Packing 101: Get Moving Efficiently!

Here are a few great ideas to bear in mind to ensure your move goes smoothly and efficiently.

• Make sure you empty all drawer and cabinet units, especially of valuable items.
• Tighten up and wind all cords and cables to prevent dangling and trapping.
• Make sure to pack anything you’re not likely to use right away as a priority.
• Where possible, don’t cram boxes full, but try and aim for a nice firmness in packing – so that items are compacted and protected.
• Make sure to wrap delicate items such as crockery in tissue paper or similar.
• Keep potentially hazardous items such as knives well out of the way – they could harm you or movers who are helping you!
• Crush paper and line the bottoms and tops of your boxes for added protection. You should also consolidate smaller boxes into large ones for added compaction
• Make sure you keep everything together – including pairs of things!
• Label your boxes clearly with the rooms they are heading to, as well as any other instructions movers might need.
• List the items, if you can, in each box. This will help you to cross-reference.