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The Best Packaging Tips for Moving
You probably have a few tried-and-true techniques for packing up your items if you've moved more than when. Since we've helped over 850,000 families move more than 1 billion miles across the nation, we have a couple of packaging ideas for transferring to share that will help make the process much easier! Whether you're a first-time mover or a skilled pro, follow our moving/packing ideas to safeguard your possessions as they take a trip to your brand-new home.

Recommended Packaging Materials
Here's what you'll need to secure your products while they travel to your brand-new home:

Moving boxes: Boxes come in all sizes and shapes, including some designed to make moving particular items much easier (like wardrobe boxes, light boxes, TV boxes and meal pack boxes). We recommend picking a moving set that consists of a selection of boxes to accommodate the numerous items in your house.
Packing paper: These big sheets of plain paper are perfect for rolling and covering your products to safeguard them throughout the move. And here's a professional tip-- line your boxes with crushed packing paper to supply extra cushioning for the contents.
Moving blankets: Select from 3 different blanket styles to secure your products from scratches and dust while you're moving And when the move is over, you'll be stunned the number of uses you'll find for them around the home (as a picnic blanket or family pet blanket, in your vehicle emergency package, and more).
Bed mattress covers and furnishings covers: Keep furniture and mattresses dry and tidy throughout transit with protective plastic covers.
Stretch wrap: For products that will not load quickly in a moving box (or simply do not fit), stretch wrap will do the job. Use it to bundle large items together (like bedrails) or to keep small items in place in their container.
Packing tape: This one is pretty self-explanatory-- tape up your moving boxes well to avoid a fallout!


Packing suggestions for moving.


How to Pack for a Move
Let's look at a few general packaging tips to begin, then simplify by space or particular product.

Start packing early. To make the job manageable, start boxing up the products you utilize less often-- like books, knickknacks, or seasonal items-- a few weeks prior to your relocation date. Save everyday usage products up until the end.
Prepare your boxes for moving. Reinforce the bottom of every box with packaging tape, then line package with crushed packing paper for extra cushion. Use more paper as 'filler' to remove empty areas.
Maximize each box. The less space your products need to move around in the box, the lower the possibility of damage, so pack as much as you can into each box. This will also make filling simpler-- uniform boxes stack far better than odd-shaped products that aren't boxed up.
Label boxes well. Pack each room in different boxes and clearly mark package with the contents and what room it's predestined for.
Pack heavy products in small boxes. Obese boxes are challenging to raise, and could trigger injury. Keep the weight of packages at a manageable level with this method (especially handy when you're packing books).
Leave light-weight linens and clothing in their drawers. This is a huge time (and area) saver!
Pack additional linens or pillows in big kitchen trash bags. Use the bags as cushions or fillers as you fill.
Disassemble as numerous products as you can. Get rid of feet or legs from furniture, take lampshades off of the base, etc. This makes it much simpler to fill your products into the moving container.
Pack belongings and fundamentals separately. Fashion jewelry, medications, day-to-day toiletries and crucial files are items we recommend that you keep with you during the move.
How to Pack for Moving: Room by Room
Have a look at these packing tips to make boxing up your home (and the particular products you normally discover in each space) simple and efficient.

How to Pack Cooking Area Products
If you have them), utilize the initial boxes for little home appliances like a microwave or toaster (. Or, follow these detailed actions to load small appliances securely.
Wrap breakables in loading paper, foam wrap, or Bubble Wrap ® for much-needed security. Pot holders and meal towels can also double as additional cushioning.
Pack dishes in meal pack boxes that include partitions to keep glasses, bowls, plates and other pieces in location throughout transit. Watch our video for instances of how to carefully pack meals and china.
Wrap fine silver in fabric or silver paper. For suggestions on how to move daily cutlery, take a look at our ideas on how to pack flatware.
How to Evacuate Your Bed and Bath
Move cabinets with the contents still in drawers to avoid packaging and unpacking again. Load linens and towels from the closet in boxes.
Keep valuable or nostalgic jewelry with you as you take a trip to your new home. For daily pieces or extra baubles, try these fashion jewelry packaging methods.
Makeup can be delicate, so follow our makeup loading tutorial for techniques and tips to protect combinations and fragile bottles from damage.
Stow shoes in the bottom of your wardrobe boxes or follow the 'burrito method' for another way to load shoes.
Group most-played-with toys together to make unloading much easier. Pack toys in boxes and use lots of crushed packaging paper to keep them from moving around inside package throughout transit.
Child gear ought to be wrapped in padded paper or moving blankets if it's large and will not suit a box. Take a look at our best ideas for moving infant products like strollers, bouncers, and more.
Keep daily medications and toiletries with you as you travel to your new home. Bring enough for a few additional days as a precaution, then thoroughly load medications and toiletries that you use less frequently in a small box.
How to Load Living Space Furnishings and Design
Wrap wall hangings with furniture pads or utilize mirror boxes for those pieces. Load flat items like framed art or mirrors on their edges (standing up).
Wrap individual house decoration pieces in packing paper and pack several products together in a box. See how to pack picture frames, knickknacks, and other ornamental products in more detail with our how-to video.
Utilize the nesting technique for lamp tones and pack several in a box at the same time, or use specialized light boxes for taller lamps. Enjoy how to pack a light in this tutorial.
View our videos to learn how to load CDs, DVDs, and video games, in addition to how to pack books and other home entertainment collections.
Use the initial box to pack your computer system, printer, or other electronics if you have them. Our detailed guide to see this here packing a computer system and electronics will show you how to manage the devices and cords.
How to Pack Yard and Garage Items
Drain all fuel and oil from yard mowers, weed eaters, chain saws and other gas-powered equipment.
Package garden tools together for simple handling.
Pack heavy tools in small boxes and fill out the spaces with crushed packaging paper.
Check the "Do Not Ship" list for items that can not be delivered, such as flammable or toxic corrosives and products.