Choose the right packing materials
Choosing the right packing supplies is essential step for a successful move. You need a lot of moving boxes and moving supplies in order to pack your belongings properly. Your household items should arrive at your new home without a scratch, so do not underestimate the packing process. It is a quite time consuming and annoying job, but you have to do it precisely.
First of all, you have to decide if you are packing yourself, or you are using a moving company to do it for you. Every option has its pros and cons.
Packing your furniture by yourself
Packing is an area when you can cut your moving costs a little bit . Before start packing yourself, ask your mover about the insurance options. Your belongings should be insured. Some relocating companies do not validate insurance if you pack your household items yourself.
Once you have decided that you are packing your stuff yourself, here is a list of the most used moving supplies:
- Moving boxes
Most of your belongings are usually packed in boxes. You can find a great variety of sizes – small, medium and large. Bear in mind that the boxes shouldn’t be much heavy, otherwise you may injure yourself. Use wardrobe boxes for all your formal clothing, or clothes you don’t want to get wrinkled.
- Sealing Tape
In order to seal your boxes you will need a lot of tape. Find an appropriate sealing tape and seal the boxes very carefully. If you are moving long distance, be sure that everything is sealed well. You better use more tape as an extra measure.
- Protective packing supplies
There is a range of protective packing supplies on the market. Make sure that you have enough protecting supplies such as furniture pads, bubble wrapping, foam cushions, covers and bags. All this will help you to secure your fragile household items.
- Permanent Box Marker
Box marker may not seem you as an essential packing supply, but it is very important. Labeling all your boxes will make the unpacking process much more stress free. You don’t have to remember where you have put every single item. Write descriptive labels and save time and troubles.
Hiring a professional mover to pack your stuff
If you have a lot of expensive and valuable items such as electronics and antiques, then you better hire an experienced mover. Find a moving company which will be able to handle such items, especially if you are preparing for a long distance move. Beware that valuables like antiques need a custom-sized crates or even climate-controlled storage units in cases of extreme weather drop. Moreover, a professional moving company can offer you the latest packing supplies and techniques for a smooth moving.
We wish you happy packing.
I agree, it is very important to see whether your moving company is providing proper packing material or not. Choosing the right moving company is the key to smooth relocation. While moving from LA to San Diago I used the services of Excalibur Van Lines. Must say they are one of the best in the industry.
Do you not think that using cardboard boxes is a bit 1980′s. I’m not one for breaking my back to be green but if its easier and cheaper I will – I’m not setting out to destroy the planet. Is it not easier and cheaper to rent moving crates and not have to put up with the mess that all that cardboard creates, not to mention that crates give better protection??