Preparing To Move: Essential Moving Supplies and Tips

When you know you have to move, it’s never too early to get started with your preparations. One of the first things you are going to have to do is to get all of your moving boxes and other moving supplies organized so you can start with packing away your items as early as possible. While you may not want to pack up your clothes and kitchen items much in advance, there are several items that you may not need in the near future and packing those away in moving boxes as early as you can will help ease the last minute confusion that inevitable accompanies any move.

Start with sorting out your belongings so you can determine what goes with you, what is destined for the trash heap and what you don’t need but is in good enough condition to be given away. Once you have a better idea of the amount of stuff you are taking with you, you will have a fair estimate of the amount of moving boxes and moving supplies that you will need.

One mistake many people make when moving is to use regular boxes. The problem with this is that these boxes are not strong enough and the odds are high that these boxes could tear or break either while loading or unloading and could damage your items. Many times, household items, especially those with sentimental value, are irreplaceable and using moving boxes that are not reinforced is not worth the risk. Moving boxes are available in several sizes and are specially constructed to weather the wear and tear of moving without breaking or tearing. These boxes often have handles or cut-outs on either side so they can be easily lifted by two people, thus making them easier to carry when packed with heavy items. Make an approximate estimate of the number of boxes you will need for your items.

In addition to moving boxes you will also have to get some other moving supplies such as bubble wrap as well as stretch wrap, packing tape, tape dispenser, straps, packing paper and name tags. While clothes, toys and other unbreakable items can be placed inside moving boxes as is; fragile items will require special moving supplies. For example when you are moving your glassware and your curios, you will need to wrap each item with bubble wrap and place it carefully into moving boxes. Then, to prevent the items from moving around inside the box and to provide additional protection, crumple some packing paper and place it firmly in between the items. Keep in mind, it is always best to use smaller boxes for fragile items so they can be easily carried without dropping.

With so much to do before you move, you will be relieved to know that at least it is not too difficult to find moving supplies. The best place to source all of your moving boxes and moving supplies is undoubtedly the internet. Just check out the various websites and you are sure to find one that will have everything that you need.