Packing is the most difficult and time-consuming task of the moving process and it also comes with lots of confusion like when to start and how to start. Of course, just imagining the scenario that you have to pack the entire home into boxes is itself quite daunting then when you have do it in actual then how it would be easier. If you want some tips and looking for a guide then check out these tips:
Plan the time you will need to pack your belongings:
Procrastination is not harmful till things are not put off for the time when it becomes impossible to complete them without any extra stress. Before you start packing your stuff it is always better to take some time and think realistically about the whole moving process and the amount of time you will need to pack all the belongings you want to carry along with you at your new home. If you have a large number of items then you will require considerably more amount of time to pack all the items. And if you don’t have enough time to do packing by yourself then get the help of NYC moving companies to do this.
Divide your packing into small manageable chunks:
Packing all the belongings present at the house is a big task, and if you find it challenging then you can divide the packing into small chunks that can be easily managed. You can divide the packing process into weeks. Go for one room every week. Consider packing those items first which you think are not required for the time being. If you are moving in the summers then you can pack the winter clothing beforehand. Some items are needed for the end moment. Therefore, pack them on the actual moving day.
Gather the required packing supplies:
You can’t start your packing process until required packing supplies are available. Before you start your packing you must gather all the packing material that will help you to pack your all belongings. Get a particular number of moving boxes based on the number of items. Remember that the purchased cardboard boxes should be sturdy enough and are of different sizes to carry different sized items. Also, get packing paper, bubble wrap, packing tape, and newspaper to provide a protective covering to the belongings, and permanent markers for labeling moving boxes, and other packing supplies.
Get rid of non-essential stuff:
The efficient packing mantra is that the fewer items you have, the fewer items are to be packed. Moving provides you the opportunity of getting rid of the stuff you think is not needed by you anymore. Pick each room one by one and start sorting all the items into two piles- essential ones and non-essentials ones. Once you are done with the sorting task now I the time to decide which non-essential item you want to sell and which ones will go for donation.
Get help from professionals:
It is easy to pack a smaller and lightweight item on your own, but when it comes to large-sized and bulky items, then things start getting complicated. If you want to move your furniture, electronic appliances, or any other fragile items, then it is recommended to get the help of professional packers. These people are well trained and well-experienced in packing heavy and delicate items without damaging them. Also, professional packers are acquainted with the equipment needed to lift and carry the heavy-loaded items out of the house safely and securely. You can even ask them to load your bulky belongings in the moving truck.
Give plenty of time to yourself:
You should start the packing process as earlier as possible and should give plenty of time to yourself. If you thinking that you can easily pack your entire home in just a weekend then you are wrong even you can’t complete packing in 3 to 4 weekends. It requires your daily time to complete it. If you have hired professionals still you have to call them at a suitable time. Though they have experience and could pack your items in lesser duration but they are not packing machines and they will require time for the job.
Don’t just leave the kitchen in the end:
You might be thinking that you will pack the kitchen at the last moment because you are cooking every day. Kitchen took longest time to pack because there are a lot of items present in it to pack and all of these are different kind of items. Therefore, give yourself enough of time and start packing the fragile items present in the kitchen like kitchenware, glass items, and dinning sets.
Bottom line!!!
Give yourself enough of time to prepare a plan that what you will pack and when and how you will start the process. You can use the above tips and packing is quite a unique process so you have to do it with your own needs and requirements.