Most people dread the thought of packing up and moving house. The process seems to take forever and you worry about if everything will make it from Melbourne to the new destination in one piece. Whether you’re packing for your first major move or repeating the process again, there are some things you can do to make things more efficient.
Make sure you have the right materials
You will need boxes of varying sizes and you may not be able to make do with what you already have, especially if you’re moving from a large place. Check with grocery stores or other establishments near you to see when they throw out their boxes. Get sizes ranging from small to large along with some heavy-duty boxes. You should also get packing tape, bubble wrap, old newspapers, labels, and stretch wrap. Another option is to purchase a moving kit online which seems like it should be appropriate for the amount of stuff you have to move.
Ensure none of the boxes is too heavy
Don’t put more than 30 pounds in a box. Depending on who will be doing the lifting, you may want to put a lot less. If the boxes are too heavy, you may hurt yourself lifting them or the box may give away under the weight of the items. A good trick is to put lighter items in large boxes and the heavier ones in smaller boxes. This will easily help you to keep the weight down.
Pack heavier boxes to the bottom
This may seem obvious but amid the stress of packing it can be easy to just start placing things wherever they fit. When heavier items go on the top, they can crush, break or squeeze smaller, lighter items. Be very careful to put all your heavier boxes on the truck or in the container first and then load your light, small and delicate possessions.
Pack methodically and label as you go
Go room by room packing up your stuff and label each box clearly. This will help you to stay organized. It will take a little more time and attention as you do it but you will be grateful when you arrive at your new home and know where everything is. If you want to avoid two stressful situations, do things right from the start.
Hire professional packers and movers
If all we discussed above seems like too much, you don’t have to handle packing and moving on your own. You can hire professionals to pack up everything, a couple of rooms or just the last items you didn’t get around to. A professional removalist in Melbourne will ensure the job is done quickly and safely so you can do other things with your time. They will even pay special attention to your china and other fragile items.
Packing and moving house don’t have to drive you crazy. If you take your time and prepare properly for the move, the transition can go quite easily. However, if you already have too much going on, professional packers and movers may be the way to go.
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