READY TO MOVE

As you get ready to move, do not leave your packing for the last minute as there will be a lot of other things you will need to do to make the move easier.

Start with the boxes which are strong and sturdy. Look at the bottom of your boxes to see if they have a seal. The information on this seal is the strength of the box. Look for the boxes marked with 32 as that is the standard used for most moving boxes. Don’t forget to get several rolls of packing tape for taping the boxes.

Make things easier for yourself by having the right material for packing. Buy strong boxes, tape in a dispenser, bubble wrap and packing paper beforehand to make sure once you get started, a shortage of supplies does not stop you.

MAKE IT EASIER

One thing that will make it much easier for you to unpack after your move is to start by unpacking the contents of one room at a time. Label each box with the room so when you move, it can be delivered directly to the correct destination.

Do not overpack the boxes. If you have a lot of books, pack them into smaller boxes. If you have some fragile items, consider providing extra padding by packing the box into a larger box.

FULLY PACK

Make sure you pack a box fully and label it if the contents are fragile. If you under pack a box, boxes placed on top of it could crust it and damage the contents and you would not want your fragile items being handled carelessly.

Do not skimp on the quality of your packing boxes as old boxes that have been used and reused can easily split open, particularly the flaps on the bottom. Do not take chances with your precious belongings, you can achieve safety by buying sturdy new packing boxes.