Moving can be easy with the right mobile storage tools and tips.
So you’ve found a new place. It’s about time too. But now comes the challenging part – moving. Don’t worry though; a MI-BOX®, a little preparation, and an arsenal of tips can make the move much easier than you ever expected.
Here are 15 of our favourite packing and moving tips to make moving day run as smoothly as possible:
1. Pack a convenient overnight bag loaded up with all the essentials like a change of clothes, toothbrush, and a snack.
2. Use clothing and linens to wrap your breakable items. You’ll save on packing peanuts and bubble wrap!
3. Label well and label often. It’s so much easier moving packed boxes into their correct locations before you begin digging into them.
4. Seal up spillable items well to avoid unpacking frustrations. This includes things like shampoos, perfumes, and liquid food items.
5. Use dresser drawers as moving boxes! Seal them with a plastic wrap then tape them shut during the move. This saves you from the arduous process of packing and unpacking.
6. Be smart when dismantling furniture or other items with little bits of hardware. Store small pieces in a plastic bag and tape them to the largest piece.
7. Reduce the amount of boxes you require by using suitcases, laundry baskets, and other packable items instead.
8. If possible, vacuum seal your out-of-season clothing and linens. This will make them easier to move, and they’ll take up a lot less space.
9. Do your friends a favour and have everything packed and ready to go before they arrive to help you move. Don’t be that one friend that makes the moving experience more challenging.
10. Use colours in addition to labelling. Think: coloured labels. It’ll make the unpacking process so much simpler.
11. Take photos of your current empty home and your new home prior to moving in. It’s a good practice to get into in case any disputes arrive after you’ve gotten settled in.
12. Don’t forget to change your address prior to moving day; two weeks in advance is a good time to do it.
13. Don’t grocery shop before the big move. Instead, eat as much of your food as you can before moving day. This will mean less stuff to pack.
14. Defrost the fridge and freezer at least a day in advance. This will help avoid any leaks during the moving process.
15. Reserve a mobile storage container. These handy little boxes are great for moving, and can really help speed things along. To find out how, check out our previous post: 5 Reasons to Make the Move with a MI-BOX® Storage Rental.
For all your moving, packing, and storing needs, visit the knowledgeable and friendly professionals at Space Centre Storage. We’ve got a wide variety of storage units, easy-to-use storage container rentals, packing supplies, and lots of friendly advice. Call us today!