10 Minute Guide to Packing and Unpacking
Well, you have decided to go with self-service move. I mean you have limited budget for your move and do not want to hire full move service of a moving company. If you are comfortable at packing and unpacking boxes, this option would be surely money-saving decision. You will save a significant amount of money on you move because you will not have to pay for packing and unpacking boxes. This article will teach you some helpful tips regarding how to pack and unpack items safely so that you can enjoy your new home sooner.
First of all you should get organized for your move. Well in advance purchase all required packing supplies and moving boxes you will need to pack your household belongings and other items. Professional moving companies always recommend for using good quality packing supplies. So, purchase recommended good quality moving boxes and packing materials. You will need packing supplies like strong moving boxes, marking pens, newspapers, brown papers, wrapping sheets, bubble wraps, wooden containers, packing tape, scissors, labeling papers, etc. Place required packing supplies in each room.
Pack one room at a time. In each room pack items you will not use immediately or you do not frequently use them. Wrap each item properly into good quality wrapping sheet or bubble wrap. Place wrapped items into the box. Fill empty space of box with wadded newspapers for cushion to items. Place heavier items first and light items later. Before moving to next box, seal the box with heavy duty packaging tape. Make sure you have sealed them securely. You may also tie boxes with strong boxes to make them convenient to carry. Label box and move to next box.
Pack heavier items into small box so that you can lift box easily. Pack kitchen or home appliances in their original boxes. Pack kitchenware or glassware in dish-pack boxes. Pack a separate box of items you will need right away at your new residence. Do not forget to ask some more tips from professional movers and packers for packing of items.
After transportation of household items to your new home the time comes for unpacking boxes. Arrange furniture and dressers where you want to place them. Then tackle boxes for unpacking. Unpack first boxes of kids’ room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. In each room unpack first boxes you will need them. Unpack each box completely and dispose boxes or cartons. Check your inventory of items to make sure you are not leaving any items. Like packing, pack few boxes in a day.
I hope ideas mentioned in this 10 minute guide article will help you pack and unpack boxes properly like professional packers and movers companies.
Sanjeev is an amateur writer primarily focusing on relocation and transportation related topics. Currently he is rendering his services to Packers and Movers. For more information about packing and moving tips or packing and moving services you may visit India Movers Packers website. http://www.indiamoverspackers.co.in
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