Moving? 5 Ways to Make Packing Easier

Packing can be a smoother process when you have the right tips. That’s why this guide exists: to prevent the chaos and stress that we’ve all had with past moves. When it’s time to move to a new house, these strategies can help.

Declutter Before You Pack

This tip is one to apply before doing any packing—it’s best to decide now what you’ll keep and what you’ll get rid of. Essentially, you are decluttering. If you can get rid of as much stuff as possible and only keep your favorite things and those items you truly need, you’ll free up space and avoid spending extra energy moving items that you won’t need. You’ll also end up having to pack fewer things—even better, you’ll feel like you’re getting a fresh start your new home! For what you decide to get rid of, consider donating them if they are still in good condition, as someone else can surely find them useful—you may even be able to donate your no-longer items to a charity that offers free pickup.

Pack by Room, Not by Type

This one will surprise a lot of people. While you might get started by searching your house for all your favorite things so you can pack them first, it actually makes more sense to pack by room. This will help you to keep things more organized. For instance, rather than packing all your family’s clothes in the same boxes, separate the clothes in your bedroom closet, for instance, from those in your daughter’s room. This will be helpful when it’s time to unpack, so each family member can easily and quickly unpack their own clothes. Pack up one room at a time, and your movers can carry the boxes to the room that’s specified on the label. You’ll unpack the whole box in one room, saving time, and you will find items easilly when you need them.

Use a Modular Storage Service

If your moving process spans several weeks, you’re downsizing, or simply have limited packing space, a modular storage service can make the process a lot simpler. Instead of renting a truck and moving everything at one time, you may want to have modular storage containers delivered to your home. For example, in Australia, that can make storage in Lismore easier, with an experienced team loading the unit carefully, sealing it to protect your items, and then storing it in their facility for a short or longer period. Your stuff will stay together until you need it at your new home address, in which case, one phone call is all it takes to make that happen. 

Pack Essentials in One Box

There are certain things you’ll likely need on moving day, such as your wallet, toiletries and medications. Keep these things together in an “open first box” and put it in your car for easy access. Otherwise, these must-have items could get mixed up with other things during your busy day. If there are multiple people in your household, be sure that each person has their own box. Doing this will put everything you need your first day in your new home at your fingertips, eliminating a lot of stress.

Conclusion

Packing will be a lot less overwhelming with these helpful tips. Decluttering first, organizing by room and creating an essentials box are all great ways to make the process of moving to a new house simpler This will start you off on a positive note as you plan great things in the new home!