Moving out of Houston can be a lot of work, particularly if you have a larger family or a lot of possessions. To make life easier for yourself and your family, you may want to consider taking advantage of the packing option offered by moving services.
This includes having a team of trained packers arrive at your home a day or two before the move. They will bring all the supplies they need, including special boxes for valuables and breakables and pack all of the items in your home or just what you need them to do. This service does have a small cost, but for many people it is a very low-cost way to ensure items are packed correctly and arrive safely.
If you are doing your own packing, here are some helpful tips from moving services to make sure your items are correctly packed. Always avoid over-filling boxes as too many items in a box increases the risk of damage during the move.
Buy Boxes and Packing Supplies
If you are trying to save money by doing your own packing, don’t cut corners on buying packing supplies. Use new cardboard moving boxes, not old boxes scrounged from wherever you can find them.
Invest in some bubble wrap for fragile and delicate items. Buy bags of packing peanuts to add to boxes to stop items from shifting in transit and breaking.
Watch Some Online Videos
There are some short little packing technique videos prepared by different moving services that are available on YouTube or on moving company websites. These will help you to use the best methods when wrapping and packing your items. By using the right techniques, you can cut down on the supplies used for packing.
It is also very important to keep track of what is in the boxes. Use a spreadsheet or take pictures of times going into boxes. This will be essential in finding items quickly when you arrive at your destination.
