Summer is a common time to move for many families. Packing in an organized way makes moving into your new home a seamless process. This requires preparation and a few supplies that will ensure an easy, organized move!
Don’t wait until the last minute to tackle your move. Begin by sorting through storage items and decluttering your space.
Even if your move is weeks away, start packing up non-essential items like holiday decorations, camping gear, and books. Group similar items together before boxing them up to streamline the process and declutter as you pack.
Make life easier for your movers (and yourself) by assigning a unique color to each room. Use colored tape to label boxes and furniture, ensuring everything ends up exactly where it belongs in your new home.
Using colored tape, such as this brand, will allow you to label your boxes clearly. This also ensures the movers will take the boxes to the proper room. You can even label the rooms themselves with the colored tape.
Packing paper is an essential to assure your dishes and fragile items stay intact during the move. (You may want to buy more than you think you’ll need!) You can also look up tutorials on how to pack your dishes and other items properly with packing paper.
Buy all of the miscellaneous essentials when packing for a move ahead of time:
Get boxes in a variety of sizes. (If you buy them from Lowe’s, returning extras you don’t need is easy!) Boxes with handles are helpful! Immediately label the box with contents and destination.
