Looking to embark on a move soon, but in need of some packing tips from moving experts to make sure you’re going about your relocation the right way? As the best moving company to have on your side, Fuller Moving Services has all of the tips and tricks to make sure your move and packing process goes as soon as possible, whether you’re moving with a professional moving company or on your own. 

Moving Tips for a Smooth Relocation

There are plenty of ways to make your moving process easier on you, your family, and on your moving company. When using professional moving companies like Fuller Moving Services, you’ll usually have professional moving services available to you, but if you don’t, having the most strategic packing tips to spur you on is the way to go. 

Top Moving Tips

• Hire the Right Moving Company

The most important aspect of your moving process is to make sure you have the right movers on your side for your transition. When you use Fuller Moving Services, you’re sure to have the most affordable and flexible options at your fingertips to get you and your belongings to your new location safely and securely. 

• Start Decluttering

After making sure you have the right moving company on your side, it’s time to start the decluttering process. Get rid of any items you don’t need, want, or use, and don’t bother moving or bringing things you haven’t touched or paid attention to in years. Take things room by room to stay organized, and categorize purged items into ‘give away’, ‘throw out’, ‘donate’ or ‘sell’ areas so you know just what to do with each.

•  Get Packing Materials

Though we’ll cover some great packing tips later on, getting the right packing materials is imperative to making sure that you’re already ahead in the packing process. If you’re not using professional packing services, see if you can find free or low cost moving materials on Facebook marketplace, or ask around to friends, family, or local businesses to see if they have excess boxes or packing materials you can use for your relocation. 

Top Packing Tips

• Label & Organize Items

Just like with the decluttering process, it’s best to pack up your things room by room to keep organized and on a doable schedule. Make sure to take down decor or non-essentials first, and package like items with like. Don’t forget to label your boxes so you know not only what’s in each of your boxes, but also so that you don’t stack heavy boxes on top of ones containing fragile items. 

• Work out a Schedule

If you’re trying to pack while still working full time, try not to overwhelm yourself by leaving everything to the last minute. Set out an hour of your day each day to pack up your things, and take things a little at a time. This is a great way to make progress while not tiring yourself out of overwhelming yourself at the last minute. 

• Pack Boxes Tightly

A mistake a lot of people make during the packing process is using boxes that are too big, and hence leaving a lot of space in them to let them be carried easier. By using appropriately sized boxes packed tightly, you’ll be able to cause less damage to items while allowing items to be carried more efficiently.