{"id":15733,"date":"2020-04-03T10:56:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T17:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.santaclaritahomeandgardenshow.com\/upgrade\/?p=15733"},"modified":"2021-10-06T13:30:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T20:30:19","slug":"how-to-pack-like-a-pro-for-your-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.santaclaritahomeandgardenshow.com\/upgrade\/home-and-garden-news\/how-to-pack-like-a-pro-for-your-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Pack Like A Pro For Your Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving to a new home<\/span><\/a> can be an exciting and stressful time. Preparing to pack up all of your worldly possessions and head out to a new home and new adventures takes planning and organization. If you stay ahead of the game and <\/span>give yourself time to pack efficiently<\/span><\/a> you can ease your load when it\u2019s time to move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing how to pack your belongings can help you to stay organized and make your unpacking once you arrive at your new home much easier. It can be a nightmare to be faced with rummaging through random boxes looking for your necessities without a plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you hire the best movers like the crews at <\/span>Rainbow Movers<\/span><\/a> you can be sure that your belongings are in good hands. Having a plan, clearly labeling all of your boxes and keeping an inventory list are just some of the things that you can do to get ready for your move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start Early<\/h3>\n

You may be surprised at how much there is to do when getting ready to move so it\u2019s important to not leave the details until the last minute. <\/span>Adding stress to an already highly emotional event <\/span><\/a>like moving is not going to make the experience any easier. Once you know what your moving date is it\u2019s time to start making some arrangements such as gathering supplies, hiring a moving company<\/a>, and packing.<\/span><\/p>\n

So whenever you think is a good time to start packing, do it even earlier. When you do start, make sure each day you do a good chunk of it so it\u2019s out of the way. Most people will start slower to pace themselves, only to wind up frantically cramming their last possessions into whatever box or bag they can find.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Purge<\/h3>\n

Preparing to move is a great time to start purging your belongings. Why take unneeded items with you and spend the extra money to take things that you won\u2019t need at your new home. Now is a good time to go through your closets, your basement, and garage to start getting rid of items that could be left behind. You can <\/span>even plan a garage sale<\/span><\/a> and make a bit of money to help pay for your moving expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get The Right Boxes<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a good idea to get a variety of sized boxes for your move. Smaller boxes are recommended for things like books that are heavy and can be difficult to lift.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clothing boxes can be assembled so that you can place your hanging clothes right inside instead of having to fold everything in suitcases. Make sure that you get <\/span>the right packing tape<\/span><\/a>, cushioning materials like foam peanuts or cushioning and plain labels to be put on each box.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to get as many boxes as you can. You will be surprised by how much stuff you have that needs to be packed up, and you don\u2019t want to get to crunch time and find out you don\u2019t have any more boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weight Distribution<\/h3>\n

You should always pack the heaviest items on the bottom of your boxes. This can help to balance out your load and make it easier for you and your movers to carry them safely. It\u2019s also recommended that each box be packed full. Half-empty boxes can allow for too much room for items to float around and shift causing possible damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pack By Room<\/h3>\n

Knowing where to start when you are packing to move can be very intimidating. To keep the process easier and more organized it\u2019s wise to pack one room at a time. Start with rooms like your den or spare bedrooms where most of your non-essential items are located. This can <\/span>make it easier to unpack when you arrive <\/span><\/a>as your movers can easily place each box in the room where it is meant to be.<\/span><\/p>\n

Planning your move to your new home can be made easier when you follow our tips to help you pack like a pro. Stay organized, get an early start and pack each room at a time so that your move can be a success.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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