Many people choose to complete their own packing for their move. This is a good way to cut the cost of the move, but for valuable, breakable or fragile items it may be a good idea to talk to moving companies about the cost and then consider your options.
In Louisville, the top movers are more than willing to provide some quick tips and advice to help those who want to do their own packing. Reviewing the moving checklists, videos and packing advice on the websites of moving companies can be very helpful as well.
To help you to get started, here are some simple tips that will make your packing easier:
Use new boxes – while it may be tempting to re-purpose cardboard boxes, it is never a good idea for any heavy or breakable items. Use new boxes for these items and save the reused boxes for linen and clothing.
Lots of wrapping – for anything that can break or be damaged by moving in a box, use lots of wrapping. This can include bubble wrap, sheet paper or combinations of wrapping options. Place packing peanuts in the carton to keep everything in position.
Don’t overfill – it is better to have a few more boxes than overfill boxes. It is more likely that an overfilled box will be dropped or that it may cause the box to simply fall apart when picked up.
Use specialized boxes – the moving companies offers specialized types of boxes for plates, glasses and cups, computers, televisions and other types of breakable items. These boxes will make your packing easier as well as protect your items.
Finally, if you are moving out of Louisville and have valuable art items or items that cannot be replaced, consider having specialized crates constructed to keep them as protected as possible during the move.
