Make Your Packing Chores Easy With These Helpful Pointers

Nov 8
08:09

2011

Harry Wignerz

Harry Wignerz

  • Share this article on Facebook
  • Share this article on Twitter
  • Share this article on Linkedin

Packing is no easy chore. Just ask anybody who has gone through a move. There are simply too many things that you need take care of.

mediaimage

Packing is no easy chore. Just ask anybody who has gone through a move. There are simply too many things that you need take care of. Your decision to relocate is no vacation trip. You'll have to take out every possession that you own. From small spoons and forks to enormous TV sets and cabinets - everything must really go.


While you can let your moving company do the packing for you,Make Your Packing Chores Easy With These Helpful Pointers Articles unfortunately, your budget can be really tight. But before you make any decision to pack your own items, contact your moving company first and find out how much price difference there is between full-service and self-service moves. You may be surprised it may not be that much. Obtaining packing services can be a tremendous help and it can take a lot of mental pressure and physical stress off of you. Nonetheless, if the packing service is something that you still cannot afford, here are some helpful pointers to make your packing chores really easy.



It is usually best to pack as early as you can. The chore may seem dreadful but you can largely avoid the rush, confusion and unnecessary stress when your exact moving date is just a few days closer. Remember besides packing, there are important duties that you need to make. You have to make arrangements with essential utility companies in both old and new homes so it's highly advised that you start getting stuffs into boxes ahead of schedule.



Among the things that you should start packing first are seasonal items. Likely, you'll be moving during summertime, so the easiest things to tackle first are your Christmas decorations and winter outfits. These pieces are something that you wouldn't use right away. You may also include in your first-to-pack list your books, camping supplies, DVD collections and then progress to boxing in rarely-used kitchen utensils or devices.


Put light items in big boxes and group together heavier items in smaller boxes. Doing so will make them easy to move and lift about. As you fill up boxes one-by-one, have a marker handy by your side. It's important to label your boxes properly so that you and your hired crew from the moving company can quickly identify where the fragile contents are.



Speaking of fragile items, make sure that you pack your glassware and other breakables into boxes with adequate cushions into them. Buy packing peanuts to fill up hollow spaces to avoid getting your possessions juggling and breaking inside during transport. Label the boxes accordingly and include arrows to point out where the top or the base is.



Finally, create an open-me-first box. The contents of these should include daily essentials that you need. When you arrive into your new place, you wouldn't wish to dive into boxes to look for your toothbrush or sleeping wear. Pack this box as if you are traveling for three days. It'll be a big help so you can pull out things you immediately need.

 

Square Cow Movers 
9311 N Fm 620, Austin, TX 78726
(512) 401-6683
squarecowmovers.com