Making the big move to an entirely new city can be super exciting and also quite nerve-racking. After looking for days and countless visits, you finally found your new dream home, but now you are left with the incredibly daunting task of packing all your belongings up on time. You cannot just throw everything in a moving truck and hope for the best.

There are some fundamental rules to follow for the big move to go as smoothly as possible. The main goal is to give yourself sufficient time to do things right and to have a game plan on how you will pack your items. The team of experts at Titan Movers has gathered some moving tips to help you avoid any stress for your next move. 

Declutter Before You Start Packing

Moving to a new house means you are providing yourself and your family with a fresh start. A clean home filled with all the necessities is better than having to bring a mass of belongings that you probably did not need in the first place. Take the time to thoroughly declutter your home of any old belongings and furniture that need to go. 

Check around your house to see if you have some old moving boxes and bags available to wrap up the stuff you are getting rid of so it can be quickly pulled out and sent to a thrift store, recycling centre, or a garbage removal agency.

Pack for 1 Hour Every Day

The moment you know your moving date, begin packing your belongings. Just take an hour a day to avoid putting excess pressure on yourself and feeling overwhelmed. Closing a few boxes more often can help spread the task over a longer time.

Packing a bit at a time will help you escape the frantic last-minute packing frenzy, reducing the chance of things being damaged or incorrectly organized and labelled. This will also help ensure you feel less stressed!

Don't Overpack a Moving Box

One of the most highly recommended packing tips for moving is to make your load lighter and less of a danger to your physical well-being. You would not want to put any strain on your back muscles or arms by forcing yourself to carry an overpacked moving box. An overpacked box can also fall apart, thus rendering all your work useless. 

By overstuffing your moving boxes to the point where they are bursting at the seams, they'll lose their original shape and become much more challenging to manage. Overstuffing can result in deformed cardboard boxes, leading to various moving day mishaps.

Make sure you secure your boxes and double tape them for extra assurance. Fill small containers with heavier items like books or electronics. Large moving boxes should be filled with lighter items like pillows, plush toys, bedding, and clothes.

Use Different Coloured Labels for Each Room

Avoid the trouble of having to open dozens of boxes to realize which one belongs in which room. You are better off with a clear organization method of using coloured labels for each room in your new home. You can also make things easier for the professional movers you hire by placing a coloured sticker on each room door, indicating where each box belongs in the house.

Contact Titan Movers Today

Do you foresee a big move in your future? Are you in need of a moving company to help with the difficult task? Trust your belongings and your move to the team of experts at Titan Movers. Give us a call at 519-831-5438 or get an online quote today.