The essentials of moving
Moving house is always a messy business and a tedious task if you are not organised. Putting the contents of a house into boxes from where you arranged them neatly can take time and a lot of consideration. You do not want your belongings damaged or misplaced during moving, so taking extra measures to be precautionary pays well in the end. Always make a list of things and record what you pack and where you put them. Buy the right packing material without thinking it's a waste of money. The benefit of sturdy boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap and packing peanuts go beyond their value and you can buy them from moving companies. Packing one room at a time is much easier and less complicated. Label each box with a description of what's inside. This makes unpacking much easier.
It is wise to keep the weights modest to avoid any breaking and put heavier items in small boxes so it makes it easier to carry and lift them. Add cushioning to fragile objects and double box them for extra safety. Empty all drawers in furniture pieces. Make sure all your official and personal documents are sorted and packed into an easy to carry bag so you can keep them with you. An ‘open first' box is handy when you start unpacking in the new place. The contents on this box should contain what you packed last, the things you have been using till the last day of moving. These contain essentials you need for everyday use. Packing a case for each family member with the things they might need for immediate use will prevent unwanted emergency unpacking that can be very disorganized. This case can include toothbrushes, towels, and clothing for the first few days.
When you take apart furniture items and other large household items, it's important to put the tools that you use for the items in separate bags with them. Place all the hardware in one box so that everyone can find them easily. When the movers have loaded everything in to the truck, do a double check in the house to make sure nothing is left behind. Never pack unnecessary items that you might not need. You can sell them, give to a friend or simply discard them methodically.
It is wise to keep the weights modest to avoid any breaking and put heavier items in small boxes so it makes it easier to carry and lift them. Add cushioning to fragile objects and double box them for extra safety. Empty all drawers in furniture pieces. Make sure all your official and personal documents are sorted and packed into an easy to carry bag so you can keep them with you. An ‘open first' box is handy when you start unpacking in the new place. The contents on this box should contain what you packed last, the things you have been using till the last day of moving. These contain essentials you need for everyday use. Packing a case for each family member with the things they might need for immediate use will prevent unwanted emergency unpacking that can be very disorganized. This case can include toothbrushes, towels, and clothing for the first few days.
When you take apart furniture items and other large household items, it's important to put the tools that you use for the items in separate bags with them. Place all the hardware in one box so that everyone can find them easily. When the movers have loaded everything in to the truck, do a double check in the house to make sure nothing is left behind. Never pack unnecessary items that you might not need. You can sell them, give to a friend or simply discard them methodically.
