If
you need to move multiple times in a year, you will have to figure out smarter
and cheaper ways of doing it. Hiring professional services every time might
work out too expensive. Here are a few easy tips you can use to pack and move
fast:
Start
early
Packing
is a very time-consuming process, irrespective of how good you are at it. It
therefore makes sense to start packing at least two to three years before the
moving day. Start by packing things that you use least, such as books and
china.
Sort
things out and pack strategically
You
need to always think of unpacking before you start packing. If you want to make
life easy you will need to be very strategic in your packing process. Group the
items that you would need on day one in one box or suitcase – this would
include towels, sheets, change of clothes, and toiletries. Mark this box with a
star or any other symbol for easy access.
Designate
a room for packing
Select
one of the little-used corners or rooms in your house and use it as a packing
station. Stash there, all the supply that you would need, such as boxes, tapes,
markers, and other packing materials, if you want to keep your momentum going
while packing.
Recycle
as much as possible
If
you want your moving to be a greener activity, you would be better off using
used boxes instead of new ones. Look for places that let people drop off good
boxes so that you can pick them up and use them.
Use
small boxes for heavy items
Moving
large boxes is tougher than moving small ones. So if you use large boxes to put
heavy stuff, you will find it very difficult to move them across. Always make
it a point to put heavy items in small boxes and light stuff in large boxes.
That way you don’t have to worry about the boxes breaking.
Don’t
pack air
You
might think it would be a good idea to empty your chests and dressers before
moving. But remember – you will be wasting usable truck space. So fill up your
dressers and chests with linens or stuff that are lighter. Likewise, make it a point to fill up all your
empty suitcases.
If
you do some research you can find many other tips like these that can make your
packing and moving easy. Try and find a Rockville
chiropractor you can consult, in case you face any injuries while packing or
moving. This will reduce a lot of moving stress. Safety should be your number
one priority, at all times.
