If there is one thing that house movers in Atlanta, Ga. know how to do really well, it is pack valuables well for a move. Whether it is their client’s china set, or their antique furniture, moving companies in Atlanta do a great job at protecting their client’s valuable items which are in their trusted care.
An Atlanta moving company representative, who I spoke with recently, gives these seven tips for packing up your home and moving your items safely from one place to another:
Tip #1 – Gather Up All Packing Supplies Before Your Start Packing – One of the best things you can do for yourself is to gather up all of the boxes, packing materials, tape and markers you will need before you ever put a single thing in a box. This will help you to box things, tape up the box, and mark it, all in one place without having to look around the house for what you need. This will save you both time and frustration. Most moving companies in Atlanta offer boxes for sale if you cannot find them elsewhere.
Tip #2 – Pack Light – Your packed boxes should be as light as possible, and never over about 50 pounds. When you have to carry them around in your new home, you will be happy you kept them on the light side.
Tip #3 – Heavy on The Bottom – Pack your heaviest items on the bottom of the boxes. This helps for stability and to keep your items from being smashed in the moving process as well. Atlanta movers suggest that you pack heavy on the bottom but remember to fill your boxes completely.
Tip #4 – Use Your Other Items as Packing Material – Utilize any fabric items, such as towels and clothing, to wrap up fragile items in for moving. Always take advantage of items when can do double-duty for you.
Tip #5 – Use up the Empty Space You Have – One of the best moving tips is to pack items into spaces which are otherwise going to be moved empty. This includes areas like your refrigerator, your washer and dryer, and empty places in boxes which have hit their weight limit. Try to take advantage of these areas to pack light but bulky items in for moving. The same holds true for your dresser drawers – keep your clothing in them while you move them. All Atlanta moving companies will use blanket wraps around your furniture and it doesn’t matter to them if the drawers are full or empty.
Tip #6 – Tape Parts Together for Furniture – If you have disassembled furniture for your move, you will want to bag-up and tape any screws, bolts, nuts, etc… to the piece, so you can easily reassemble it once you have moved.
Tip #7 - Pack one or two boxes which will be the first unpacked at your new home and clearly mark them. In these boxes keep your coffee maker, coffee grounds, snacks, a change of clothing, toiletries, pet foods, medications, and anything else you will want when you first arrive in your new home. Either take this box with you in your vehicle, or send it in the very back of the truck to be unloaded first.
With these seven packing tips, your move should be much less stressful and you will find it much easier to unpack your items in your new home.
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