Moving is one of those things that none of us ever really enjoys doing. This is partially due to the excessive amount of time it takes to pack and unpack your items. However, if you follow these packing hacks, you'll save yourself real time in your move.
Get Rid Of Items You Don't Need
Save some time on your move by trying to pare down the things you need to pack by concentrating only on things you'll absolutely need. The following items are absolutely essential for whenever you move into a new house:
- Keys
- First aid kit
- All chargers
- An alarm clock
- Spare batteries
- Clothing
- Toiletries
- Shower curtain
- Pillows and sheets
- Paper towels and toilet paper
- Cleaning supplies
- Utensils and eatery
- Food
- Beverages
- Tools
- Pen and paper
- Medicine
- Flashlights
- Furniture
Anything else you feel like you can live without (such as furniture you no longer want or don't want to move, books, CDs, old paperwork, etc.) can be donated, sold, recycled, or simply thrown away, depending on the item. Now you'll have a lot less items to worry about packing.
Color Code Your Packing Boxes
When you start packing, it's a good idea to color code the boxes you're going to use. All you need is a sharpie marker and a piece of paper on which you can create a key for the various rooms of your house. Make a color key for each of these areas:
- Kitchen
- Laundry room
- Dining room
- Living room
- Office
- All bedrooms
- Garage
- Storage
- Hobby or toy room
Pack items specific to each of these rooms in boxes you've marked with the appropriate colored marker. In this way, you not only pack faster and more efficiently, but you'll be able to unpack without a lot of extra hassle.
Use Your Items In Clever Ways
There are a variety of home items that you can pack in clever ways to protect your more delicate items. This not only protects those items, but makes it easier to pack those other items. For example, you could do the following to pack your items in unique ways:
- Wrap glassware in towels and socks to protect them from damage
- Use shirts to wrap up your dishes
- Keep your books inside of suitcases to make them easier to move
- Use other pieces of clothing to wrap your shoes and protect them from damage
- Place small boxes in larger boxes to better focus your packing efforts
These tips will help make packing a lot quicker and more efficient. And when you move, it'll be easier to get your boxes in the right location for unpacking. It's basically a win-win that makes the moving process a whole lot easier. For assistance, talk to a professional like Wheaton World Wide Moving.
