Packing Tips

Packing household belongings for a move is probably the most demanding task of all moving preparations – time-consuming, arduous and challenging. Good packing means that your possessions will remain intact during the long haul, while fast packing means you’ll be able to save plenty of time (hours or even days) for other important relocation tasks.
Observe these hand-picked Packing tips for zero damages of your stuff and zero headaches during the unpacking process.

How to pack jars for moving

Packing for a move is so energy-draining and time-consuming that the last thing you want to do is add to the complexity of the task. And yet, sometimes you may need to do so – you may have some specialty items (antiques, collectibles, musical instruments, sports equipment, etc.) to relocate and preparing them for moving

How to pack silverware for moving

The kitchen is, arguably, the most difficult room in the house to pack – it is full of heavy, fragile, and oddly-shaped items, each of which represents a specific packing challenge. Kitchen utensils – and silverware, in particular – make no difference. They can easily tarnish or get otherwise damaged during a move – and

How to pack speakers for moving

With your house move just around the corner, you may be wondering how to best protect your speakers for the bumpy road ahead. Speakers can be rather expensive, especially when it comes to large floorstanding speakers, so you want to make sure those pieces of hi-tech equipment are packed up in the best possible way

How to pack boots for moving

When moving from one home to another, you’ll surely reach the moment when you’ll have to pack your shoes for moving. And when you do, you’ll also want to know how to pack boots for moving – the bulky and heavy footwear that can be rather tricky to pack safely due to their larger size

How long does it take to pack a house?

It’s a well-known fact that packing for moving is extremely laborious and time-consuming. But how time-consuming exactly? How long does it take to pack for a move? Obviously, the answer varies depending on a number of factors – the size of the move, the available packing help, the speed of packing, etc. Having a general

How to pack neckties for moving

Packing for a house move may not be easy, but some things are definitely easier to pack than others. Packing clothes, for example, is a pretty straightforward task – clothes aren’t heavy or fragile, so all you need to do is put them in boxes, suitcases, or bags and they’re ready to go. Yet, when

How to use moving blankets

When you’re packing by yourself, you’re going to need a number of moving blankets as well in addition to the basic packing supplies such as cardboard boxes, packing paper, and bubble wrap. That’s especially important if you plan on taking with you some of your furniture pieces and/or household appliances. Thick furniture blankets will cover

How to pack a printer for moving

When you’re packing a computer for moving, you’re going to have to also take care of all the computer peripheral devices you may have such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, game controllers, microphone, webcam, etc. (input devices), and a monitor, printer, projector, headphones, speakers, etc. (output devices). One of the trickiest peripheral devices to pack

How to tape moving boxes

Packing for a move is a difficult, laborious, and nerve-racking task. It is, therefore, no wonder that there is such a sense of relief when the time comes to seal a box. It means that you’ve arrived at the final step of the process, that your items are ready for shipment, and you can relax

How to pack drums for moving

Packing a drum set for moving is not as straightforward as you’d like it to be. While the entire packing process consists of highly logical steps, you’ll soon find out that the packing technique is, in many ways, way different than anything you’ve seen until that moment. The good news is that you only need

How to pack mugs for moving

Mugs, especially coffee mugs and tea mugs, are one of the most frequently used kitchen items in the home. Chances are that you’ll have a favorite coffee mug or a tea mug too, or maybe even more than just one cup. And why wouldn’t you? Basically, your day starts with your mug as it’s one

How to pack plastic bins for moving

Durable, weather-resistant, and versatile, plastic packing boxes are gaining more and more popularity as an efficient alternative to traditional cardboard packing boxes for moving. While mainly used for storage, plastic bins make great moving containers too – they offer excellent protection to the items inside them and are very convenient to use. Moving with plastic