers. Another moving hack is totake advantage of this bundled service. On U-Haul, there are threelevels to choose from. Each mover has its own pricing, so you canchoose one based on your budget.
  • Read the reviews. Don’t skip thereviews. This helps you make an informed decision.
  • Prioritize. In our clients’ case, theywere coming from a two-story house. They asked the movers toprioritize the items upstairs, as these are harder to move withoutassistance. Keep in mind that you will only have them for a certainnumber of hours, so prioritize the parts that you need the mosthelp with.
  • Pack the small stuff first. Do not wait untilthe last minute. Pack what you can before the movers arrive.Maximize your paid time by having them move the heavier and largeritems.

More Packing Tips For Moving

The couple on the video has done this twice and they’vehad excellent results. According to them, the movers show up ontime and ready to work. They work non-stop and get the work done.In fact, they can get a lot done in a three-hour time frame. Ourclients’ packing hack is ideal if you do not have the budgetto pay for a complete hands-off full moving service.

If you are looking for more general ideas on how to pack fast,here are some more packing tips to get you started.

  • Don’t mix items from different rooms in the samebox. If it’s the bathroom items box, keep it thatway. This will make your life easier come unpacking time. Labeleach box, and if you can, make an inventory list to help you trackyour belongings.
  • Learn how to pack fragile items. If you haveoil paintings, do not wrap them in regular paper because they willstick. Use wax paper or non-acidic plastic wrap with no patterns.For breakables like your dishes, use packing paper to wrap each oneand then wrap them in bundles with more paper. Dishes should bepacked on their sides.
  • Save money on bubble wrap. Use clothes orlinen instead. If you use plastic wrap, you can wrap your itemsas-is. For instance, you can do this with your utensils trayinstead of transferring the contents into a box.

Quick Tips For Moving

Packing is the most challenging part of moving, but it’snot the only thing you have to think about. These moving tips willalso help make your transition seamless and worry-free.

  • Declutter. New home, new beginnings.Now’s the time to let go of items you have not used in atleast 12 months. Consider the size and layout of your new home whendeciding which items to bring with you.
  • Update your details. Before you get caught upin the packing (and unpacking) process, change the details on yourutility bills and subscriptions two weeks before moving.
  • No more grocery shopping. On your last week,hold off on the groceries and use up whatever you have left.

Easy Moving Tips And More

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