Moving can be daunting especially when you don’t know how to pack for a move, however, thankfully there is plenty of knowledge out there to help you through it. In fact, I got 3 best packing systems and more to give you the boost you need.
Today I am sharing my secret to moving with you straight from a collaborative article I was apart of on Porch, I would love it if you could check it out here – We Asked 12 Professionals How They Made Their Moves Easier. So much inspirational packing advice that will knock your socks off and help you make the way you pack for a move easier.
1. Make a checklist of your items!
It is the one thing you need to prepare for a move and the best way of not forgetting anything. List all the things you need for your move, for example, purchasing boxes and tape. Include all the rooms that still need to get packed. Don’t forget to add a list of what you need to do before and after moving, like any spaces in your home that need to be repaired or painted. You won’t regret having a list!
2. Colour code boxes and rooms
When it comes to packing systems, I am all about setting up colour-coding systems for each room, such as red for the kitchen, blue for the bathroom, yellow for the bedrooms and, so on.
Then when you start packing, you can tape the box with the corresponding room colour. It does not have to be the entire box, but enough to see where the boxes will belong. By giving each room of your new home a designated colour with tape or even a sign on the door, it makes it super easy for your movers to put boxes in those areas.
3. Label boxes by room and sub-section
You can keep it simple with the name of where it will go. However, I like to take it a step further. For example, for the bathroom, instead of writing just the location of where it is going to, I would write “Bathroom Shower Items” or “Bathroom Under The Sink”. This will make it easier to unpack those items in the new home.
But wait there is more!😊
We Asked 12 Professionals How They Made Their Moves Easier
One thing that makes me feel happy is getting to collaborate alongside amazing organizing experts and professional organizers out there and this year I got to share advice with 12 of them on the We Asked 12 Professionals How They Made Their Moves Easier article. I am only going to share a quick summary of what questions are being answered but I encourage you to check it out for yourself!
- How do you get organized before moving? – Ellen R. Delap at Professional Organizer
- How exactly do you make a schedule for moving? – Lisa Zaslow at Gotham Organizers
- How do you pack kitchen items? – Nonnahs at Get Organized Already
- Tips for packing your clothes – Amy Trager at Amy Trager
- What order should you pack in? – Julie Bestry at Julie Bestry
- The top 3 most important factors before moving – Janine Adams at Peace of Mind Organizing
- How do you pack valuables? – Julie Coraccio at Reawaken Your Brilliance
- What do you unpack first at your new home? – Betsy Fein at Clutterbusters
- How many days before moving should I start packing? – Liz Jenkins at A Fresh Space
- How do you move perishable food (i.e., refrigerated/frozen foods)? – Natalie Gallagher at Refined Rooms
- Is there a packing system you recommend for a move? – Shanice Bannis at City of Creative Dreams
- Should you pack by room or item category? – Julianna Poplin at The Simplicity Habit
Final Thoughts
Take advantage of the knowledge being shared by top professional organizers out there. We know that moving can get stressful and overwhelming but we want your transition to a new home to be successful by knowing how to pack for a move.
Was my 3 best packing systems and more got you thinking about your next move? I hope so because I want you feeling your best and getting as much done effortlessly. Tell me, what advice was your favourite or what have you tried when you moved?
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