PACKING & MOVING How to Make DIY Packing and Storing Easier During a Move July 24, 20192 Min Read admin Add Comment Share This! Nothing is like self-reliance, independence, and the Ole’ Pioneer Spirit. The fact that DIY is a way of life and even a religion of sorts for many people is a testament of people still having a little pioneer left in them. Local moving (and especially long distance moving) can still be a hassle to even the most spirited and experienced DIY practitioner. These suggestions will help anyone pack and store their stuff during a move more effectively. Tip 1: Preparation! Any real do-it-yourselfer knows failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Yes I know it’s a cheesy motto, but ignore it at your own risk. You prepare for this task mainly by gathering materials. The materials you should gather include: solid heavy-duty containers for your belongings, something to wrap and protect your fragile stuff in (such as newspaper, towels, bubble wrap, etc.), gummed or wide plastic tape for your boxes, a cutting implement (scissors, box cutter, knife etc.), different labeling tools such as permanent markers, and a list of your inventory. Quick tips: Don’t use wooden containers; they are heavy, they have splinters, and are a pain to work with. Do use the space in your luggage to pack things like clothes, towels, and bed sheets. You will need to bring it with you when you move, so might as well make use of it. Tip 2: Pack your China properly. One of the worst things you could do would be to waste the money you saved going DIY on replacing the China you’ve broken in the process. One easy way to help prevent this is packing plates vertically on end. Don’t place your China flat and stacked. The importance of money and saving it is the reason why many people go DIY, so be sure you take the steps necessary to protect your heirlooms from damages. Tip 3: Put big things in small packages and small things in big packages. I know, I know. Packing big stuff in small boxes and small stuff in big boxes is counter-intuitive. But packing this way provides many benefits. By packing heavy things in smaller boxes, you’ll keep your box from getting to heavy; thus making it hard to carry. Plus, you’ll be able to have more leverage when lifting a box that is smaller. Packing light stuff in a big box is great because you’ll end up using less space and boxes. You may also like PACKING & MOVING Make Good Use Of Used Moving Boxes – Learning Proper Packing Techniques July 24, 2019 PACKING & MOVING Moving Supplies and Boxes Will Make Your Move Easier July 24, 2019 PACKING & MOVING Moving Boxes To Help You Relocate In A Heck-Free Manner July 24, 2019 About the author VIEW ALL POSTS admin Add Comment Click here to post a comment Contact Us Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message Archives November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 December 2020 November 2020 September 2020 August 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 December 2019 October 2019 July 2019 Categories Decor & Design Featured Flooring and kitchen Home Improvement Landscaping & Gardening Packing & Moving Real Estate Copyright © 2019 SuarezHousing.com / All Rights Reserved. Moving Boxes To Help You Relocate In A Heck-Free Manner Moving Supplies and Boxes Will Make Your Move Easier COMMENT