Moving can be an exciting feeling: having a new home in a new location can often come with unique new opportunities and accomplish new personal and life goals! But one of the biggest barriers that comes with moving is the prospect of packing up your entire home and moving everything to your new space. The thought of trying to move heavy appliances, or even the culmination of smaller household items can be daunting to some!
Alliston Self Storage has been helping provide moving families with secure space to store their belongings before, during and after a move. Our years of experience have provided us with a wealth of knowledge that can help make your move easier and less stressful. Here are some packing and moving tips for you to consider for your upcoming move!
Fill in the Blanks
Fill any empty spaces inside all of your boxes with soft items such as your linens or any other cloth items you have to move. This provides protection for the items in your box, and can also reduce the total number of boxes you may need to move everything!
Use Original Product Packaging When Possible
Some items can benefit greatly from being moved in their original packaging. If you’re moving something like a television or desktop computer, the original boxes usually include protecting materials like molded foam specifically made for that product. Additionally, the box clearly shows what is inside; making it easier to keep track of what is in the box.
Consider Box Size
Consider what you place in boxes of certain sizes. Filling a large box full of heavy items is just asking to pull a muscle or joint! Try limiting heavier items to smaller boxes, and lighter items to larger boxes. This will make it easier to lift and move boxes as needed!
Make use of Labels
This one may seem like a no-brainer, but effective use of labels can prevent several headaches when trying to keep track of things after they are packed. There are plenty of ways you can go about labeling your boxes; use whatever system you find the easiest and most effective.
Do You Need to Keep Everything?
Sometimes one of the most effective ways to make packing easier is to determine whether there are any items you need to pack. Selling off some items you no longer need can reduce clutter in your new home, make the moving process easier and more lightweight, and bring in some cash all at once! Consider going through your belongings and determining whether there is anything you can let go of.
Consider Hiring a Moving Service to Help
In some situations, it just makes more sense to have the assistance of a professional moving team. In addition to maintaining knowledge on certain ways to transport and move different items without damaging them, moving teams can provide you with the manpower to help make your move easier and quicker. Just be sure to do your research and read reviews before hiring a moving service!
Take Advantage of Self Storage
Depending on your situation, a self storage unit can provide you with a safe and reliable temporary or permanent storage space for belongings. Be sure to do some research to find a storage facility that is secure and has access hours that work for your schedule and needs.
Alliston Self Storage is proud to provide safe and reliable storage services for all of central Ontario. Whether you need a space for a few small items, or are looking to store and entire house-worth of furniture, we have the facilities to make it happen. Visit our size guide and size estimator to help guide you on what unit size might be best for your needs.
Talk to us today to find out more about our facility and availability!