10 Packing Hacks Recommended by Your Local Moving and Packing Company
Moving is stressful, and packing one’s home is a challenge even for the most organized homeowners. Fortunately, a few insights can make it significantly easier! Based on the real-world experience of your local moving and packing company, Speedy Movers, we are here to offer our top ten tips. Designed to save time, reduce damage, and make unpacking smoother, these moving and packing tips will help you stay organized and avoid common moving frustrations.
10 Packing Hacks from a Trusted Local Moving and Packing Company
#1: Use Wardrobe Boxes for Hanging Clothes
One of the most annoying aspects of moving and packing is clothing. We suggest you skip folding and re-hanging and transfer your clothes from the closet to a wardrobe box. That way, when you arrive at your destination, you can lift the still-hung garments out of the box and place them directly into your closet in minutes.
#2: Wrap Drawers Instead of Emptying Them
Speaking of clothes, you can use the dresser drawer as a box rather than taking all your folded clothes out of your dresser. Simply remove the drawer from the dresser, use plastic wrap to keep contents in place, and stack neatly into a larger box or directly into the moving truck. Then, all you have to do at your final destination is unwrap the drawer and place it back into the dresser. Similarly, if you have cloth clothing bins, you can wrap them securely and stack them.
#3: Label Boxes on All Sides
When moving and packing, one quick action that makes it easier to find items no matter how boxes are stacked is labeling the boxes on all sides. Each side and the top should have a label! Additionally, we recommend indicating which end is the top so it doesn’t get flipped on its head.
#4: Pack an Essentials Box
Going to a new location is a significant endeavor, and often when you arrive, you’re exhausted. Packing an essentials box can make all the difference rather than digging through the various boxes to find what you need. As your local moving and packing company, we recommend including toiletries, chargers, basic utensils, clothes, and anything else you may need for the first night.
#5: Use Towels and Linens as Padding
Rather than buying a ton of paper or bubble wrap that you will only use for the move, we suggest using whatever towels and linens you have as padding. While this won’t work for everything, it will help to save space and protect breakables without all that extra bubble wrap.
Pro Tip: Fluffy jackets, sweatshirts, and other thick clothing items can also be used for padding!
#6: Color Code Boxes by Room
When moving to a new destination, you likely already have a mental checklist of what will go where. Obviously, kitchen supplies will go in the kitchen, but what if you have three bedrooms? Color coding your boxes by room, and then indicating which room corresponds to which color when you arrive speeds up unloading and helps moving and packing companies place boxes correctly. For example, if the guest bedroom is red, put red stickers on its boxes and a red piece of paper on the door when you arrive.
#7: Keep Screws and Hardware in Labeled Bags
Nothing says frustration like mixing up hardware. If you must take apart curtain rods, desks, bedframes, tv mounts, or anything that has a screw, we highly suggest you place all the parts for that one item into a bag. Then, label that bag and tape it to the corresponding furniture or put it in a “hardware” box.
#8: Photograph Cables and Electronics Setups
Similarly, when you’re putting your electronic items back together, it is likely easier to look at a picture than read through the user manual. Before your packing services arrive, we suggest taking photos of the back of your electronic setups to make it easier to reconnect everything the same way later.
#9: Use Small Boxes for Heavy Items
A common problem we see as a local moving and packing company is homeowners overpacking their boxes. Not only can this lead to potential injuries, but it can also cause a box to break. We suggest using small boxes when packing heavy items, as it forces you to keep the weight down.
#10: Start Early and Pack Daily
Finally, one tip that all the moving and packing companies agree on is to start packing early and do a little bit each day. This will help to reduce stress by packing in manageable chunks instead of all at once!
Why Hire a Local Moving and Packing Company Like Speedy Movers?
Whether you are a homeowner, renter, or family in the Tri-Cities or the surrounding areas, preparing for a local or long-distance move can be stressful! We at Speedy Movers provide full or partial packing services available for any budget. Our highly trained crews know how to protect your items efficiently and only use professional-grade materials and packing techniques. It is why we have built a local reputation for reliability, speed, and careful handling.
Want help packing or need a stress-free moving day? Contact Speedy Movers—your trusted local moving and packing company—for a free quote and expert support.