{"id":2010,"date":"2024-06-26T09:41:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/?p=2010"},"modified":"2024-10-28T20:15:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T20:15:33","slug":"how-to-pack-for-a-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack for a Move (Without Going Crazy)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#How_to_Pack_For_a_Move_Moving_and_Packing_Tips\" title=\"How to Pack For a Move: Moving and Packing Tips\">How to Pack For a Move: Moving and Packing Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#How_to_make_packing_for_a_move_easier_7_simple_tips\" title=\"How to make packing for a move easier: 7 simple tips\">How to make packing for a move easier: 7 simple tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#1_Pack_every_item_you_havent_used_in_the_past_year_and_sell_it\" title=\"#1: Pack every item you haven\u2019t used in the past year, and sell it\">#1: Pack every item you haven\u2019t used in the past year, and sell it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#2_Donate_everything_you_cant_sell\" title=\"#2: Donate everything you can\u2019t sell\">#2: Donate everything you can\u2019t sell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#3_Organize_all_of_your_belongings_into_specific_categories\" title=\"#3: Organize all of your belongings into specific categories\">#3: Organize all of your belongings into specific categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#4_As_youre_packing_label_your_boxes\" title=\"#4: As you\u2019re packing, label your boxes\">#4: As you\u2019re packing, label your boxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#5_Take_care_of_all_the_little_things\" title=\"#5: Take care of all the little things\">#5: Take care of all the little things<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#Kitchen_Packing_Tips\" title=\"Kitchen Packing Tips\">Kitchen Packing Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#Bathroom_Packing_Tips\" title=\"Bathroom Packing Tips\">Bathroom Packing Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#6_Book_movers-Bellhop_perhaps\" title=\"#6: Book movers\u2014Bellhop, perhaps?\">#6: Book movers\u2014Bellhop, perhaps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#7_Finish_up_well_in_advance\" title=\"#7: Finish up well in advance\">#7: Finish up well in advance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#What_to_prioritize_when_packing\" title=\"What to prioritize when packing\">What to prioritize when packing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#The_low-hanging_fruit\" title=\"The \u201clow-hanging fruit\u201d\">The \u201clow-hanging fruit\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#How_to_identify_easy_tasks\" title=\"How to identify &#8220;easy&#8221; tasks\">How to identify &#8220;easy&#8221; tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#Pack_like_a_pro\" title=\"Pack like a pro\">Pack like a pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#When_packing_boxes_for_your_move_never_risk_it\" title=\"When packing boxes for your move, never risk it\">When packing boxes for your move, never risk it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-for-a-move\/#You_have_all_of_the_tips_you_need_to_pack\" title=\"You have all of the tips you need to pack\">You have all of the tips you need to pack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Pack_For_a_Move_Moving_and_Packing_Tips\"><\/span>How to Pack For a Move: Moving and Packing Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019re wondering how to pack for a move\u2013without going crazy. We don\u2019t blame you. Packing for a move\u2014going through all the items you own, packing all those boxes and labeling them, packing every room of your house\u2014can be intimidating.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing for a weekend away can feel stressful, and packing for a long vacation can be overwhelming. Packing up everything you own and moving it to a new house? That\u2019s a move that can be downright panic-attack-inducing. <a href=\"\/blog\/moving-stress\/\">Moving stress<\/a> is a real thing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, do us a favor: take four deep breaths, and try to relax. Whether it\u2019s your first or 20th move, you can use our tips and checklist below to make packing for your move and getting settled into your new home as simple and stress-free as possible.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Because we&#8217;re movers, we have a LOT of packing guides. Check out our various packing guides below:<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-your-closet-for-a-move-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">How to Pack Your Closet<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-in-a-hurry\/\">12 packing hacks to get you packed in three days or less<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-chairs-for-moving\/\">How to pack chairs for a move<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-5-tips-how-to-pack-liquor-and-wine-bottles-for-moving\/\">How to pack liquor and wine bottles<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/8-things-that-are-cheaper-to-replace-than-to-pack-for-a-big-move\/\">8 things that are cheaper to replace than to pack<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-china-for-moving\/\">How to pack fine china for moving<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-silverware-for-moving\/\">How to pack silverware for moving<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-dishes-for-a-long-distance-move\/\">How to pack dishes for a move<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-pots-and-pans-for-a-long-distance-move\/\">How to pack pots &amp; pans for a long-distance move<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-pack-wine-glasses\/\">How to pack wine glasses<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-a-tv-for-moving\/\">How to pack a TV for moving<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-pack-food-for-moving\/\">How to pack food for moving<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-and-how-to-pack-for-your-first-college-dorm\/\">What and how to pack your first college dorm<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10624 size-large lazyload\" title=\"How to Pack for a Move (Without Going Crazy) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"How to Pack for a Move (Without Going Crazy) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/movingdog-1024x680.