Moving
into a new place is an exciting and life-changing time. You get a
fresh start to decorate the way you like and save yourself from the
mess and clutter of your current home. Before you can enjoy all the
perks of your new accommodation, there's one little task you need to
complete first: packing. Packing, everyone can agree, is not the most
fun of activities, but it's necessary.
There
are some ways you can make the ordeal easier, more straightforward,
and organized. These tips will make your packing experience a little
bit more enjoyable and save you stress when you're unpacking as well.
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Start early
Since
packing your things is so much effort, it can be tempting to leave it
to the last minute. In the end, that will just make your life harder,
and becoming rushed will cause unnecessary stress. Beyond that, your
items will likely end up thrown into boxes without organization or
thought. Your things may end up damaged, and you also miss an
opportunity to re-organize everything you own for a fresh start.
Packing early gives you a chance to think about what you actually
want to keep, what
you can do without,
and makes the process less stressful.
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Label everything
One
of the worst mistakes you can make when you're packing is forgetting
to label things. You should organize each box by item type and room.
Make sure that every box is clearly
labeled
with the contents which will help you when unpacking. Using a moving
company is a no-brainer when it comes to making your move as easy and
stress-free as possible. Labeling your boxes will help your local
moving company
to know which room to put the boxes in when they're bringing in your
goods.
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Same room, same box
Pack
your items room by room and avoid mixing items from multiple places
in one box. Especially when you're packing small items, such as
knick-knacks, it can be a nightmare to locate them if you've thrown
them into the wrong box. It will also make your unpacking job so much
easier if you don't have to hunt through random boxes to find
bathroom accessories, which somehow ended up packed in your office
box.
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Secure small items
When
you're packing loose items such as screws, batteries, and small
knick-knacks, make sure that they are kept secure. Don't throw them
into the bottom of boxes since you can guarantee you'll lose items in
transit. Keep these items together in small Ziploc bags or containers
and pack them in boxes with other alike pieces.
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Wrap your fragile items appropriately
Many
people rush to pack and end up not packing their items properly.
Going back to the first tip, starting early, give yourself the time
to wrap your breakables. The last thing that you want is to open a
box and have broken lightbulbs or glasses, especially if they are
valuable or sentimental items. Use bubble wrap or packing paper to
make sure your things get from point A to point B without becoming
damaged.
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