How To Pack For A Local Mover

A local move to another place completed by professionals will make you job easier but you need to spend some money in order to avail quality services

. However, there is an extremely lucrative cost effective solution when it comes to moving packing everything by yourself.

Though it might seem easy to put everything into boxes and secure them properly with tape, it is assuredly not so. Packing requires proper techniques so that your items reach the new destination in perfect condition. Here are some tips that will come in handy:

Crumpled paper should be spread at the bottom of cartons and between the layers of things that are fragile like pictures, crockery, lamps, etc. You can also pack each fragile item in a sheet or two and place them in the box in an upright position. There should not be any empty space in the carton or the items will bounce around in the boxes during transit.

Heavy and bulky items like books need to go into the smallest carton that will fit them best. This will help balance the weight of boxes equally. Also ensure that these items are on the bottom always.

Fold the opposite sides together on the carton bottom, then the final opposite two sides, follow the seam of meeting edges with no less than three strips of tape that go past the edge and come up the sides three inches on both side of the carton. The bottom of the carton should be given special attention so that the items dont spill out of a loose bottom.

Lampshades and artificial flower arrangements can be packed in 3.-4.5 cu. cartons. Ensure that there is crumpled paper from top to bottom, filling the carton completely. There should not be other heavy objects in the same carton.

Dish packs are the best for kitchen breakables. This is a heavier wall carton made for plates, dishes, glasses, etc. Put a solid layer of paper wads on the bottom. Then start with plates and bowls double-wrapped with paper. Isolate layers between light and heavy loads with paper till you reach the top of the box.

Rent 8-10 cubic wardrobe boxes for clothing like boots, coats, jackets, camping gear, yard tools, etc.

Put same size cartons next to each other as they will save space.

Packing should be done 2-3 weeks before the move so that you have ample time for making the cartons by writing which room the items will be put in and what the main items are inside.

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by: Jack Watson

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