Pack your moving boxes by room and/or by activity. That is, pack kitchen items together, pack bedroom items together, etc. If you have sports equipment that needs to be packed, box that up together also. And don’t forget to label moving boxes clearly.
Use every inch of space in the box to avoid movement and breakage during transit. For instance, pack dishtowels around dishes and glasses and just as important, pack them in an upright position. Professional movers know that dishes and glasses packed this way have a much greater chance of “survival” than if they are stacked. Having the right moving supplies helps with this.
When it comes to packing items that must be disassembled before being boxed, such as lamps, pack all of the items to reassemble it in one box. It will save you time when you get to your new place. You won’t be groping around in the dark looking for that light bulb for your lamp! And pack the tools and hardware you will need to put your household together in one or two clearly labeled moving boxes.
When your box is full, be sure to use professional moving supplies such as heavy-duty packing tape to seal it. Don’t be stingy with the tape either, especially on the bottom of the box. And label the box with a thick black marker that will be easy to read. A pen or pencil marking will not do the job. It is also a good idea to mark a box as “essential” if it contains items that you will need on the day of your move. Kitchen and bathroom items fall into this category.
If you follow these tips, your move will be as painless as it can be!