Top 5 Packing Tips for a Household Move from the Professionals
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Introduction:
Planning a household move can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, it doesn't have to be. As one of the leading moving companies in Nashville, we understand that the packing process is crucial to ensuring a smooth and stress-free move. In this post, we're sharing our top 5 packing tips to help you set the stage for a successful moving day. From getting started early to staying organized and knowing when to ask for help, these expert tips will guide you through the packing process with ease. Whether you're tackling the move yourself or considering professional assistance, our insights will help you make informed decisions for a seamless transition. Dive in to discover how you can transform your moving experience into a hassle-free journey. And remember, if you need any assistance, At Ease Moving is just a call away, ready to support your residential and commercial moving needs in Nashville and beyond.
One of the major components of a household move is the packing process. This is where you set the stage for a stress-free move. In fact, your entire move stems from the decisions you make during the packing process. How much time you give yourself, how organized your packing is, and the direction you give to anyone helping can either make or break your move day experience. As professional movers, we know what it takes to create a stress-free move and in this post, we’re sharing our top 5 packing tips for an easy household move.
Get started early.
Packing is one of the most time-consuming things you can do when it comes to moving. Once you get started, you soon realize that there’s a lot more packing involved than you originally thought. You’d be surprised just how much stuff you’ve been collecting over the years. That’s why it’s super important to start packing as early as you can. That way you can get a jumpstart of the entire process and give yourself the necessary time you’ll need to have everything packed by moving day.
Get all the supplies you’ll need upfront.
As a professional moving company, we always keep moving supplies around because we never know when our team will get called out to do packing. This gives us experience in knowing what to have at our disposal when it comes to packing for a household move. We recommend having these supplies on hand when you are packing your belongings…
Packing Tape
Boxes (small, medium, and large)
Markers or sharpies (to mark the contents of each box)
Box filler material such as peanuts
Wardrobe bags
Furniture Wraps/Pads
Stay organized.
Without some form of organization or structure, you’ll be wandering aimlessly around the house wondering what you should do next. Instead, try creating a calendar or timeline of tasks to follow so you can stay on track. For example, commit to packing up one room per day for the next week or so. Each day that goes by that you’ve completed the task, you’ll feel accomplished and ready to take on the next task. Before you know it, you’ll be done packing up each room in the house and your big moving day will be easy and stress-free.
Additionally, it may help to enlist others in your family to take on small chores, like filling up a box or two, packing a dresser, or even packing up an entire room. Don’t forget to use your sharpies to mark and label each box so you won’t forget where things are once they reach their final destination.
Get rid of unneeded items.
It will be quite helpful if you started out with the least amount of packing chores as possible. If there are things you can throw away, give away or sell, start your packing process by doing that. The less you have to pack, the less time you’ll spend on that particular task and the less money you’ll spend on moving.
Hire help if things get too overwhelming.
The key to a stress-free move is to recognize when you’re starting to get overwhelmed. If things become stressful and it’s affecting your sleep and focus, you need to enlist help. Whether it’s asking a trusted family member or a friend or hiring professionals, give yourself permission to ask for help. Trust, us, the convenience and peace of mind this affords is well worth it.
Whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring help, making the right planning and packing decisions before any move will ensure a successful move day. Use the tips we outlined to ensure your next move day is a stress-free one. If you need help packing or moving give us a call at (615) 768-1692 for a free quote. We offer residential and commercial moving help for Nashville and beyond. Find out more about At Ease Moving here.
