Moving to a new home or office is exciting, but packing up your life can feel like a major challenge. At Prestige Moving & Storage, we know that smart packing is the key to a smooth, stress-free move. Whether you’re preparing for a local relocation or a long-distance transition, taking the time to pack correctly protects your belongings and saves you time and headaches on moving day. Below, we share expert packing tips to help you stay organized, safeguard your valuables, and make the entire process easier from start to finish.
1. Items of high value should be packed in the presence of the carrier so that the items are identifiable. If you choose to have the carrier pack items of high value to ensure that they are properly protected, an additional charge will be associated for the service.
2. Pack one room at a time; it will help when the time comes to unpack.
3. Pack a couple of cartons a day, starting well ahead of the move.
4. Mark all boxes on their side with room and its contents.
5. Be sure to have plenty of “filling” material available; when in doubt, use more.
6. Take extra care to make sure the bottoms of all cartons are secured and will hold the weight of the contents.
7. Always pack heavier items toward the bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top. Try not to exceed a weight of 50 pounds per box; it makes moving them a lot easier.
