How to Properly Pack Your Belongings for a Move

Getting ready to move can be an exciting time. It can also be stressful. Packing up all of your belongings for your move and ensuring that they arrive at your new home intact is one of the most stressful parts of moving. Packing your belongings properly for a move without damaging them is a simple step-by-step process. 

Getting Rid Of Any Unnecessary Belongings

If you haven’t worn some of your clothes in years, haven’t read the book you want to read, or have knick-knacks that are just taking up space, now is the time to get rid of them. Not only will this reduce the workload, but it will also simplify packing and unpacking. There are many free sites you can use to your advantage to get rid of unwanted belongings as well as get some money in return, such as Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji.

Gather Supplies

Once you have all of your supplies, you can begin packing. You’ll need boxes (preferably of various sizes), packing paper, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, tape, and markers.

Pack Your Least Used Items First

It is a good idea to pack away items you don’t use on a regular basis early on. This includes out-of-season clothing, holiday decorations, and extra bedding.

Use Packing Paper For Fragile Items

If you are moving fragile items, wrap them in packing paper or bubble wrap before placing them in boxes. Label these boxes with “fragile” so that they are handled carefully.

Fill The Empty Spaces With Packing Peanuts/Paper

You can protect your items from shifting and breaking during the move by packing peanuts or crumpled-up packing paper with empty spaces in the box once you have placed all of your items in it. 

Distribute The Weight Evenly

To avoid crushing the lighter boxes during transportation, stack heavier boxes at the bottom and lighter boxes at the top of the moving truck. 

Don’t Overflow Your Boxes

 There is no point in packing boxes as full as you can because this will make them heavier and more difficult to lift and carry. If your boxes are too heavy, they may break and cause damage to your belongings. 

Pack An Overnight Bag

In order to avoid any problems in the future, be sure to pack an overnight bag with all the necessities such as toiletries, change of clothes, medication, etc. This will come in handy on your first night in your new home when you may not be able to access all of your belongings right away. 

Hire Professional Movers

Moving with a professional moving company will save you a lot of hassle and stress in the long run. They are trained professionals who will pack and transport your belongings safely. 

The process of packing for a move does not have to be stressful if you do it right. Your belongings will arrive safely at your new home if you get rid of anything you don’t need, gather supplies, begin with items you don’t use often, label everything, use packing paper for fragile items, fill empty spaces, stack boxes properly, and do not overload them. Alternatively, you can make moving less stressful for yourself and everyone involved by contacting us today. With storage and packing options available for our clients, get a quote and book your next move with our professionals today!