Looking forward to that first home-cooked meal in your new home? Then you’ll want to learn how to pack plates for moving so they stay safe and intact for the next chapter of family meals. With over 25 years of experience as compassionate and efficient movers, we’ve learned that the kitchen can take the longest…
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Topic: Packing How Tos
Household Moves, Packing How Tos
One of the most time-consuming aspects of moving is packing. Without a plan, it’s easy to underestimate how long packing will take, leaving you to feel rushed and stressed. Whether you’re relocating across town or the country, giving yourself enough time and using a systematic approach is essential to ensuring a smooth move. In this…
The list of to-dos can feel endless and daunting when you’re gearing up for a move. But what if you…
It often takes us a lot of preparation, as well as a bit of stress to go on a short journey for a day or two. Now, imagine if you are moving to a new place for an indefinite period. It may take weeks and months of planning and execution to complete the process. Moving…
Moving Specialty Items, Packing How Tos
There are a few predicaments all book lovers can relate to. One: the overwhelming desire to buy or borrow new books when you already have a huge to-read list at home. Two: hours at a time vanishing when you don’t realize how long you’ve been reading. Three: cursing your book-buying habit when it comes time…
You might think that packing your bathroom for a move is simple. However, you’ll need to do a lot more than toss your shower curtain, toiletries and other bathroom items into a moving box. Packing your bathroom efficiently for a move takes some sorting, purging and organizing. A bathroom is often a mix of items…
Moving Specialty Items, Packing How Tos
When it comes to packing for a move, there are some things that are easier to transport than others. Houseplants, for example, take a little extra time and care than some other belongings. However, with the right preparation, you can safely move all your plants to your new home. Follow our tips to keep your…
Packing for a move is the perfect time to sort, clean and start fresh. You can move with less by sorting through old boxes, downsizing furniture or even renting a storage unit. Minimalist moving doesn’t have to mean all or nothing—it’s all about doing your best to declutter. Whether you’re moving into a smaller space…
Set yourself up for success on moving day by becoming your own professional packer. From creating a packing timeline to color-coding your moving boxes, there’s plenty you can do to pack like a pro! Packing up your entire life can be stressful, to say the least. Having confidence that you can keep your belongings organized…
When you’re getting ready to move, one of the first steps is usually packing your belongings. From a closet full of clothes to the cupboard of dishes, you’ll most likely need a variety of boxes. Knowing which moving boxes you need and why can help make a big move much easier. Moving boxes aren’t just…