So you will be surprised how to pack for a relocation – without taking stress. Packing for relocation or shifting — going through all the items you own, packing all those boxes and labeling them, packing every room of your house—it can be pressurized to you.
Packing for a weekend away can feel stressful, and packing for a long vacation can be overwhelming. Packing up everything you own and moving it to a new house? That’s a move that can be downright panic-attack-inducing. But no need to worry: take a deep breath & relax. Whether it’s your first move or your Nth move, Trigati Packers & packing is always there to help you with your move, and getting settled into your new City or State will be as Easy and Hassle-Free.
How to make packing for a move or relocation simple & easier:
In this section, we are going to discuss how to make packing and moving simple & easier. We have divided the packing process into a few easy tips.
Please keep in mind, that we are suggesting this process, there is no “Ideal” way to pack & move. So do what is the most comfortable & suitable way for you while packing & moving. These are just the steps we have found that made the packing and moving process the most easier & simple for the 10,000,00+ customers we’ve moved in the past.
Pack up every item you haven’t used in the past year—and sell it.
For most people, this can be the toughest part of the entire moving process. But, if you haven’t worn a pair of shoes in the past 365 days, are you ever going to wear them? Pack those useless items and sell them off. A big move is a perfect opportunity to get rid of those things you never use while putting some extra cash in your pocket. pack it all up in boxes and drop it at your local thrift store.
Not possible to sell Everything and then Donate it.
“Giving a little is better than not giving at all” When you choose to let go of your old belongings, you are not only making it easier for yourself, you are making it easier for someone else, too. If you don’t want to sell the things you don’t use anymore, why not just give them away to someone who is less fortunate and needy? This is a simple way to help others.
Organize all of your belongings into different categories
This is a relatively simple step. Pack kitchen supplies with kitchen supplies. Pack cleaning supplies with cleaning supplies. Pack books with books. So on and so forth. When you start mixing and matching your belongings you’re going to run into some trouble after moving. While throwing everything you own into a box may be easier, it makes it more difficult to unpack. Your future self will thank your past self if you take the time to pack thoughtfully.
Label all your essential boxes
label each and every box that is useful to you for your daily routine like groceries, Utensils. It might be tempting to leave this step out, but we promise it’s worth your time. When you are moving into your new home, this will make it easier for you & for your movers to take your boxes to exactly where they need to be. And one more tip labels the boxes as you pack them. Don’t wait until the end!
Take care of all the little things.
There are a lot of little things that people tend to overlook when they are in the midst of packing for a big move.
For example—don’t purchase any groceries for one week or so leading up to the big move. If so, you are going to be throwing away a lot of food that won’t survive the trip. Also, remember to defrost your fridge a few days before moving out.
Remember to pack all of your toiletries in Ziplocs or bags—you don’t want to unpack your boxes and be surprised with cleaning.
Book a Professional & Trusted moving company
We recommend you to hire a professional & trusted moving company, whether or not that is us. While your cousin’s friend’s brother’s truck is great, there is an art to moving your belongings from point A to point B in one solid piece.
It may be a little cheaper at first to pack and move on your own, but in the long run, it could cost you more money than you realize.
Finish up well in advance.
Normally we push off what we don’t want to do until the very last second. Most moving stress stems from individuals not being prepared for a move. We recommend you start packing at least two weeks prior to your move. Just force yourself to work at it with 30 minutes of packing after dinner a night, that way you can slowly finish it.
What to prioritize when packing:
So you might be saying. That’s great. You gave me a nice seven-step checklist. Some nice tips even. But what do I tackle first? I have a whole home full of stuff here! And believe us, we get it (we are in the moving business, after all). Standing there, looking around at your books, your TV, your clothes, your pots, your pans, and all of the other items in your home—it’s overwhelming. So when you’re packing your life in boxes to move, here are our tips for the first steps.
The “lowest hanging fruit” principle.
The lowest hanging fruit principle states that, essentially, when you have a long, complicated course of action in front of you (like packing up everything you own), start with the easy, straightforward tips first. This is a simple way to avoid getting overwhelmed. Basically, pack the easiest boxes first.
Identifying easy tasks.
First, make a list of each room in your home. Think about packing your house room by room. If you think about packing everything in the whole home at once, we guarantee you’ll get stressed out.
Instead, think about each room, and then break down packing the items in each room into smaller categories. For example, the categories in your living room might include the following: books, entertainment equipment and accessories, decorations, and furniture.
Once you have your list of rooms and the categories of items in each room, find the smallest, simplest category. Begin there.
When you’re working on this task, it may be tempting to try to work on other tasks at the same time. Or, maybe you’ll get stressed out and start thinking about all the other packing you have to do.
If that’s the case, we have a motto for your move: “task at hand.” Repeat it to yourself over and over. You can only pack your whole home by packing one thing at a time, and you’ll pack each thing a lot faster if you focus all your energy on it. One thing at a time.
When packing boxes for your move: never risk it.
If you need to pack a valuable item that you are worried about damaging, don’t give it a second thought—protect it. Put bubble wrap, blankets or packing paper around it to protect it from the hustle and bustle. And, a quick side note: pack your dishes vertically, it reduces the risk of them breaking.
Lastly, don’t try to over-stuff moving boxes. Cramming and overloading boxes with belongings can lead to damaged items and increase the risk of the box ripping. That would be bad news.
You have all of the tips you need to pack.
Awesome. Now you should have a good idea of how to pack for a move. You’ll be ready for the big day before you know it!
We are going to leave you with one final piece of advice that we mentioned earlier start packing two weeks in advance. We can’t over-stress how important it is to begin to pack earlier rather than later. The most stressful part of a move is scrambling around last minute to get everything that needs to be taken care of—taken care of.
As long as you have your boxes packed and ready, the toughest part of your move is over. Unpacking is the easiest and most exciting part—setting up your new life in a brand-new home.