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/movingdog-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/movingdog-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/movingdog-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/movingdog.jpeg 1474w\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_packing_for_a_move_easier_7_simple_tips\"><\/span><b>How to make packing for a move easier: 7 simple tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we are going to show you how to make packing and moving happen without a hitch. We have broken the packing process down into seven easy-to-follow tips.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please keep in mind that while we recommend this process, there is no \u201cperfect\u201d way to pack. So, do what is most comfortable for you while packing. These are just the steps we have found that made the packing and moving process the simplest for our 100,000+ customers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pack_every_item_you_havent_used_in_the_past_year_and_sell_it\"><\/span><b>#1: Pack every item you haven\u2019t used in the past year, and sell it<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most people, parting with belongings is the hardest part of the moving process. But, if you haven\u2019t worn a pair of shoes in the past 365 days, are you ever going to wear them? Not likely. Pack those babies up, and sell them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A big move is a perfect opportunity to get rid of those things you never use while putting some extra cash in your pocket. Try <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/sell-on-craigslist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selling items on Craigslist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or LetGo. You can also pack it all up in boxes, and drop it off at your local thrift store.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Donate_everything_you_cant_sell\"><\/span><b>#2: Donate everything you can\u2019t sell<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you choose to let go of your old belongings, you are not only making it easier for yourself, but you are also making it easier for someone else. If you don\u2019t want to sell the things you don\u2019t use anymore, why not just give them away to someone who is less fortunate? This is a simple way to help others.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Organize_all_of_your_belongings_into_specific_categories\"><\/span><b>#3: Organize all of your belongings into specific categories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a relatively simple step. Pack kitchen supplies with kitchen supplies. Pack cleaning supplies with cleaning supplies. Pack books with books. So on and so forth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start mixing and matching your belongings, you\u2019re going to run into some trouble after moving. While throwing everything you own into a box may be easier, it makes it more difficult to unpack. Your future self will thank your past self if you take the time to pack thoughtfully.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_As_youre_packing_label_your_boxes\"><\/span><b>#4: As you\u2019re packing, label your boxes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in a fat Sharpie, and label each and every box you pack. It might be tempting to leave this step out, but we promise that it\u2019s worth your time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are moving into your new home, this will make it easier for your movers to take your boxes to exactly where they need to be. And one more tip? Label the boxes <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you pack them. Don\u2019t wait until the end!<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-397625442\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in a more bespoke experience, our partner <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stachd.com\/bellhop\" rel=\"sponsored\">Stachd<\/a> offers QR code labels that enable you to easily categorize and inventory your box contents.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Take_care_of_all_the_little_things\"><\/span><b>#5: Take care of all the little things<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several little things that people overlook when in the midst of packing for a big move.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kitchen_Packing_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Kitchen Packing Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t purchase groceries during the week or so leading up to the big move. If so, you\u2019ll throw away a lot of food that won\u2019t survive the trip. Also, remember to defrost your fridge a few days before moving out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bathroom_Packing_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Bathroom Packing Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to pack all of your toiletries in Ziplocs or bags. You don\u2019t want to unpack your boxes only to find a gooey shampoo explosion.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Book_movers-Bellhop_perhaps\"><\/span><b>#6: Book movers\u2014Bellhop, perhaps?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend you hire a professional moving company, whether or not that is us. While your cousin\u2019s friend\u2019s brother\u2019s truck is great, there is an art to moving your belongings from point A to point B in one solid piece.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be a little cheaper at first to pack and move on your own, but in the long run, it could cost you more money than you might realize. How many pickup trucks will it take you to move? How many gallons of gas is that? Do you actually enjoy being one of the movers?