Moving Tips: 7 Tips and Tricks to prepare you for your Houston move | The Ultimate Guide to Packing Up Your Home
Overtime we accumulate a lot items in our house, in fact most of us don’t realize how much ‘stuff’ we actually have till we are getting ready to move. Below are some helpful tips that we believe should be used as a guide to help prepare yourself, so that your overall moving experience is a lot more comfortable.
Packing Boxes & Cartons
You can either purchase wrapping paper or use unprinted newspaper (ink stains) to fill in “holes”. Do not be frugal with the paper when packing, especially when packing fragile and breakable items. The paper will serve as a cushion and reduce the possibility of damage. Also be sure to wrap all breakable and glass items that would be damaged or crushed before placing them inside the paper-padded box. If you move the box and can hear any items moving around on the inside, the box has been packed improperly and the possibility for damage is heightened. Pack Your Boxes Under 50 lbs. Per Box – This will cause the boxes to be moved more safe and more efficiently during the course of your move. The boxes being packed under 50 lbs. will make sure that the box does not “come apart” due to being over-packed, if a box is filled past its capacity it can rip open while being handled.
Use a Dish Pack Carton for Delicate & Fragile items
The individual sections within the carton square measure designed to carry plates in one section, glasses and stem-ware in another, and cups in an exceedingly third. Pack dishes edgy, facet by facet and at the lowest of the carton.
Direct Glass Handles, Cup Handles, Vase Sprouts and Pitcher Spouts
Toward the middle of the carton surrounding by wrapping paper, never place them next to the sidewall or directed towards the sidewall of the carton.
Don’t Pack Flammables, Aerosols, Bleach or Corrosives
The 150 Movers license does not allow us to transport hazardous materials. It is best to transport them in your automotive, or offer them away.
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Mark Your Boxes
Marking your boxes will make unpacking at your new place much easier, quicker and will allow you to find essential items without having to unpack every box if you are tired or pressed for time.
Prepare A “First Day” Kit
By creating a “first day” kit the first 24 hours of your new place will be much more accommodating and convenient. Simply pack some items separately that are important and/or essential such as dishes, soap, towels, snacks, tissue, laptop, toys, a lamp, etc. Shield Mirrors, Photos and Glasses in Flat Mirror & Picture Cartons – tiny photos is wrapped and packed edgy in medium cartons.
Use Good Judgment When Packing & Getting Ready For Movers
Do your best to make certain that your move is as prepared and organized as possible to ensure that your move goes quickly and safely. We have listed several moving tips below that can help the client and mover:
- Make sure pathways are clear and that movers will have the ability to move in and out of your residence without anything or anybody blocking their path.
- Please make sure that young children and/or pets are supervised.
- Please make sure that your boxes are well cushioned and secure from movement within the box before the movers have arrived.
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If you have any questions about these moving and packing tips and tricks, please leave a comment below or contact us.
