3 Packing Tips That Can Save Your Life When Moving

Upgrading to a bigger house? Moving into a smaller flat? No matter the move, one of the most common questions is “what is best way to pack when moving house”.

There are a lot of different theories out there some more practical than the others, but practicality should be the focus. People have moved for time immemorial, and as long as you have a plan, stay organized, and follow a few packing tips, your move will be as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Packing Tips #1: Make a Moving Plan

Having a plan is the first step when deciding how to pack a house for moving. With no plan, you’re going to waste effort. At least a few items will be packed before it’s their time. Others will get lost. Some will get broken.

If you have a distinct plan for each room – when it gets packed, how it’s packed, how boxes are labelled, and where each one goes, you’ll eliminate the guess work.

Of course a plan of this magnitude takes some work, so do not procrastinate! You plan is the lifeblood of your move’s success. Take the time, cover the details, and plan your moving troubles away.

Packing Tips #2: Discover the Power of Labelling

When physically putting your possessions in boxes, it’s imperative to stay organized. One of the most important packing tips for moving is to never forget how powerful a few lines of label text can be. Here’s what we have in mind:

• Label boxes by rooms, not by type of stuff you put inside
• Use only two different colours of tape!
• Bright (red is best) colour for things that should be unpacked right away
• Blank (white, pale) colour for things that can wait

Label boxes the same way and in the same spot, and make sure each box includes a brief description of the contents. It may seem a bit micromanaged, but with this attention to organization, you’ll greatly decrease the likelihood of things not being packed, and in turn, left behind.

Packing Tips #3: Pack in Waves

This is the most challenging part of a move because it’s a “big picture” task. When does the kitchen get packed? The bathroom? Will the bedrooms be the first or last room packed? What items won’t be packed at all but carried in the car to the new location?

It’s a lot to keep straight, but as long as you pack in waves, and have a clear idea why each room is packed when, you’ll save a heap of headaches packing and unpacking and re-packing your things.

A move is only as good as its plan so if you have questions or concerns you can always try professional help of London’s finest house removals team. Make your home move simple, make your move fun, and before you know it, you’ll be unpacking!

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