Packing is usually among the top five things our clients dread during a move. It’s a daunting task that many put off until the last minute. But when you pack your things the right way from the start, everything becomes easier when you get to your new home.
Imagine opening your boxes and knowing exactly where everything is and that it’s all safe. Packing well means you can start enjoying your new place right away without any stress. It’s like putting your toys away neatly, so when you want to play again, you can find everything easily!
Simplified has been helping people move smoothly in the Boston area for over twenty years. With all that experience, we’ve gathered countless moving tips to make packing and moving easier and more effective for everyone. Our team knows exactly how to organize and protect your belongings so that unpacking at your new home is a breeze. We not only help you just move your things, we create a moving plan that has been perfected over decades to ensure everything goes smoothly from start to finish.
Expert packing tips for your upcoming move
- Downsize: Moving is the perfect excuse to downsize your belongings. Be ruthless and honest. Do you really need five black cardigans? When was the last time you used that spiralizer? Make a pile of items to donate, and packing will be much simpler. This also can help prevent clutter on day one if you are moving into a new home.
- Break It Up: You don’t have to do all the packing at once. In fact, we would never advise that. Pick a room and focus on that one until it’s done. We like to make schedules of when we will focus on specific rooms. It’s that much easier to stick to a plan when it’s written out, and you feel like you don’t have to get it all done in one sitting.
- Enlist Help: Ask your friends to help for a night or two. Buy takeout, open a bottle of wine, and make it a packing party. Packing is always more fun with friends, and this is especially fun for college students who are heading home for the summer.
- Don’t Skimp On Supplies: There’s nothing worse than ripped boxes or packing tape that keeps getting stuck. Don’t buy cheap packing tape or labels for your boxes. It will make the packing and unpacking process that much easier.
- Lighter Is Better Than Heavier: It’s easy to try and pack as much as you can into one box, but the last thing you want is that box breaking open and spilling its contents all over the place.
- When In Doubt, Pay Professionals: If you want to make sure your items arrive in one piece, hire movers or professional packers to pack for you. That way, they’ll cover the replacement cost if something is damaged during a move. Also, if the unforeseen happens and you need to reschedule your move, professionals can help make the process smoother.
We find that when you spend a little extra on things that make moving less stressful, you’re not just saving time but also making the whole experience better for everyone– including our four-legged friends. This means you can enjoy the adventure of moving without feeling too worried or rushed. This is good for your mental health and helps keep everyone happy and getting along, even when moving gets a bit crazy. Remember, the smoother the move, the quicker you can start having fun in your new place. Whether you are moving out of state or down the street, contact Simplified to simplify your upcoming move with our Simplified Moves program.