How to pack moving boxes

Using supplies specifically designed for packing will help to make the job easier and safer as these tend to be more secure and stronger. Reduce your stress when you pack boxes for moving by planning carefully and using these simple tips and tricks. Firstly, gather all your packing supplies - packing boxes, packing paper or bubble wrap, labels and packing tape. Using supplies specifically designed for packing will help to make the job easier and safer as these tend to be more secure and stronger. Put items together that belong to the same room in the same box and clearly write the name and contents on the box as this will help to make the unpacking process less stressful. Speciality boxes can also be used to correctly transport items such as artwork, computers, musical instruments or oddly shaped items. A wardrobe box can also be used to easily transport clothes from your wardrobe, helping to save time both during packing and unpacking. In order to fill boxes properly, put the heavier items to the bottom and the lighter ones to the top. Be sure not to overfill boxes, but fill any gaps that may exist with bubble wrap or packing paper. Once complete, tape boxes before putting in the temporary storage area.

Your boxes for moving should weigh no more than 23 kg. This will decrease the likelihood of the box breaking under pressure during transit and will also make it easier for the movers or you to move. Moving boxes can be found in a wide variety of sizes and careful planning is therefore needed to stay within the weight limit. Heavy items such as books and wine bottles are best stored in a small box while lighter items such as pillows, cushions, and large blankets are best suited for a large box.

When moving house, begin packing things that are rarely used or things that will not be needed before you move. Begin in the attic, basement or guest room. Seasonal items or things that are in storage or that are only used on special occasions are also a good place to start. Do not leave the kitchen for last as it contains a lot of glass, fragile items and appliances that will need to be wrapped in paper individually before being packed away and this will take some time. Things that break easily that are not regularly used in the kitchen can therefore be packed early in the move. Remember to label each box as fragile and seal it properly with tape for added security.

Create a designated storage area for stacking packed boxes. Boxes with rarely used things should be stacked first, and those with things more frequently used stored last. This way, items more frequently used will enter the truck first and will be the last to enter the new place making them more accessible and better organised. Have each space in your new house labelled with a specific colour which corresponds to the colour label on each box to increase the chances of movers putting boxes in the correct space. Place labels on the top and side of each box so they can be seen from any angle approached.