When moving, most people will open a box and begin filling it up until eventually they have an empty house. If this is you, there is a lot you can learn about packing to make the move more efficient and far less work. Most people don’t consider how to pack and how to make a move more organized which can help make life far easier. Excalibur Moving & Storage will share how packing methodically can help make a move far easier and more efficient.
Downsize Before Packing
When moving, consider downsizing a little bit and only pack the stuff you want to keep. Often over time we accumulate stuff in our home that we never use and often forget we have until we need to move. If you have some items that you haven’t used in over a year (or longer) you will probably never use it after you move. There are a few ways you can downsize. You can start by making a donation pile. Clothing, knickknacks, furniture, and other household items can be donated. Look up a local donation center near your home and see what items they accept. Then donate the good items you no longer want. Another suggestion for items you don’t want to take with you is to have a garage sale. You can make a few bucks and reduce your belongings down a bit. Some items can be recycled, including broken electronics, magazines, metal and other recyclable items. After donating, selling, and recycling, you may want to throw away the stuff that is simply broken or no longer usable that cannot be recycled. Downsizing can help reduce the number of items you need to move which can help save time and money.
Label Packing Boxes for Moving
As you begin to fill up boxes make sure to label the boxes. Don’t just label what may be in the box but also by room. When seeking a professional moving service, labeling the boxes can be very helpful to them. Many moving services offer loading and unloading. Some will even help unpack. It you label your boxes by room the mover can ensure they get taken to the proper room which helps speed up the moving in process. A detailed list isn’t always necessary, but by labeling each box and basic contents, it can help you know where each item goes. Additionally by labeling the content, it can help you move the fragile stuff with more care. In addition, the movers will know how to load each box. Furniture inside boxes should also be labeled as they are often covered and protected. This can make it difficult to know where each piece goes. It’s nice to have professional movers help bring the bulky items into the room they are designated for since they have all of the moving equipment.
Advantages of Using Moving Boxes
You can invest in moving bins or crates. However, after the move, what do you do with all of the bins or crates? It can seem wasteful to use plastic or wood moving bins or crates once the move is completed. One advantage of using boxes is that you can recycle boxes after the move is done. Boxes are easily labeled and are more efficient to load. When using boxes however, you need to be careful how much weight goes into the box or the boxes may break. Don’t forget to get plenty of bubble wrap to protect fragile items and don’t put too many fragile items on top of each other.
Local & Long Distance, Residential & Commercial Moving in Los Angeles County, CA & Beyond
When moving your goal is to make the move as easy as possible. Therefore, when moving consider seeking professional moving assistance. Excalibur Moving & Storage offers a number of moving services and can help make your move easy and fast. Contact us to schedule our services today.