{"id":19084,"date":"2019-08-12T21:07:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T21:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chesmar.com\/?page_id=19084"},"modified":"2025-09-04T18:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T18:16:22","slug":"how-to-pack-move-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chesmar.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/12\/how-to-pack-move-the-right-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack for a Move the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When it comes to moving to a new home, one of the most stressful and time-consuming tasks is packing up your belongings. It may seem overwhelming, if not downright impossible at first. The good news is that it doesn\u2019t have to be. There are many simple ways to make packing for a move a pleasant experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have the Right Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you start packing, you\u2019re going to need a few supplies. You can purchase boxes from a moving company or home improvement store, but you can also get them for free from grocery stores and other retailers. Make sure you have padding and blankets to keep your belongings safe and protected, as well as tape to seal your boxes so nothing falls out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donate\/Sell Unwanted Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The more stuff you have, the more you\u2019ll have to pack up. Moving offers a great opportunity to scale down on your belongings and get rid of items you no longer need or want. You can sell these items for extra cash or donate them to a local charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack Room by Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Focus on packing one room at a time so items don\u2019t get mixed up and don\u2019t move onto another room before you finish packing the first one. This will make it easier to see how much progress you\u2019ve made and give you an idea of how much packing you have left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Label Boxes Clearly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to label your boxes clearly by writing a general description of the contents and the room name on top of and on the side of each box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an Inventory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you pack, create an inventory of your belongings. Assign each box a number and label it, then record what\u2019s in each box with its corresponding number. Check off each number once the boxes are loaded, and again when they\u2019re unloaded at your new home. Making an inventory of your items will help you identify anything that may have been lost in transit, allowing you to file a claim with your moving company (if you hire professional movers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know What You Can\u2019t Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many common household items can\u2019t be packed and shipped because they\u2019re hazardous. This includes household cleaners, insecticides and weed killers, and items that could ignite or combust, such as alcohol, propane tanks, and batteries. It\u2019s extremely important that you adhere to these rules or you could be faced with hefty fines from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hire Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hiring a moving company may cost you money, but it can be well worth it, especially if you\u2019re facing a tight deadline. One of the benefits of hiring a professional moving company is that they can do the job quickly and more efficiently. If you need to move a piano, safe, or valuable art that requires special handling and care, consider hiring movers who have experience working with these items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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