Packing & Unpacking

There are many tasks to complete during a relocation, even if you hire local movers to do some of the work for you. And one of the biggest chores on this list is definitely packing and unpacking. In order to pack your items correctly, you'll need to put in a lot of time and energy; not to mention patience. But if you do this right, you won't have to worry about your items ever being damaged in transit. With that in mind, we'll give you a few tips on the matter below!

Buying Packing Materials

At the end of the day, you’ll find that buying the proper packing materials will affect the quality of your packing and unpacking the most. Luckily, most residential movers can help you find these. Generally, it’s important to obtain sturdy moving boxes; you don’t want anything flimsy that could break apart in transit. Also, make sure to get enough packing protection (such as foam peanuts) for your most fragile items. Pillows, towels, and old newspapers can also provide additional cushioning; the same goes for clothes. 

Proper Packing

When you begin packing in earnest, make sure to do this systematically and carefully. That means going room by room, and precisely labeling every box that you pack. In the process of packing and unpacking, everything will be much easier if you can tell the contents of each box at a glance. Also, don’t overpack individual boxes – fill extra space with packing protection instead of additional items to reduce the chances of anything being damaged.

Unpacking After The Move

Once the movers that you’ve hired carry the last box inside, you will find yourself surrounded by heaps of items that you have to unpack and put in their proper place. And while you’re probably want to get the packing and unpacking over with; don’t try to unpack everything at once. Realistically, you’ll be far too tired to do that properly.

That’s why you should remember that there’s no reason why you should unpack all of your things on the very same day. In order to reduce stress and get some much-needed rest after the move; try unpacking room by room, starting with the essentials.

Kitchen and Bathroom

Realistically, one of the first areas in your home that you want functional is your kitchen and bathroom. First of all, your kitchen and dining area can serve as a neat station where family members can have a rest from the unpacking and cleaning. But also, it’s the place where you’ll be able to fix yourself a meal; which makes it the first on your list of unpacking priorities. Naturally, your bathroom facilities are right up there as well. The last thing you want is not being able to take a nice hot shower after a whole day of unpacking!