For anyone who has ever moved, there are probably a few horror stories you can recant about your experience. It never fails... The best plans can go haywire for reasons way beyond your control. Moving is as stressful as losing a job or your spouse. The only way you can try to alleviate much of the stress is with plenty of proactive planning. Buying moving supplies, without waiting till the last minute, can be a big help!
Depending on the size of your home, how you plan on transporting your belongings, and how far you are going, will have a major impact on the type an amount of supplies you'd need. Supplies can be purchased almost anywhere from major mass retailers to moving companies. For novices who plan on doing it all themselves, it's a good idea to head to a local storage company. Usually their front office has plenty of moving and packing supplies, and they are knowledgeable enough to help you figure out what you'll need.
Although many of us have resorted to hounding local grocery and liquor stores for boxes, starting months before the planned moving date, this can be time consuming. Keep in mind that these boxes are used - they have been weakened, and chances are they are missing tops. Also, you most likely will be collecting just about every box you can get your hands on, in sizes that aren't going to be much help. Hint: Buy your boxes new. An added benefit is that they come flat. This saves you a bunch of room if you're going to have to find a place to put them as you start packing.
Don't forget plenty of good packing tape! This doesn't mean duct tape or that tape you use to wrap birthday presents. This means packing tape. It will even say "packing tape". And forget the type that requires scissors. Get a dispenser that has a razor or cutting edge - this means you can tape and cut with one hand. You'll need this type of quality to make sure the bottoms of your boxes are secured properly.
Now think about items that don't go into boxes. What about mattresses? Large pieces of artwork? These need covers and protection, too. Trucks are notorious for being dusty and dirty. You don't want to make it all the way your new home without a mishap only to find out your mattress and box spring are covered with grease.
Also make sure you have an adequate supply of moving pads. These can either be rented or you can buy them. Old quilts might do, too, but you'll need more than that for your entire household.
You'll also want to get furniture covers. These come in material and plastic designs, again, of various sizes and thicknesses. You don't want to put your sofas and chairs into a truck without protection.
Moving tip: make sure your covers are all waterproof! You don't want to have your furniture on your front lawn just as the sky opens up!
Depending on the size of your home, how you plan on transporting your belongings, and how far you are going, will have a major impact on the type an amount of supplies you'd need. Supplies can be purchased almost anywhere from major mass retailers to moving companies. For novices who plan on doing it all themselves, it's a good idea to head to a local storage company. Usually their front office has plenty of moving and packing supplies, and they are knowledgeable enough to help you figure out what you'll need.
Although many of us have resorted to hounding local grocery and liquor stores for boxes, starting months before the planned moving date, this can be time consuming. Keep in mind that these boxes are used - they have been weakened, and chances are they are missing tops. Also, you most likely will be collecting just about every box you can get your hands on, in sizes that aren't going to be much help. Hint: Buy your boxes new. An added benefit is that they come flat. This saves you a bunch of room if you're going to have to find a place to put them as you start packing.
Don't forget plenty of good packing tape! This doesn't mean duct tape or that tape you use to wrap birthday presents. This means packing tape. It will even say "packing tape". And forget the type that requires scissors. Get a dispenser that has a razor or cutting edge - this means you can tape and cut with one hand. You'll need this type of quality to make sure the bottoms of your boxes are secured properly.
Now think about items that don't go into boxes. What about mattresses? Large pieces of artwork? These need covers and protection, too. Trucks are notorious for being dusty and dirty. You don't want to make it all the way your new home without a mishap only to find out your mattress and box spring are covered with grease.
Also make sure you have an adequate supply of moving pads. These can either be rented or you can buy them. Old quilts might do, too, but you'll need more than that for your entire household.
You'll also want to get furniture covers. These come in material and plastic designs, again, of various sizes and thicknesses. You don't want to put your sofas and chairs into a truck without protection.
Moving tip: make sure your covers are all waterproof! You don't want to have your furniture on your front lawn just as the sky opens up!
About the Author:
Monica Alberts provides useful information and resources about staying organized while moving. Learn more on moving boxes by visiting her discount moving boxes website.
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