Moving Tips

tips Packing

& Moving

1 SORT & WEED Before you start thinking about which moving company to use, the entire family may want to engage in clearing out their junk. The goal is to reduce the potential load as much as possible by deciding objectively what you REALLY need at the new address.

2 DESIGNATED AREA An area in the garage or basement can be designated as the one location where everyone can slowly store unnecessary items. When the process is complete, you can plan and conduct a garage sale. Anything not sold may be given to a charitable organisation.

3 DECIDING ON A PROFESSIONAL It is really a pleasure to have an experienced, professional mover perform the entire task.

Most companies charge for each box provided, as well as a separate charge for labour, usually based on the size of each container. Which is why minimising your load and well planned packing is so much more cost effective.

4 DOING-IT-YOURSELF Moving yourself requires proper supplies, prior planning, and a lot of your time. Start at least one month in advance by packing a few boxes a day. Check out Wrap’nBAG 086 111 9727 in Sim Street, for boxes.

5 ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES Collect old newspapers for protective wrapping and/or plain brown paper for items that mark easily. You will also need plastic bags & bubble wrap for fragile and toiletry items.

Purchase some twist ties for sealing bags, plastic packaging tape for sealing the boxes, a razor blade knife and a big marker pen.

6 ORGANISING THE BOXES It will help to tackle your house room by room and store them consecutively to ease unpacking on the other side. As each box is packed, mark it to indicate which room the box will be placed and itemise the contents. Make sure to mark the boxes on both sides for easy identification from the truck.

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tips When you arrive at your new home, make up your bed first so you can have a good nights rest!

7 MOVING YOUR VALUABLES Do not include your valuables in the shipment of your household goods. It’s best to create a special box containing things like personal documents, currency and jewellery.

8 PACKING FRAGILE ITEMS Use bubble wrap and flat cardboard strips around mirrors and paintings. Make protective corners for them out of the cardboard too. Wrap all crockery individually and take care not to stack glasses.

Loosen guitar strings, secure or remove grandfather clock pendulums. Wrap table and chair legs for added protection and to prevent damage to other items.

Secure washing machine drum with stabiliser supplied on purchase of product. Move fridges and all white appliances in upright position. Lock piano lids.

Pack books in small boxes so as to avoid them becoming too heavy.