The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here — it’s time to move to a new place. You can’t wait for your fresh start, but hold your horses. There’s still a lot of work to do before you set foot in your lovely home, and packing might be the most important task.
On paper, it seems straightforward, but there’s a lot more to packing than meets the eye. For example, you need to gather your supplies on time, label your boxes, and put related
items in the same place. This helps protect your belongings during transit and turns the unpacking process into a cakewalk.
If you need more help securing your possessions, read on for a few packing mistakes you should avoid.
Mistake 1 – Waiting Until the Eleventh Hour
Even if you’re moving out of a small house, don’t pack at the last minute. Chances are, you may forget a few valuable items in all the rush associated with zero hour moves.
Instead, start packing at least a few weeks before the relocation.
Mistake 2 – Not Protecting Your Items
Modern boxes and plastic containers are robust but don’t underestimate bumpy roads. Leaving your possessions unprotected can result in costly damage. So, use bubble wrap and newspapers to wrap your valuables.
Mistake 3 – Failure to Label Your Boxes
Knowing what’s inside a box saves time when you need to unpack. That’s where labels come in. You can use all sorts of labels — such as bathroom, living room, and basement — to improve your organization.
Mistake 4 – Packing Too Many Items in Individual Boxes
Boxes have limited capacity. Exceeding it with too many objects or bulky possessions increases the risk of breakage.
Mistake 5 – Using Deteriorated Boxes
If a box has been sitting in your basement for years, don’t use it for your move. Moisture may have seeped into the cardboard, making it unfit for carrying anything heavier than a pair of shoes.
Key Takeaways:
- No matter how you plan, if you wait to the last minute to pack, you’ll have problems.
- It’s important to stock up on supplies, such as packing tape, bubble wrap, foam sheets, and labels.
- Even for short moves, mindful packing will make things easier.
“One of the worst things you can do in the packing process is to get on a roll, then have to stop and head out in search of more supplies.”
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