Easy Ways to Categorize Your Items When Packing

Let’s be honest, almost no one enjoys packing. It takes up a lot of time and it can be stressful to pack your entire home into boxes. Our Atlanta residential movers have become expert packers over the years. From tricky-to-pack items like mirrors, pianos, and valuable antiques to packing your entire home, our moving and packing services can handle it all. Based on our experience, our team of expert Georgia movers has put together a list of easy and effective packing tips for moving that can make the transition as smooth as possible.

 

Packing And Moving Tips From The Experts

Moving can be a stressful experience, but with the right preparation and planning, it can be a smooth transition. To reduce the stress of moving and ensure your items make it from one home to another safely, our Atlanta movers are sharing valuable tips to help you pack efficiently and stress-free.

 

Start Early

Never procrastinate when it comes to packing. It always takes a lot longer than you’d think. Make sure you set aside a couple of weeks to get your items organized, sorted, and packed. Waiting until the last minute means you may not do the best job securing your items, which could potentially cause damage.

 

Declutter

Packing is a great opportunity to declutter your home before moving. Go room by room and create three piles: items to keep, items to sell or donate, and items to throw away. Once you make it through each room, take the items you want to sell or give away and host a yard sale or give them to charity. The less stuff you have to pack, the cheaper it will be and the easier it will be to get the job done. (And you’ll enjoy not having a cluttered mess in your new home).

 

Use Items You Already Own To Pack

Items you already have in your home can be used to pack your belongings efficiently and affordably. Your trash bags can be used to pack up your hanging clothes. Your suitcases, bins, and baskets can be used to store clothes, shoes, blankets, and bedding. And those sweatshirts and blankets can be used as filler for your boxes with fragile items like glassware and dishes. However, if you don’t have anything to pack your items with, USA Family Moving offers a wide range of packing and moving supplies that can set you up for success. 

 

Label Your Boxes

One of the most underrated packing tips is labeling your moving boxes. You can be the most organized packer of all time and get the job done in a flash, but if you don’t know what boxes hold which items, you are going to be pulling your hair out when you move into your new home. Not only can labeling your boxes make it easier to unpack, but it can also make it easier for your movers to place boxes in the right rooms. We also suggest labeling each side of your boxes so you can see the label regardless of how the box is packed. 

 

Categorize By Room

This is the most common way to pack. Take on each room of your home and pack everything in it. This allows you to pack the least used rooms first and work your way to the most important, such as the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. This also ensures that when you are labeling your boxes, you can label everything by room and place your items in the correct room at your new home. While this method is common and works fine for some, others may find that they can’t choose what room to start with. In that case, another packing method would be more beneficial.

 

Pack Items From Least To Most Used

One of the most effective packing tips for moving is to pack items from least to most used. This ensures that the items you’ll need immediately after the move are easily accessible and don’t get buried under boxes of less essential belongings. By prioritizing items based on usage frequency, you can streamline the unpacking process and quickly settle into your new home.

 

Separate Essentials And Valuables

We also encourage you to carry valuables with you in your car as opposed to packing them in a moving truck, this way they don’t get misplaced, damaged, or lost. We also suggest separating essentials you may need when you first move into your new home. Essentials include clothes, toiletries, snacks, and foods that don’t require a lot of preparation. 

 

Professional Packing And Moving Services In Atlanta, Georgia 

Need help with your move? Let USA Family Moving handle all the details. Our experienced Georgia movers offer professional packing and moving services tailored to your needs. Contact us online or call us at 770-573-1919 for a free moving quote and let us make your move a breeze.

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