Most common packing mistakes to avoid
Okay, we are not saying that packing is an art, nor that you have to be a professional to do it. But, if you want to ensure that your moving day goes smoothly and free of all possible disasters, you must know how to pack. And that requires possessing some knowledge and skills. Yes, preparing items for the process of relocation and transporting them from you current to your future home may sound like a piece of cake. However, it is not. If you do not plan and prepare in time, a lot of things can go wrong. And, once they do go wrong, you might be forced to postpone your relocation. But do not worry. We are here to help you out. Thus, if you are interested in learning how to pack properly, to get packing materials and avoid some of those most common packing mistakes, keep on reading.
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Packing Without Having a Plan or Strategy
As previously mentioned, most people think that packing is the easiest process when it comes to moving. But, they are wrong. Without having a proper packing strategy, all kinds of disasters are bound to happen. Yes, you may damage some of your belongings, or even lose some. Moreover, you will probably waste more time, energy, and money than you have to.
Thus, do yourself a favor and do not start packing until you have a plan. It can be a plan in your head or one written on a piece of paper. Do not worry, making this sort of plan is not particularly complicated. You simply have to think about all the things that need to be packed and the order wherein they should be packed. That way, once the packing process starts, you will know exactly what to do and how to do it accordingly. This is something all professional movers and all those perfect moving guides online will tell you as well.
Having a packing plan will save you a lot of time and energy!
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Packing Without Decluttering First
Usually, people are too attached to their belongings and they want to pack and bring everything to their new home. But that usually ends up being a mistake! And, why? Because they wasted a lot of time, money, and energy on packing items they do not even use or need. In the end, those items either get thrown away or left in storage. So, again, make a plan. Really think through what you need to bring with you and what can be left behind. It is rather simple, you just have to be determined – pack only what is absolutely necessary and valuable to you and your family. And, for everything else, consider donating, selling or giving it away. Moreover, remember that your house needs to be cleaned before relocating if you want to have a stress-free decluttering and packing process.
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Not Having Enough of the Right Packing Supplies
Another very common mistake when it comes to packing is not having enough packing supplies. Or, even worse, having the wrong packing supplies. So, why is this important? Well, for one, because your  furniture needs to be protected during the transportation, unless you want to end up with broken, damaged, and lost pieces of furniture scattered all over the moving truck. Moreover, you will also lose your valuable time going back and forth to the store, buying all those supplies multiple times. So, take a look at everything that needs to be packed, and buy your packing supplies accordingly. Make a plan before going to the store. Also, do not try to cut corners on this one – having quality packing materials is the key to having a successful relocation.
Visit your local movers, a hardware store or a stationery shop and buy the right kind of packing supplies.
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Overfilling or Underfilling Your Boxes
Yes, as previously said, packing boxes is not a science, but it does require possessing some knowledge and skills. Not knowing how to pack properly can result in safety issues – your and your belongings’ safety! And, that is something you should never compromise on! So, buy those good quality packing materials (boxes, plastic bins, plastic wrap, packing paper, packing peanuts, duct tape, etc.) and do some research on how to pack appropriately. Whatever you do, just make sure you do not overfill nor underfill your moving boxes. However, that is still something that most people do in order to save time when moving a house. But, that saved time is going to mean nothing once somebody is hurt or once you open your moving boxes to see that everything is damaged inside. Know how to pack!
If you are not sure how to pack your precious belongings, you can always ask professional movers to help you out.
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Not Labelling Each and Every Box
And the last but definitely not the least of all the packing mistakes most people make is not labelling each and every box they pack. This happens because people are usually overconfident and they think they will remember what is inside every box. They usually do not! And, what happens then? Well, people are forced to spend hours opening up all the boxes and unwrapping all the things they already packed, and of course, doing everything back again. So, be smart! Just take a permanent marker and label your boxes. That is one of the easiest and also the best moving tips you can get. It is also a good idea to write what is inside every box too. That way, once you need something in a hurry, you will be able to find it in no time. Do not make this mistake simply because you want to save a couple of minutes.
Most Common Packing Mistakes To Avoid