Here are a few moving hacks to avoid common mistakes and make your planned move efficient and hassle-free!
#Tip 1 – Start packing bit by bit
Wondering what to pack first when moving? When packing, remember that choosing a room or area of your home that is least used will be easier. Start with the least used room and eventually work towards the more frequently used rooms. It could be your store room, garage or basement. We suggest this because the least used rooms are the ones that will contain fewer things and furniture pieces; it will also keep you motivated to work if you clear out an entire area in one go.
#Tip 2 – Cut back on clutter
Do not rush or panic; stay calm; moving out of a messy home could be challenging but not impossible. Start by organising your home many days before the moving date to organise and sort things, and categorise items into three categories: Keep, throw and donate. Work your way through every room and avoid random packing; instead, go room by room.
#Tip 3 – Label your things and maintain a “moving folder”
Keep everything labelled to avoid confusion; for example, mark all the boxes according to the items you store and the rooms they are supposed to be in. Doing this will help you unbox quickly when you reach your new home.
As for the moving folder, maintain one with all details about rentals, removalist services, phone numbers of essential persons, agreements, payment receipts, etc.
#Tip 4 – Get a calendar
The first step should always be organising and sorting to make the moving process smoother. Make a moving calendar to stay up to date. Mark what you have planned for the first week, second week, third week and the last few days before packing. Practising this will help you schedule your move in an organised and hassle-accessible manner.
#Tip 5 – Get the correct packing box
Always use the correct type of durable boxes that can carry your stuff easier. Always label your boxes according to the rooms, and never mix items from two rooms. Keep the lighter items at the top of the box and heavier items at the bottom. Protect fragile items like ceramics, plates etc. There are a few things you shouldn’t pack in a box: household cleaning items, fertilisers or pesticides, perishable items, cash, wills and jewellery. Last but not least, ensure that the boxes are packed properly. Hope this resolves your “how to pack moving boxes” query.
#Tip 6 – Mix your items
Avoid packing all heavy and bulky items or all delicate items together—mix things from different rooms to keep them safe and utilise your box space better. For example, a delicate vase or a lamp can be covered in towels and soft cloths to keep them safe. If you’re unsure how to pack them – use bubble wrap and tape to keep them secure and store them as the last boxes to be carried in your loading truck. This is also a great way to repurpose household items and the best way to pack a house.
#Tip 7 – Choose a truck with a loading ramp
Heavy furniture can feel heavier if they need to be carried by hand for a longer time and distance. Though trucks with loading ramps may be a bit higher on the budget, they will save you the hassle and sore muscles after lifting heavy items and furniture.
#Tip 8 – Book early in the day
If you’re looking to hire rental services and removalists, ensure you do so in advance. Professionals like painters, cleaners, etc., must be informed if you wish to employ them. Estimate how much it would cost to hire them (depending on the size of your home and your possessions) and inform them if you wish to avail of their services.
That’s about it! Following these apartment moving tips will make your move a lot smoother than you anticipate. For more information, get in touch with us – at Get Lucky Removalists – www.getluckyremovalists.com.