Packing up your
stuff in preparation for your residential move can take most of your time and
energy. After all, when moving and transitioning to a new house, you are not
only moving yourself and your household members to a new environment, but you
are also moving in with your things such as your furniture and furnishings,
kitchen and other home appliances, and your precious possessions. How do you
pack these different things as safe and secure as possible so it won't get
damaged along the way? What packing materials should you prepare? Here are some
practical tips from removalists Townsville that you can apply as you pack and
go along.
Kitchen and other home appliances
Kitchen and home
appliances are very valuable and practical investments in any household
regardless of size. Whether you are leaving your rented apartment or your old house,
you need to take your kitchen and home appliances with you so you do not need
to purchase a new one. Unless there are appliances that are too old and needs
replacement, you can leave these appliances behind and purchase a new one, thus
saving you from packing them and hauling them inside the moving truck. As much
as possible, if you know that you are moving houses eventually, keep the
original boxes of your kitchen and home appliances in storage so you do not
have to buy a new box for its safe keeping during the move. For instance, when
moving your refrigerator, you need to make sure that you will be packing and
moving it with the right cushioning as much as possible. Make sure that your
refrigerator is clean and have been defrosted prior to your packing. Fasten the
doors of the refrigerator and the freezer with a rope or a cord and strap on
some cushions on the corners. Have the refrigerator, or any bulky home
appliance that you have such as your stove, your washing machine or your
dishwasher, hauled inside the moving truck by your hired removals Townsville
company, and make sure that they use the right lifting equipment so it won't
get bumps or dents once these are being wheeled in.
Precious possessions
The best way to
pack your precious possessions such as your family heirlooms like jewelleries
and valuable stones, and important documents such as certificates and bank
notes is by keeping it close to you when you move houses. Since these won't be
taking up so much space to begin with, put them inside a small bag that you can
bring with you along with your personal items as you travel to your new
address. By keeping close watch of these things, you won't have to worry about
these items being stolen or misplaced during your move. While there are
removalists Townsville that offer insured moving services, it is best that you
keep your precious possessions at bay for your peace of mind.
Furniture and
furnishings
Have enough
ropes, cords, plastic, plastic cling wraps, cut out cushions from old
mattresses plus wires and scissors to properly pack your furniture and
furnishings from your living room. Especially when moving couches, it will be
impossible to put it inside a box. Cover it in plastic and secure the plastic
in place with ropes and cords. For your small furnishings in the living room
such as your picture frames, figurines and lamps, put them inside boxes with
newspapers that will act as a buffer to the bumpy ride ahead. For tables that
you set up yourself, dismantle them and put the parts in boxes so you save
truck space for other things that you also need to move in. Most removals
Townsville companies can provide the packing materials you need for your
things. If not, you can purchase these at a low price by visiting your local
grocery outlet.