When preparing for a move, it’s easy to become so distracted by the overwhelming and exciting prospect of a new home that you start to pack without first implementing a plan. Anyone who has even been caught up in this packing chaos understands how difficult it can make your move, so before you begin to pack up your home, follow these basic packing rules to circumvent the chaos and anarchy that typically accompanies a big move. For most of the situations when a huge amount of delicate boxes and stuff needs to be move we suggest to deal with professional Pick and pack logistics for both house moving or business packing/shipments.
Gather the Tools Before Hand
Packing up your home involves a variety of tools. Don’t wait until the last minute to start gathering your packing tools, since this will only add to the stress and chaos of packing. You will need boxes – a lot of boxes! – as well as masking tape and scissors, and at least a few black sharpies. Start to put aside cardboard boxes and other items that you will require for your pack, and remember to save your old newspapers for packing your fragile items.
Be Specific: Pack Items According to Categories
Instead of packing boxes based on which room of the house they belong in, consider packing items within sub-categories to keep things specific. Although these routes are both effective, it’s best to create subcategories and also label each box with the room of the house. For example, instead of simply labelling your box “Kitchen,” be more specific and label it “Glassware – Kitchen.” Using this method will help you to remain more organized, and should you need to reopen a box for any reason, will make the task a whole lot easier.
Avoid Packing Your Daily Necessities
It is easy to get so caught up in the frenzy of categorical packing that we forget about our daily necessities. Once your entire life is packed into a set of boxes, you will likely still need to survive for a few days. So before you pack a single box, think about your life one week before your move – when everything else is packed into boxes – and make a list of all the things you will need to get through this week until it’s time to unpack in your new home. Set aside one week’s worth of clothing, toiletries, food, and other items, and label it with a sticker: “Do not pack.”
Get Rid of the Clutter First
Instead of waiting until the day of your move to start de-cluttering your home, it may be a good idea to consider tackling this task long before you pull out the boxes. This can make packing that much easier, and free you of the difficult decisions of what to keep and what to toss when you’re on a time-crunch. When your move is a month or two out, you can start to make slight changes on a daily basis that will help tremendously once it’s time to start packing. Slowly start de-cluttering, give away items you don’t need or no longer want, and even consider holding a garage sale in preparation for your move.
Moving can be an ordeal, especially if you have several large items to pack. When you implement a packing plan before you start your move, it can make the whole process go a whole lot smoother. Being prepared for the packing process and having a well thought-out strategy can help you to avoid the packing chaos. If you will require the assistance of an Auckland moving company for your upcoming move, contact us today – our team of professional removalists can simplify your moving ordeal and give you peace of mind.
