If you are planning to move across the country, there are many things you must first consider. It can get overwhelming while planning and packing your house while moving. Hence, it is best to hire professionals to handle your move with care and expertise, so you can look into other important aspects of the move and be stress-free. Furthermore, to help you ease the process, here are some tips on how you can plan your long-distance move.
Stock Plenty of Packing and Moving Supplies
Ensure you stock up on many packing materials such as boxes, papers, tapes and markers, among other things. It could be frustrating if you run out of packing supplies in the middle of packing your belongings. Therefore, preparing the packing materials beforehand would be a good idea.
Dismantle Bigger Items
It may seem that storing large objects in one piece would be practical. However, it’s much easier to pack oversized items by dismantling them into smaller pieces. When things are broken down into individual parts, they are much easier to pack and store, as they take up less space. Make sure you know how to put the objects back together the way it was.
Wrap Your Belongings
Your things are going to move a lot in the truck, which could damage them. Hence, it’s crucial you wrap them up tightly, especially fragile and delicate items, with a thick protective layer. Objects like mirrors, TV sets, glassware and furniture need to be wrapped in packing paper, newspaper, bubble wrap, clothes, blankets, etc. When in doubt, just wrap the item, as it is better to be safe than sorry.
Pack Lightly
The heavier the item, the more likely it’s going to be damaged. That is why you need to distribute heavy items among several boxes rather than packing them together. Big heavy boxes may also tend to be challenging to move and carry around and can injure someone if they fall. The key is to pack the boxes at 80% capacity, which means you can store most of your items but not fill them up to be bulky.
Fill Up Empty Spaces
Avoid empty spaces in between while packing and occupy as much room as possible. If you can’t place an object, then stuff wrapping paper, bubble wrap or clothes in between. Doing so will prevent any damage, securing your belongings from moving around in the box or truck. Another packing method you can utilize is the nesting technique, where you place an item within another item. This uses space and ensures the safekeeping of your things.
Schedule your long-distance move with ASR Moving. Our dedicated staff will take care of all your belongings, so you don’t have to worry about your move. We also offer furniture delivery, junk removal, and commercial, condo and apartment moving. Call us to ensure a stress-free moving today.