If you have been thinking about moving to a different place then you probably wish that it was easier than you initially had thought. There are a lot of things to consider and even think about when you move, like where you are going to live next and is that new place decent enough resources-wise and transportation-wise. Is it big enough for you? Is the cost manageable? How about the water and the electricity bills? Are the neighbours non-criminals and non-insane people that you can trust your kids with later when you need them babysat while you’re working?
All that jazz.
In then we get to the packing part. This is where the heavy-lifting comes in and is actually where the bulk of the whole moving thing happens. This is hard because you are literally going to move everything in the house except the house. How to make it easier?
Don’t procrastinate
If you don’t get started right away then you’re going to end up holding it off even later. Might as well get started as soon as possible so you don’t end up delaying the dreaded packing when the time calls for it.
Pack room-by-room
This is so you don’t get overwhelmed by packing everything all at once and then eventually forgetting something. Focus on one room at a time. This is also a great way for you to know which ones go where, since all of them will be sitting next to each other.
Packing labels
You can never be too sure if you lose something or not. Make sure that you label everything clearly. You won’t really know if you lose something until you absolutely need it. Don’t get caught with your pants down like that.
Use packing paper
Using newspaper may be easier and cheaper, but they may bleed ink into some of your possession. Using packing paper doesn’t let that happen and keeps your stuff clean and well-stored while in the boxes. What if you had white possessions and you used newspaper? That would ruin your items.
Stick with moving boxes
Those made for moving is what we mean, not just any normal box you get from some produce or wine that you would get from local stores. Moving boxes are cleaner and are made for storing, meaning they are sturdier than you would expect them to be.
Know what you can’t pack
This pertains to items that could be hazardous if moved. Don’t end up arrested because you are carrying something around that you weren’t supposed to. Leave them behind and just get or install new ones at the new place you will live from now on.
Moving valuables
The things that are more personal and precious needs to be transported by your yourself. Things like heirlooms or treasure or anything that you don’t want strangers carting around. Take them to the new place yourself.
