Over a period of time, many homes amass a lot of things they do not utilize or have several items of the same kind. Nobody would like to move with items they will not use. One should take time months before the move to go through their stuff and dispose of those that are not required anymore.

Get packaging materials early- this is one of the most common hacks. Getting the provisions months before the move will aid in keeping costs down. Go to several local stores and enquire if they can lend you boxes they do not need. You can also get them from pals or online stores.

One ought to have plenty of tape, markers, papers, bubble wrap and cling film. They can all be stored in a single container to make work easier when it is time to pack.

Ornaments Packaging Tips

• Neckpieces can be placed between two pieces of bubble wrap. Removing any air bubbles will prevent them from intertwining. Hence no time will be lost when unpacking.
• Medicine containers can be used to carry earrings and rings. This is easier to arrange, and they will not be lost. One may also use egg packets. These containers can also be used to carry nuts, bolts or other small hardware.
• Ear studs can be clipped in the holes of buttons.
• Carry your ornaments in separate bags from clothing so that they are safe all through the journey.

Garments Boxing Ideas

• Items of clothing should be rolled rather than being folded. In doing so, lots of space is saved. Make sure not to make the suitcases too heavy though.
• Arrange hangers in batches of five and transport them in trash bags.
• Clothes that are prone to wrinkling can be placed in a dry cleaning carrier bag before placing it among other garments. One could also place it in a heavy trash bag if it is available. This will help avoid creasing.
• Footwear can be placed in nylon bags or bathing caps.
• Use newspapers or other material to fill shoes to capitalize on space increase.
• Seasonal items of clothing should be placed in vacuum seal bags to make them easily recognizable. They will then be put away until the time when they will be needed.
• Towels, bedspreads, pillows, duvets and other related items can be used as wrapping material. They can also be used to pad other things that are delicate. Doing this will reduce the number of packaging materials needed, thus saving some much-needed

Common Packaging Tricks

• To avoid spills from bottles, place a piece of plastic paper under the cap before closing.
• Tissue paper rolls can be used for cables and chargers. Mark each one to match it to its device.
• For those without much knowledge on electrical connections, take a picture with your phone and use it later to plug in all cables correctly.
• Place reading materials in cases that can be rolled because they can be heavy to carry.
• Items that can break, portraits and mirrors should be placed upright. Pad them heavily to prevent damage.
• Movers Okotoks recommend that fragile kitchenware is packed in heavily padded boxes and avoid too much movement.
• Every important document should be placed in Ziploc bags and placed in one container so that they do not get damaged or lost.

Important Tips

• Remember to have a container with all the things needed on the road such as tissue paper or phone cables. Also, have spare clothes to change into in case unpacking will not be done on the same day.
• Have a kit handy to secure furniture once it arrives at your new abode.

We recommend you to read “Getting Ready For A Last-Minute Move: How To Get Ready In A Rush” and “Contracting A Long Distance Movers“.