We all know moving can be stressful. Â Whether you are moving across the Denver Metro or moving across the street here are some packing tips to make it a little less chaotic.
1. Â Plan and organize. Â Set up a calendar based on how far out your move is. Â If you are starting early and have 6 months to pack your calendar will look far different than if you are planning to move next week. Â The key is to work on something moving related and to pack something everyday.
2. Â Have plenty of packing materials on hand before you start. Â A good assortment of different sized boxes, packing tape, packing paper, and a marker are essentials to have before starting to pack. Â Some people use different colored tape for different rooms so it is easier for the movers to get the boxes to the right place in your new home. Â If you choose this method make sure you stay consistent.
3. Â Do not get caught up in the “pick and choose” method of packing. Â So many times I see people who have started packing in one room taken something to another room and then started packing there, forgetting about the first room all together. Â Pick a spot and pack it until it is packed. Â If you find something that belongs somewhere else, set it aside until you are finished packing the area you started on. Â This will help keep you organized and give you a sense of accomplishment when at least one area is done.
4. Â Don’t worry if you get down to a week before you are moving and you aren’t ready. Â Just shift from “looking through” everything to just getting into a box. Â It is always easier to make those tough decisions about keeping an item or giving it away when you are trying to find a new place to put it in your new home.
5. Â Call your mover if you get in a bind and can not get it all done. Â If you give your mover at least a 36 hour notice they can usually schedule a packer to help you consolidate the last minute stuff on the day before your scheduled move. Â Remember a house that is packed takes a lot less time to move than one that isn’t.