DIY packing tips & tricks

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Moving house or office can be painful, but putting your life’s contents into boxes and hoping it will reach its new home in the same condition? Oh boy that is alot to do.. 

But really, it doesn’t have to be difficult. Rather than getting caught up and panicking over the amount you need to clean, pack and then unpack! Break it down into smaller steps and then create a plan. Here are some useful tips to make your life easier!

First things first

GET RID OF UNNECESSARY POSSESSIONS!!
This way you will have less to pack, less to relocate and ultimately, less to handle! Decluttering is a great way to release stress and it will save you so much time and money. If you have the time, maybe even have a garage sale?

You get what you pay for

If you opt for the throw away recyclable boxes from the supermarket for packing you will increase the risk of your belongings ending up in broken pieces on the floor. Instead, use quality boxes that are designed for the moving process. Most removals companies will offer boxes as part of the package.

An ideal box should be rigid, able to be sealed shut, and in good condition without rips, tears, punctures or damaged corners.

Materials for packing success

What you will need:

• Ample boxes – better to have too many than not enough

• Packing tape

• Textas or markers

• Bubble wrap

• Packaging paper – While newspaper works well for cushioning, don’t use it to wrap items. The ink can permanently stain china, porcelain and clothing

• Scissors

Our top packing tips

Now you have the essential equipment, it’s time to get packing. Here's my top tips.

• Use packing tape to reinforce boxes – this is especially important for heavy or breakable items

• Layer items according to weight and size – heavy items in first followed by lighter items on top

• Don’t leave empty space in boxes – make sure items can’t move around in boxes with space fillers like tea towels, packing paper or bubble wrap

• Be mindful of the weight of boxes – heavy boxes are not only difficult to lift, they are also prone to tearing or giving out at the bottom

• Close and seal all boxes – make sure items fit securely inside the box, with nothing protruding out of the top

• Label all boxes – this helps with the unpacking process as the removalist knows where the boxes need to be stored. Add ‘FRAGILE’ to boxes with breakable items

Map out the destination

The goal is to be unpacked in your new home with all of your bits and pieces in their correct place in a timely fashion. We all know this can be stretched out as you grapple to find space for every item. Make sure you avoid this mess by properly assessing your new location before moving day. Map out where things should go so you're not flying blind. Create diagrams or notes that you can carry around on paper or your tablet. It'll take hours off your move if you know right where things have to land. And you can always move them around once you're settled if you change your mind.

Hopefully this helps!! Here's the link of this article and for more DIY tips.