Moving is not something that you want to rush through because it can lead to making mistakes. All it takes is one mistake to end up damaging an item of yours during the move. But, you may not know everything that you should do to keep your possessions from getting damaged until your move is finished. Being careful with every step will help, but you should also take a few basic tips into consideration.
Fill Every Box
When you get a box collection to use for packing, you may stop filling boxes based on weight. This can leave certain boxes with very little inside such as those with heavy decorations. While the items may not be at risk while you are getting ready for the move, it is when these boxes go on a moving truck that things can start to go wrong. A truck will make turns and boxes may move around a bit in the cargo area. To avoid damage, you should fill every box with packing paper or bubble wrap to keep items from moving.
Separate Items
It is understandable to want to put everything you own into the boxes for moving. This can make the home feel the most organized compared to leaving some items out as the move gets closer. But, you should separate your most valuable possessions to eliminate the chance of these things getting damaged. If you have a rare painting or a high-end graphics card going with you to your new home, you should make sure you have enough room in your vehicle's trunk to keep it from colliding with furniture and boxes.
Get Moving Help
Another step that you can take to make sure your belongings do not sustain any damage throughout the entire move is to hire a moving company. It is not easy to get behind the wheel of a large moving truck and feel confident in what you do on the road, but a professional mover will have lots of experience. You can also get help with loading the moving truck to avoid the chance of dropping a box. This service will also guarantee that the truck is loaded in a way that keeps most or all things from moving around.
Hiring movers and having a certain strategy with packing boxes will minimize the chance that anything goes wrong with the experience that could lead to arriving with damaged possessions. Even if you decide right before your move, there are last minute movers who can help.
Share17 May 2017
Hell, my name is Damian Daniels. My career forces me to move constantly, often all across the world. I have had more three-month-long leases than I can count. Because of all the moving I have had to do, I have really gotten it down to a fine art. Moving is almost like breathing to me and I can do it at the drop of the hat. So I decided that my knowledge and experience might be useful to someone else, so i decided to create a blog that is dedicated to moving and storage. I hope that we continue to learn and grow together and make the world our home.
