Living Room Packing Tips Revealed
The living room is probably one of the most grueling sections of the house to pack because it has such bulky furniture in addition to the numerous gadgets that are usually found in the living room.
Want to get around that problem the easy way? Then sit back and follow these convenient must know tips on how to efficiently pack all common items that are found in the living room. By following these instructions, you will be able to pack all of those items and have the peace of mind- that they are secure and during the relocation.
First we are going to talk about how to pack electronic equipment. Next, we are going to tell you how to pack furniture. Lastly, we are going to discuss how to pack fragile ornaments like vases and lamps.
First let us talk about how to pack electronic equipment.
Electronic equipment in general are very sensitive to mechanical shock. Therefore, the first thing you should look for is their original boxes or containers for it always have the snug custom-fitted paddings for these electronic gadgets. If the original box is not available, you can always improvise with paddings and cushions of your own. Another important thing to remember is to read your electronic equipment’s manuals and if indicated during transportation, use a transport screw as needed. Most of the time, notifying your moving company is the best thing to do to keep your stuff from being damaged especially if you have very sensitive equipment.
The next thing we are going to tell you is how to pack your furniture safely and efficiently.
If your furniture can be disassembled, then do so. Huge furnished items are put in shrink wrap by either you or the moving company; it depends on your agreement. Discuss with your movers what to do with your leather items. Couch pillows can be packed into large boxes. Last but not the least, the corners of your tables can be protected using cardboards as paddings.
Finally, we are going to discuss how to pack fragile ornaments like vases and lamps.
Ideally, the packing of easily damaged stuff should be delegated to your professional movers since they have been trained to pack delicate materials such as these. If in case you want to do it on your own, you can look for soft but firm fabrics that can act as cushion to your fragile possessions before putting them in a crate or box.
A few more tips for packing a living room! These things are also good to keep in mind. The majority of portraits and mirrors can be wrapped placed in telescoping cartons. Another is, expensive art pieces or fragile items might possibly need specialized shipping and these are probably things best left in the hands of the movers in your moving company.
The author has been a division manager at a chicago moving company for four years. She is dedicated to his work and shares insight on current trends on her business through regular blogging and article writing.