Getting ready for a big move, or even a small one, like moving your office or emptying your storage space? Though packing your home or office for moving is no rocket science, you do need some knowledge and forethought to do it right. First, take a deep breath, as sometimes moves can be very stressful, even when you've known about it for months in advance. For some a move may come as a surprise, but either way, careful planning really will help you get the job done, with a smile on your face, hopefully! Keep on reading for a simple guide to a stress-free packing and moving experience.
While you may be excited, for example, about the move to one of the new apartments near High Point, or in some cases, not all that thrilled, we need to put our emotions aside in order to get the job done. Enlist the help of friends and family, set aside a big chunk of time, and then reward yourself at the end. You may be wondering how to pack for a move ahead of time? What should you start with? Is it possible to get by with what is at hand, or do you need to buy some additional stuff? The questions keep popping up, so we’ve decided to compose this moving guide for moving to help you manage the task. Okay, lets dive in!
5 Questions You Need to Answer Before You Start Packing
1. Do I need all of these things in my new place?
This is truly an important question to think about in advance. You don’t want to move things you haven’t even used in your old place. The odds are high that you can safely get rid of a bunch of stuff that is old, broken, outdated, or just unattractive, so you won’t want it in your new home. Be merciless and clear the list of belongings you want to take with you. The temptation to shove everything in boxes and do the sorting after the relocation is the one not worth giving in to. Got it? According to according to Suddath in Huntersville, now is the best time to purge your belongings and start in your new place with a lighter load.
2. Do I need to buy something specific to get done with packing?
To answer the question, you need to revise what you have and decide if those old boxes from your garage are suitable to relocate your stuff. Are they solid and durable? Do you have enough of them? Have you got enough packing paper and tape to fix the boxes? If you have doubts, visit the hardware store and buy some packing materials and boxes. For packing dishes and fragile items you will need extra protection, so consider the options, and hopefully there is something a bit more eco friendly than bubble wrap.
3. Do I need special equipment?
You may need some equipment to move heavy furniture without hurting your back. While many piece of contemporary furniture can be disassembled and moved without special equipment, some older piecesor antiques might require extra effort to be lifted. In some cases, and especially if you have quite a bit of furniture, it would be wise to hire a house moving company and let them do the hard work for you!
4. Do I need to compose a list of things to pack when moving?
You might want to have such a list to be sure you don’t forget anything. Additionally, having such a list can be of use if you mark the boxes with numbers and the items in the list accordingly. This will help you find things faster when you arrive in the new place. In this regard, let's speak about one more important thing, and this would be the box with essentials.
5. Any tips on priority?
Remember to put everything you might need immediately in a certain box and label it to find it quickly. What should you put in the box?
- Medicine you take daily
- Chargers for your devices
- A fully charged power bank, in case the electricity at the new place is not stable
- Toilet paper and cleaning tissues
- Toothpaste and brushes
- A couple of towels
- Pajamas, robes and house slippers
- Utensils
- If you have kids, also put things they can’t do without
Conclusion
In most cases, all you need to do to properly pack your house for moving is to plan ahead. Help yourself with lists and tables if this makes remembering everything easier for you. Keep in mind that you don’t have to do everything yourself, and it is possible to find and hire a budget-friendly local company to help you with relocation. And if your budget allows, you can opt to hire a moving company that also does the packing! Of course, you will still need to sort through all your posessions and decide what to pack, but this can be a huge help. Whether or not you need to hire a mover really in the end depends on how far away you are moving and how many things you need to move! Whatever you decide, wishing you a stress free move and a wonderful fresh start!