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line, really, though, is that packing is enough work already. You want to be able to relax on moving day. Work with professional movers, and you won\u2019t regret it. Bellhop offers <a href=\"\/moving-services\/packing-services\/\">packing services<\/a> along with local and long-distance moves, to make your life easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Finish_up_well_in_advance\"><\/span><b>#7: Finish up well in advance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier, we discussed how we as humans tend to be horrible procrastinators. We push off what we don\u2019t want to do until the very last second. Most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stems from individuals not being prepared for a move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend you start packing at least three weeks prior to your move. Just force yourself to pack for 30 minutes per night. That way, you can slowly chip away at the workload.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10630 size-large lazyload\" title=\"How to Pack for a Move (Without Going Crazy) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"How to Pack for a Move (Without Going Crazy) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/packingboxes-1024x683.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/packingboxes-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/packingboxes-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/packingboxes-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/packingboxes.jpeg 1470w\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_prioritize_when_packing\"><\/span><b>What to prioritize when packing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you might be saying, \u201cThat\u2019s great. You gave me a nice, seven-step checklist. Some nice tips even. But what do I tackle first? I have a whole home full of stuff here!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And believe us, we get it. (We are in the moving business, after all.) Standing there, looking around at your books, your TV, your clothes, your pots, your pans, and all of the other items in your home\u2014it\u2019s overwhelming. So, when you\u2019re packing your life into boxes to move, here\u2019s where to start:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_low-hanging_fruit\"><\/span><b>The \u201clow-hanging fruit\u201d<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The low-hanging fruit principle states that, essentially, when you have a long, complicated task in front of you (like packing up everything you own), start with the easy, straightforward things first. This is a simple way to avoid getting overwhelmed. Basically, pack the easiest boxes before you do anything else.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_identify_easy_tasks\"><\/span><b>How to identify &#8220;easy&#8221; tasks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, make a list of each room in your home. Think about packing your house room by room. If you think about packing everything in the whole home at once, we guarantee you\u2019ll get stressed out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, think about each room, and break down packing the items in each room into smaller categories. For example, the categories in your living room might include the following: books, entertainment equipment and accessories, decorations, and furniture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have your list of rooms and the categories of items in each room, find the smallest, simplest category. Begin there.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re working on this task, it might be tempting to try to work on other tasks at the same time, or maybe you\u2019ll get stressed out and start thinking about all the other packing you have to do.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that\u2019s the case, we have a motto for your move: \u201ctask at hand.\u201d Repeat it to yourself over and over. You can only pack your whole home by packing one thing at a time, and you\u2019ll pack each thing a lot faster if you focus all your energy on it. One thing at a time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pack_like_a_pro\"><\/span><b>Pack like a pro<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wanted to dedicate an entire section to packing moving boxes because it\u2019s important for a stress-free day. The first piece of advice we will give when it comes to organizing moving boxes is this: pack heavy belongings in smaller boxes (ideally boxes that have handles).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is much easier to pick up a small, 50-pound box than a large one. Large boxes tend to be awkward to carry and difficult to arrange in a moving truck.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_packing_boxes_for_your_move_never_risk_it\"><\/span><b>When packing boxes for your move, never risk it<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to pack a valuable item that you are worried about damaging, don\u2019t give it a second thought. Protect it. Put bubble wrap, blankets, or packing paper around it to protect it from the hustle and bustle. And, a quick side note: pack your dishes vertically. It reduces the risk of them breaking.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, don\u2019t try to overstuff moving boxes. Cramming and overloading boxes with belongings can lead to damaged items and increase the risk of the box ripping. That would be bad news. So, remember that 25 items packed into a box are much easier for movers to move than 25 items scrambled all over the grass.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_have_all_of_the_tips_you_need_to_pack\"><\/span><b>You have all of the tips you need to pack<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awesome. Now you should have a good idea of how to pack for a move. You\u2019ll be ready for the big day before you know it! If you\u2019re still feeling like you need some packing or move day guidance, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/the-moving-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving checklist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It covers every single thing to do before you move.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are going to leave you with one final piece of advice that we mentioned once earlier: start packing two, three, or even four weeks in advance. We can\u2019t stress enough how important it is to begin to pack earlier rather than later. The most stressful part of a move is scrambling around at the last minute to take care of everything that needs to get done.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as you have your boxes packed and ready, the toughest part of your move is over. 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