What Are Things to Do When Moving?

Answer: When moving there is a lot you need to get done including purging, packing, getting your affairs and documents in order, and more.

How to Start Packing to Move?

When you’re about to move to a new home, the mountain of tasks may seem endless. However, if you just parse them out into smaller items on your to-do list, things will seem much less overwhelming. Of course, the best way to avoid any packing stress is to hire us for a completely full-service move that includes packing and unpacking. However, some people actually enjoy packing their belongings, or they are moving on more of a budget so they want to do it themselves.

So how do you pack boxes for moving? The first step is actually purging items you no longer want. Go through everything in your house several months before the move and make different piles or bags. Create one for things to throw away, one for things to give away to friends and family, one for things to donate to charity, and perhaps another for items to sell either online or at a tag sale. Having a yard or garage sale is a great way to make some extra cash to cover the costs of moving, too!

How to Pack Boxes for Moving?

Now you’re ready to pack your moving boxes. Start with the rooms you use the least. Pack up decor first, then, books, DVDs, and other entertainment items. Finally, in the weeks closer to your move, pack up more essential items like clothing and furniture.

When packing boxes, there are several things you can do to make sure your items stay safe.

• Pack fragile items in packing paper and bubble wrap.
• Wrap fragile things individually.
• Place heavier items at the bottom of a box, and lighter ones towards the top.
• Distribute the weight in your boxes evenly.
• Provide cushioning in empty spaces so things do not rattle around.

How Can I Ship My Belongings to Another State?

Once your belongings are all packed up, now it is time to get them to your new home! There are several ways to do this. You can rent a truck yourself and do all the heavy lifting. You can also hire a team of movers to do the loading and unloading for you. We definitely recommend the latter. If you’re not experienced, you can actually injure yourself when lifting heavy boxes onto a truck.

In most moves, professional drivers take care of the shipping process to another state, but in some cases, the person moving may drive the truck themselves. Again, we recommend letting the professionals do the hard work. We are the experts and we’ll get the job done right.

Ready to Move?

Now that you know everything about packing, it’s time to book your move. Contact us now to get a free quote.