subject: Importance of Packing during Home Move part -1 [print this page] Packing has main importance during relocatingPacking has main importance during relocating. Start your planning about moving before four to six months so that you can easily arrange all things for relocating. First of all make a list of that house hold things which have to pack and also make a lists of that material that is used to pack.
In the list there may be packing tape, Scissors, Sharp knife boxes, Cardboard according to size, marker for label the box, Packing tape for sealing boxes, Use regular tape for sealing up brown paper wrapped pictures and mirrors, Notebook for inventory sheets, Labels for box and furniture identification, Use Plastic bags for packing small items that may get lost during packing. If you have hired any moving company then ask about the packing material from them.
Mostly moving companies also provides insurance for the moving things. If any material is break during moving by the company then these types of companies also give the claim for broke material. Professional movers are often quicker at packing and moving items and are legally required to insure your items in case something breaks.
Use news paper for pack your breakable material or any other paper which is sold in bulk by most removals companies. Cover the bottom of the box with bubble wrap or packing peanuts. Dishes should be carefully packed into the box separately.
The professional movers are available to handle every aspect of your move also including packing. Hiring a removalist or moving company to box your stuff up is one way to solve the headache of packing. However sometimes this comes at additional cost. But for save money you can also pack by yourself. You can also have the movers professionally pack only breakable items, like fine china and expensive antiques.
For packing you can also get recycle or old boxes from some stores, liquor stores or from your garage. But this type of boxes may not according to size which you want. And also these boxes may full of dust which can make dusty your things so you have to clean these boxes before use. This will save your money for boxes.
During packing do not just throw those suitcases or bags in your car empty. Pack them with as many clothes as you possibly can also so the same with duffel bags and other luggage items you might have. By this way you can utilize the space and also can reduce the number of trips when loading and unloading. These packing tips may be helpful for you for easy moving.