subject: Moving And Packing [print this page] Moving can be stressfulMoving can be stressful. There is the packing, lugging, loading, unloading and settling into a new place. The idea of leaving behind your old surroundings can also be upsetting. The idea of new surroundings is often exciting. Getting there and not breaking all your dishes or glasses in the process would be fantastic. So what can you do to make your move less stressful?
Begin organizing your move ahead of time. Prepare one room at a time. Start with the items that you don't need. For instance, in the bathroom leave out the toiletries you do use and fill boxes with decor, and other items. Leave the items in boxes in the bathroom however. If you find you need something use it, and place it back in the box.
Label the boxes. When you get to your destination placing the boxes in the correct room will be a breeze. This will allow you to put away everything relatively quickly. Labeling will allow you to find things the next morning. When you want a bowl of cereal or to check your email you will be glad you did this.
Don't forget to protect your breakables. Some ideas for cushioning your breakables are your sheets and blankets or of course newspaper for individually wrapping. A blanket can be especially effective for providing a cushion. This could be ideal for computers, DVD players, CD players, and large breakables like mirrors needing cushion. Take special care with glasses and stemware. You can purchase special cartons for getting these items where they are going safely. Be careful when you are putting things away to open boxes slowly. Mark these boxes as fragile.
When transporting clothing leave items on the hanger. When you arrive it will be quite easy to put away. Anything that does not normally hang can be folded and placed in boxes. If you are using a moving company they will require the items be in boxes. If you move yourself another suggestion is to leave clothing in the drawers and use the drawers as uncovered boxes.
Books can be heavy. When packing books alternate bindings. Keep in mind the weight of the boxes. Some moving companies require that boxes only be about fifty pounds. This can be a rule for moving on your own as well.
Moving can be a stressful event. However, you can arrive at your destination with your things intact. A moving company may have more specific instructions for packing things like firearms and mirrors. In fact, the company would be a great place to get boxes even if you do it yourself. Remember a little at a time can go a long way to making moving day a much less stressful experience.
