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10 Packing Mistakes to Avoid When Moving

by | Jan 10, 2020 | Features

Moving house is always stressful, and the stress can lead to errors in packing that only increase the stress levels even more. To avoid this spiral, consider these 10 common mistakes made while packing and learn how to avoid them. Mistakes include packing without a plan, overfilling your boxes or leaving too many empty spaces in them, leaving packing until moving day, not labelling your boxes, and more. To avoid these mistakes, check out these articles for more tips or hire your moving company to pack for you.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prepare yourself and pack before your moving day as you do not want to be in a rush when you’re moving.
  • Sort your items as it will be not only easier to pack but also easier to unpack when you get into your new home.
  • Always label your boxes correctly as your memory will not always remember everything.

“The proper course of action here is to create a packing timeline for moving which you should consult frequently and stick to diligently in order to increase significantly your packing productivity.”

Read more: https://www.themovingblog.com/common-packing-mistakes-to-avoid/

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