10 Must-Do Packing Tips For Moving To Your New Westchase Home

10 Must-Do Packing Tips For Moving To Your New Westchase Home

You have finally found your dream home and you are very excited to move your stuff in but you haven’t even started packing yet! Don’t let the task of packing weigh you down and rob you from the excitement of having your new home. Packing correctly is very important especially if you have fragile things to move. This will also make unpacking faster and easier once you have all the boxes moved to your home. If you are still looking for Westchase area homes for sale, you can start doing this while anticipating finding your perfect home.

Packing may be a trip down memory lane so before you start, remember that this is not the best time to reminisce while going through memorable stuff. Focus and finish the task and you can go back to reminiscing when you have moved into your new home. If you are not the type of person who will trust movers to do the packing and unpacking of your things, then you need these must-do tips on packing.

1. Write a packing plan and have a checklist. This will definitely save you time and keep you focused on packing. Write down the things you will need such as boxes, packing paper, tape, markers etc. You won’t have to worry about trying to remember if you’ve packed certain things if you have a checklist.

2. Organize and sort. Packing is an opportunity to organize and sort things that you would like to throw away, donate or sell. Make “donate” or “sell” boxes and place them in a different area away from the boxes you will bring to your new home. Shred all paper documents that you no longer need before throwing them away. Pantry items that are expired should be thrown away.

3. Designate packing areas in your house. Assign areas for boxes to be filled up, packed boxes and the giveaway boxes. Choose areas where you can easily move around while packing and sorting.

4. Wear a tool belt and place all your packing supplies inside so they are always within your reach. These things can get easily lost in the pile of stuff you are packing.   It will take more time and energy if you have to go looking for them.

5. Instead of using old newspapers to wrap your things, use packing paper because it will not leave black marks and it cushions fragile items better. You can protect pillows, clothing or other textiles from dirt by placing them inside clear garbage bags before stuffing them inside the boxes. All liquid toiletries should be inside sealable plastic bags.

6. For boxes, use double-ply cardboard ones instead of unstable moving boxes. Sturdier boxes will keep your things protected throughout the moving process.

7. It will be easier to make labels using the computer instead of handwriting each one. Make numbered and colored labels for the boxes for each room.  This should match your checklist so it will be easier for you to find what you are looking for. Label boxes on all four sides and draw a “this side up arrow” on all sides too. This will help you locate the right box you need even if they are stacked on top of each other. For boxes with fragile things, use bright colored markers or stickers. Label all plugs, cords and cables so that it will be easier for you to set up your electronic items.

8. Remember to wrap small items with brightly colored paper so that they will stand out in a pile and won’t get accidentally thrown away. Use frame boxes for frames with glass to protect the edges and make an X using masking tape across the glass to hold the glass together if it gets broken while being moved to your Westchase home.

9. To keep the boxes from being dented or crushed, fill up boxes completely by using packing material to fill corners and empty spaces. To protect your things from getting sliced when opened, place a layer of packing material on top.

10. You won’t be able to unpack in a single day so you need to have easy access to clothes and other daily essentials as if you’re on a vacation. You and your family should each have a piece of luggage where you have all this ready until you have finished unpacking in your new home. 

You might find your new home sooner than you think! I am very willing to help you. For more inquiries on Westchase area homes for sale, call me, Mary G. Diaz at 813-245-9677.