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Moving Tips

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BEGIN PACKING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Packing up your home will always be a more time-consuming job than you expect it to be, so begin as soon as possible. Start with the things you don't use very often, such as seasonal clothes or kitchen appliances and tackle lesser-used rooms first to get ahead. The longer you give yourself, the smoother the process will be.

DON'T TAKE CLUTTER WITH YOU

There's no time like moving house to help you reassess your belongings and embark on a thorough declutter. Leave packing too late, though, and it can be tempting to chuck everything into boxes and worry about it later. But having a big clear out first will save both time and money. Mark up three boxes with 'keep', 'throw' and 'donate' and sort your belongings accordingly. Be as ruthless as you can. You'll be grateful when you're not paying extra to fill up another van with boxes of stuff that you don't need. 

PHOTOGRAPH ROOM SETUPS

Before you start packing up your life belongings, take photographs of your existing room setups—especially if you're fond of a gallery wall layout, or how you've organized your shelves. Keeping the interior of your kids' rooms the same will also help them make the transition. While you may vaguely remember where things went, a quick snap will come in very handy later down the line.

CREATE AN INVENTORY

While it's essential that you or your professional movers know exactly where each box should go, it's also key that you know exactly where your belongings are. There's nothing worse than moving into a new home and spending weeks trying to find one item. Creating an inventory will help you to keep track of your belongings and will mean you'll know if anything is broken or lost during the moving process. 

THINK ABOUT BOX SIZES

Make sure you get a selection of different-sized boxes. Larger boxes should be used to pack bulky but lightweight items, such as bedding and lamp bases, while small boxes are ideal for heavier items like books and kitchenware. Remember, don't make your boxes too heavy and instead, pad them out with soft items so everything stays snug. 

INVEST IS SOFT PACKING SOLUTIONS

Cardboard boxes are the go-to buy when moving house but investing in softer packing solutions too can make the removals process a lot easier in the long run. Zippable holdalls, like these large IKEA bags, offer more flexible storage as opposed to unyielding boxes. A malleable alternative, they can be easily squeezed around your furniture in the moving van. Plus, while most of us will simply dispose of all those boxes once the move is over, these bags can be folded up neatly and stored for the next move.

PREP YOUR PACKING BOXES

Before you start packing breakable items such as glasses and crockery, always cushion boxes with a layer of packing paper and bubble wrap, suggests the experts at Pelican Movers. It's also a good idea to reinforce boxes by taping their bottoms thoroughly before you start filling them. You could even double up on boxes for particularly heavy and valuable items.

LABEL EVERYTHING

This common-sense suggestion is all too easily overlooked in the frenzy of the move. But when you're left facing a new home that's wall-to-wall with generic beige boxes, you'll be very pleased that you took the time to write the contents on each box. Use a clear marker pen and make the list along the sides of the box as it will be easier to see when they're stacked.

COLOR-CODE YOUR BOXES

Take it one step further by sticking colored stickers or pieces of colored tape on your boxes to identify which room they were in and should be moved into. Share your color-coding system with your movers and tape the correct color label to each room's door, so they know exactly where to place the boxes. This will save you having to heave them into the right room later. 

TAPE DRAWERS SHUT

Don't waste time unpacking chests of drawers only to repack them once you've moved—unless they are too heavy to carry when full, that is. Instead, fill any empty drawers and tape them shut or wrap the entire piece of furniture in plastic film. This will stop the drawers from falling open when in transit. It's also a good idea to tape wardrobes shut to keep the doors flat as you carry them downstairs during the move. 

PROTECT YOUR MATTRESSES

Setting up your bed should be one of the first things you do once you're in your new home, as you'll want nothing more than to sink into it after a long day on your feet—so don't arrive with a grubby mattress. If you don't have a mattress bag or large plastic sheet, cover it using a fitted sheet on either side instead. They'll be far easier to wash afterward than the mattress itself.

DON'T FORGET TO WRAP FURNITURE LEGS

One thing that's often overlooked in the moving mix is protecting the legs of armchairs, sofas or wardrobes. Simply use some old newspaper or bubble wrap if you have any spare and secure it with tape. This not only stops the legs from getting damaged, but it will also stop your new floors from being scratched when you or your movers push the furniture into place.

CLING FILM IS YOUR BEST FRIEND

Plastic wrap or cling film is an extremely useful tool. From cutlery to boxes of toys, simply wrap up your items and you won't need to worry about losing anything in route. Plus, the kids will easily be able to locate their favorite playthings without having to open endless boxes in search of them. Cling film is also ideal for large boxes, pieces of furniture and non-secure items—opt for compostable cling film products to lessen the impact on the environment. 

REMOVE LAMPSHADES

Remember to remove lampshades from tall floor lamps and put them in separate boxes, as they are easily dented and torn. Pack shades in a box with soft linen or clothes inside and around them to prevent them from being crushed or creased. The lamp base should be wrapped carefully too, making sure you either bubble wrap the bulb or remove it and place it with the lampshade. 

TAPE AN "X" ON LARGE MIRRORS AND GLASS FRAMES

As well as wrapping large, framed objects and mirrors in copious amounts of bubble wrap, a genius tip from several moving professionals is to tape an 'X' across the glass. This helps to stop them from shattering—and should they break, the tape will also keep the broken shards in place.

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