For many people, the packing process represents one of the most challenging aspects of moving.
If you’re looking to relocate, you’re likely concerned about getting everything to the new location safely. For a move to Euless or anywhere else nearby, you can count on our packing pros to help you handle this task.
We’ve got the skills and supplies to streamline the packing process so you can move to Euless or anywhere else nearby in an orderly fashion. More importantly, you’ll move with a sense of confidence in the process, which will allow you to look forward to your destination.
Today we’ll cover some of the packing tips and best practices that we advise our customers to use, and put into action for them personally. With these strategies, you can pack away your worries about protecting your items during a move.
How to Start the Packing Process Right
Moving is a very sequential process. If you focus on doing everything in the proper order, you’ll encounter fewer issues along the way.
The result is a faster and more efficient process – that’s also easier and more peaceful. The first thing you can do to put the packing process into motion is to make a list.
Create a comprehensive log of all items that you’ll be taking with you. To make your list more efficient to build and track, consider going by room. You can also categorize items by their size or sensitivity, so you can group them together with similar packing strategies that work for each.
Gather Up Packing Supplies
While your list will provide guidance that makes the packing process itself more orderly, this is the first step that will help you truly safeguard your items.
Proper packing supplies can protect your items when you move to Euless, Frisco, Fort Worth, or any other location, no matter how far it is. Some helpful packing supplies include:
- Sturdy boxes of the right size
- Rolls of bubble wrap
- Packing paper or newspaper
- Heavy-duty packing tape
- Resealable plastic storage bags
- Cable or zip ties
- Markers and/or labels
- Rags (for wiping down dirty things before packing)
These items will go a long way in keeping your items safe. Some, like the markers and labels, can even help to streamline the processes of loading and unloading your items in the correct order. Additional helpful equipment for these connected processes includes carts with straps and ramps.
Here at Olde World Movers, we bring old world class with new-age solutions. We offer high-quality packing supplies, plus full or partial packing services, as well as moving labor for loading and unloading. Contact us today for a free estimate.
Why You Should Declutter and Downsize Before Packing
One of the main concerns about the packing process is the fear of leaving items behind. This worry is so serious, it often causes people to take more than they really need.
When you make your packing list, you may realize there are a lot of items you simply don’t use and don’t need anymore. You may want to leave some items behind altogether, or at least leave them temporarily and have us move them later.
Our professional storage services are ideal when you need spare space to declutter before a move. These climate-controlled units are laid out in a warehouse space, which is monitored 24/7 for the protection of your property.
Whether you’re planning to sell, donate, or recycle the items, or even have them moved later, your belongings are in safe hands when you hand them off to us at our storage facility.
Tips for Problem Areas and Tricky Items
Even if you’ve got the right packing supplies and trusted people on the job like our own team, you may be concerned about certain aspects of the packing process.
Maybe it’s those infamous trouble items that have you worried. Or it could be a specific area or section of your property that you’re worried about packing up. Knowing how to handle these concerns ahead of time will reduce the time it takes and the stress it causes you to pack up for your move to Euless.
Cleaning Out Your Garage or Shed
Sometimes it’s those enclosures outside of your actual home that pose the greatest challenge when packing up. This includes the garage, as well as sheds and utility buildings. The strategy here is to take decluttering to the next level.
You’ll likely be tossing a lot of items such as paint, car fluids, gardening chemicals, and other items that you don’t want to bring with you. Be sure to dispose of these safely.
Moving Sharp Items
You’re likely to encounter some sharp items in your garage or shed, but these can also be found indoors especially when you’re packing up the kitchen or office. It’s best to let us pack these items safely. Some tips we use include:
- Adding additional wraps around the items
- Tying similar items together for easy grouping
- Clearly labeling boxes with sharp items inside
This approach ensures you can take all your cookware, office supplies, and gardening tools on the trip without worrying about injuries or having them pierce through their boxes in transit.
How to Pack Your Valuable Artwork
For valuable items like artwork and antiques, you’ll be happy to know we offer specialized services centered around the needs of these belongings. From paintings to pianos, we can pack and move your antiques with ease.
There are some steps you can take to help with this process. For example, with paintings, clean the glass first. Then consider taping an X across the glass as a safety precaution, just in case the pane was to break in transit, as this would prevent it from shattering.
Additional Packing Tips for Common Items
What about the rest of those items that you have to get packed up? We’ll handle the process for you, but it helps to know how we’ll do it as well as what you can do to help us along.
- Appliances: Check manufacturer’s instructions for special packing considerations. For items like freezers, make sure to defrost and dry them before they’re set to be moved.
- Delicates: Bedding, clothes, drapes, rugs, and the like can all be folded or rolled and placed into standard boxes, or moved in wardrobe boxes or the drawers of furniture.
- Books and Media: For books, it’s best to use a compact box and alternate the bindings. As for media like discs, records, and tapes, it’s generally best to pack them standing side-by-side with extra padding.
- China: We can wrap each piece individually, with larger plates at the bottom and smaller plates, cups, and saucers on top. We can also use extra padding between layers.
- Lamps: We will remove the bulbs and shades, packing each item separately in boxes with the right amount of padding and space to protect them.
These are just some of the items you may have wondered about. If you have any other questions about moving to Euless and getting packed up for the trip, contact us directly – we will be happy to go over a moving plan with you, so all your items are prioritized and protected.
How Professional Packing Helps with Your Move to Euless
From planning your packing to securing your items and boxing them up, our professional movers can provide you with all the help you need. Even though you may be tempted to handle your own packing, there are perks to hiring our professional movers and packers.
First and foremost, we have the training to handle this sensitive task. We’re licensed and insured, providing a double layer of protection for your valuable items. Our team is highly experienced and well reviewed by previous customers, so you can count on us for safe and efficient packing services.
We’re also a comprehensive moving partner you can count on for:
- Professional packing supplies
- Loading and unloading
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Residential and commercial moving
- Local, statewide, and long-distance moving
No matter where you’re going or what you need done along the journey, our skilled moving team is ready to help you. It all starts with getting packed up, and this process itself all starts when you reach out to our team.
Get your free moving quote today when you connect with us. Enjoy professional packing services, customized solutions, or comprehensive moving assistance – no matter what you need, Olde World Movers is your new best resource for the relocation process.
