Packing Tips

Need a hand getting started with your move? Pack like a pro with this essential list of moving tips and packing tricks.

• Trim down your belongings—donate or hold a yard sale
• Take a digital inventory with photographs and word documents cataloging everything
• Pack room by room so you don't forget anything important
• Box up non-essential items first, like books and seasonal clothing
• Choose the exact right size of moving boxes for a perfect fit that prevents any shifting
• Bundle identical breakable items like cups and plates to prevent any damages during the move
• Stuff up empty space in your boxes to prevent shifting
• Keep each box weight under 30lbs to make lifting easier
• Important items should stay with you and get packed last
• Use colored tape for boxes to mark specific rooms or contents
• Label all moving boxes