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Packing Tips from the Professionals by Jay Mover
Moving house can expensive, especially if you need to move long distance. But you can reduce your moving costs by packing some or all of your belongings.
Check out these practical packing tips â direct from the professional packers at a reliable moving company.
Packing up your household is certainly a big job, but donât let it overwhelm you! Organization and careful planning are indispensible when packing your belongings for relocation.
Begin well ahead of your moving date, choosing and stockpiling the packing supplies that you are going to need to securely pack all your items.
Packing Supplies â What youâll need and where to find them
You can save money by collecting clean boxes from your local supermarkets, but make sure that the boxes are dry, and empty of insects and other pests. You should only take strong, corrugated cartons with tops or flaps that fold shut. Old newspapers may be used for packing material, but ink may rub off and stain your belongings. The pros recommend that you use blank paper.
If you canât find enough sturdy, clean boxes, donât use substandard containers or you may end up damaging your possessions. Instead, purchase proper moving boxes from the moving company; you may be able to get a refund if they are in good shape after the move.
Other packing supplies you will need include:
âPaper
âScissors and/or a sharp knife
âLabels and markers for identifying the contents of cartons
âPlastic bags and labels for parts storage and identification
âHeavy-duty packaging tape (11/2 to 2 inches wide) for sealing boxes â" duct tape or masking tape is not recommended.
Before you start packing
Choose a work area that is roomy enough to accommodate the largest moving boxes, with a solid table or work surface (professional packers donât recommend using your best dining room table!). Cover your table with towels or a blanket to prevent scratching. Place a generous stack of packing paper on the table, and have your marking pens, scissors, tape and other packing supplies nearby.
Once youâve gathered your packing supplies and organized your workspace youâre ready to begin packing.
How to Pack
âPack one room at a time; it makes it easier to unpack.
âStart packing well ahead of your move and pack a couple of cartons each day.
âMake sure you have sufficient "filler" material on hand, and when in doubt, use more.
âAlways pack heavy items toward the bottom of the box and light items up top, and try to keep the weight of each box below 50 pounds; it makes moving them much easier.
âMark each box with a room and brief description of the contents once packed.
âCheck that the bottom of each carton is taped and secured and able to hold the weight of the contents.
âRemember â" the heavier the item, the smaller the carton.
These packing tips from the professionals should help you plan and organize yourself to pack your household items. If you still feel that itâs too big a job for you to take on, donât worry, a reliable moving company can perform all or part of your packing, just ask them.
Jay Mover is an aggregate character based on the experts who are part of the Jay's Moving team. Jay's Moving is a respected moving company in Saskatchewan and Alberta with an exemplary record of customer service. Articles are written by members of the Jay's team to share their knowledge of the moving industry. For more info check out Jay's Moving Alberta blog.
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