Ideas for Packing More Efficiently for a Move from Lanco Herd's blog

When it comes to packing for a move, it’s easy to get overwhelmed out of the gate. In fact, most of us consider moving and get stressed. However, while the stresses around moving are common, you can remedy these stresses by being as prepared as you can. Take a few minutes to create a list of the necessary supplies, of critical rooms to pack, what to pack first and last, and get started with plenty of time to spare.

There are many supplies necessary to facilitate packing for a move. To start, every move needs boxes. Use old Amazon boxes, diaper boxes, boxes from the bulk department stores, or purchase them from your local moving supply store. Make sure to have a variety of sizes for various items. Also, gather moving or masking tape, a utility knife and a strong pair of scissors, permanent markers to label the boxes. Gather bubble wrap, newspaper, and plastic bags to protect fragile items; you can also use blankets to wrap fragile items, such as glassware and art. And, if you don’t have a cart or dolly, plan on borrowing, renting, or purchasing one for your move.

Start with what you don’t need first. If you have a spare room with items that need to be packed that you don’t use everyday, start packing that room. Don’t start with your childrens’ clothes, dishes in the kitchen, or sheets and blankets. You don’t want to accidentally pack items that you’ll need prior to your move because it will lead to unpacking, repacking, and a lot more stress than you’ll ever need. And as you pack, make sure to clean, declutter and donate along the way. Especially the aforementioned spare room, you may not want to take everything with you to your new home. Clean as you go.

Make sure you’ve given yourself time to pack - at least a month. You may not always have a month, or you may have more time. Regardless of your moving timeline, creating a pre-move checklist and giving yourself plenty of time to pack without rushing. Your pre-move checklist, to make things easier, should help you pack from room to room, including the kitchen, outdoor patio area, garage, bedrooms, and other rooms in your home. Your list could save you a lot of time and stress.

After you’ve chosen your ideal living space among the comfy yet luxurious apartments on West Broad Street, start packing. Whether you have a week or a month, get started on your pre-move checklist immediately to ensure you pack as efficiently as you can during your move.