It
seems you can never get enough moving tips. Here are some simple
things to remember the next time you move to make the
transition
easier. If you need movers
in St Paul,
you can give us a call to make transporting your items from your old
place to your new a swift and easy process.
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Pack an overnight bag containing all the essentials
Most likely you’ll be too tired to unpack your things, so you’ll want your essentials within easy access, including toiletries and a change of clothes. -
Pack the items you will need first in a clear plastic bin
This can include items like a box cutter, paper towels, trash bags, toilet paper, tools, eating utensils, select cookware, power strips, phone chargers, etc. The clear bin allows you to see inside and also separates it from the myriad of cardboard boxes. -
Wrap breakables (glasses, dishes, etc.) in clothing or towels to save on bubble wrap
You’re packing two things at once – clothing and kitchenware. Clean socks are great to add extra padding around glasses and stemware. -
Pack plates vertically, like records
They are less likely to break when packed this way. -
Label boxes and mark by room
You want to unpack by room once you get to your new place. This will make the unpacking process much more manageable. So label each box by the room it needs to go to. Also, remember to label the sides of the boxes, rather than the tops. That way, you can identify them even when they are stacked. -
Buy a roll of stretch wrap
This will allow you to group items together and protect furniture from getting scuffed and scratched. -
Keep sandwich bags handy
These are great for holding small parts of things you have to take apart, like curtain rods or mounted flat-screen TVs. -
Try to show up at the new home before the move to pre-clean
The main areas you will want to clean will be the kitchen and bathroom. You can put up a shower curtain and stock some bath towels and toilet paper to be ready for moving day. -
Take a photo of electronics
If you take a photo of how your electronics are connected, you’ll be able to remember how and where all the wires go when you hook them back up. -
Cut down on boxes by making all your baskets, hampers, laundry bins and suitcases work for you
They need to be moved too, so pack them with stuff! Use wheeled suitcases for heavy items like books.