A do it yourself packing can sound like a good idea, but you have to mentally prepare yourself for all the mess that is to come ahead. Once you start, the only way out is by packing everything up and moving, so make sure you want to do this, rather than going for professional house movers.
Now that you have thought about it, and are positive that you want to do this here are some of our tips that will help you out:
Make a list
We hope you are a fan of list-making because we would suggest you to make different ones.
The first list you should make is of the things you want to sell and the items you want to keep.
Another list would consist of what you are holding a rental storage unit (if you are going for that), and what things you are taking.
Once you are done packing and labeling everything, you can produce another list of labels and the things you put in the box with that label.
Packing supplies
Make sure you are stacked up on your packing supplies. You will need things like boxes of various sizes, foam peanuts, bubble wrap, tape, rope, newspapers, markers, and tools to disassemble furniture.
Disassemble furniture
It is easy to pack up your clothes, and smaller items, but it is furniture titans like bedroom sets and cupboards that are the trickiest to work with.
We suggest you call up your friend to help minimize your stress and get the job done quicker.
Clean your things
If you don’t want your new beautiful home to fill up with a distinctive mildew stink, then we suggest you clean your belongings before putting them in the box.
Invest in some disinfectant wipes, handheld vacuums, and an all-purpose spray. It would be in good sense to clean the box as well.
