Are you relocating to new cities too often for your job? Are you tired of packing and unpacking your belongings every few years? Do you dread transporting your household items safely?
No matter how close or far your move is, there is always stress and tension while moving precious belongings.
So, here is a low-down on everything you need to plan for, from cartons and down to a truck bed liner. Keep these considerations in mind while transporting your belongings from one city to another.
Make Your Checklist
Start by making a checklist of all items you would need during the move, from cartons to truck bed liners, extra cleaning gear, and scissors. Planning in advance will help you keep calm and organize your belongings in a phased manner.
TIP: Remember not to pack all your cleaning gear and keep some as you would have to clean the place before leaving.
Pack Smartly
It is vital to not only pack everything but to pack smartly too.
- Use suitable material to pack the right items. You can use cling wrap for edibles, bubble wrap for ceramics, and foam for glass objects.
- Remember to keep a note of the contents of every carton before you seal it.
TIP: Paste the list of contents on top of the carton itself. This makes it easy to search for and identify specific things in the new place while you are still settling in.
- It is not mandatory to only use big cartons and stuff everything in them. Plan your cartons according to the various categories of items you would be packing.
- Do not mix different types of items in the same carton to avoid confusion.
- Start packing non-essential or non-daily items early first. Keep everyday essentials and edibles for last.
- Pack heavier items in the bottom of boxes and lighter items on top.
- Do not leave empty space inside the boxes. This can lead to items shifting in transit and a higher risk of breakage. Fill in gaps with towels or clothes.
Prep Your Truck
While you worry about your cartons, it is also essential to keep in mind protecting your truck and its surface. Your vehicle and its surface are going to bear the brunt and load of all your belongings, and as such, scratches, dings, and dents are completely possible. Hence one should be mindful about prepping the truck too. And truck bed liners are an effective solution to ensure a layer of protection between the items being hauled and the surface.
TIP.1: Bed liners ensure that the truck looks aesthetic as well. There are two options for a truck bed liner depending on your preferences: spray-on or drop-in.
TIP.2: While loading the truck, ensure heavy boxes are loaded first towards the front of the truck to ensure optimum balance.
Consider Getting a Loading Ramp
Lifting heavy boxes into the truck can be very difficult, tricky, and time-consuming. So, consider getting a truck with a loading ramp to reduce the hassle and help your muscles relax.
Account for Weather Changes in Transit
Keep in mind the weather conditions of your origin and destination locations. And if you are transiting to a place experiencing snow or rain, make sure you have enough tarpaulin sheets.
Almost 27.1 million Americans happen to move in a year. And most people move at least once in their life. So, with so many belongings and possibilities, there cannot be a one-size-fits-all guide. One should consider their specific needs or concerns and try to address them best.
Personal belongings and household items tend to have special emotional sentiments attached to them. Hence people are extra cautious while moving from one destination to another. Hence it is crucial to plan well and in advance to ensure minimum damage, time efficiency, and a hassle-free experience.
