Moving & Packing Guide
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A Guide to Moving Out
PACKING hacks
With a few clever tricks, you can box your life up like a total pro — and make unpacking a breeze. Here’s our packing guide for moving:
- Take pictures of box contents and number them so you know what’s inside. Tape every moving box closed—do NOT interlock the flaps.
- Pack spices and kitchen towels in your pots and pans. Make sure your dishes are packed vertically. Never pack fine china in printed newspaper.
- Take pictures of electronics so you know how to hook them up at your new home.
- After packing a box, gently shake it and listen for movement. If you hear things shifting, you need to pack it more tightly.
- Use towels and blankets as packing materials to protect breakables. If items are small enough to fit in a box—like smaller TVs, lamps, and pictures—they must be packed.
- Label boxes by writing on a piece of tape (not the box itself) so they can be reused.
Your Guide to Moving House
MOVING hacks
Moving day can be exciting! With a few simple hacks, you can make the process super smooth and even enjoyable. Here’s our top tips for moving day:
- Put different color pieces of tape on boxes so you know which room they go to.
- Pack a cooler full of water so everyone stays hydrated.
- Finish packing the day before your move (not of) to keep everything on schedule.
- Unpack a little bit at a time—and start with the important necessities—so you don’t get too stressed out.
- Get rid of boxes as soon as you empty them—then you can see your progress and keep your new home clear of clutter.
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Unpack even more tips from our experts and read through our packing and moving FAQs page to see what homeowners just like you want to know to better manage their move. You can also find more by diving into our blog. Still have questions? Give us a call.
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