Packing tips
Moving can be a stressful experience but also a welcomed first step on your new journey. We always recommend to pack a box a day while in escrow , you would be surprised how quicky the 30-45 days goes by. Here are a few tips we think will help make packing a little less stressful
- Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box.
- Use wardrobe boxes to make closets easier to pack. Clothes in drawers can be placed in suitcases.
- Use only small boxes for books. They get very heavy, very fast.
- Never use printed newsprint to wrap fine china.
- Always stack dishes upwards when packing.
- Pack important and sentimental documents separately to be easily accessible including: children’s health records, passports, family records, insurance information and photo albums.
- Remember: the heavier the item, the smaller the box.
- Don’t pack with food or supermarket boxes. You never know what little critter is hiding – or if the box will be strong enough to support your possessions.
- Don’t use used boxes. You don’t know if the box will be strong enough to support your possessions.
- Never use duct tape – use packing tape.
- Clearly label all boxes on top and side.
- As you take apart furniture and other items make sure to tape all parts to the main base.
- Try to pack all electronic equipment, like stereos in their original boxes. Otherwise use bubble wrap when packing these items.
- Start packing items you will not need ahead of time.
- Always pack and unpack breakables over a padded surface.
- Always tape boxes. Don’t interlock the tops.
- Don’t use boxes without tops. No tops make it impossible to stack properly in the truck.
- Use custom-designed boxes when packing fine china and clothing. (Wardrobe boxes are simply amazing when packing closets and they now have padded china kits that keep everything safe)
- Pack a “first day” bag and box. Make sure it has the bare necessities for your first night in your new place handy.Here is what we suggest:
- change of clothes
- towel
- shampoo/conditioner/soap
- toothpaste/toothbrush
- Toilet paper
- Advil and bandaids
- paper plates and plastic utensils
- Phone charger
- Flashlight
- scissors
We hope this list helps out and makes the transition a little easier! The Murray Team