Wrap your breakables (dishes, glasses, etc.) in clothing to save on bubble wrap.
Two birds, one stone: You’re packing your clothes and kitchenware at the same time.
Label Your Moving Boxes in Detail on Several Sides.
Details make all the difference, especially if you’re keeping things in storage for a while. No matter how annoying or unnecessary it seems at the time, I always make sure to be highly detailed when labeling my moving boxes.
List everything inside, particularly items you know you’ll want to unpack ASAP. This makes it easier when it comes time to unpack — you’ll know exactly where to find things just by looking at the box. On that note, be sure to write down the contents on the top and at least two different sides of the box, so you can easily see what’s in the box — even if it’s stacked or lost in a pile of moving boxes.
Security Tip: If you’re using full-service movers, it’s best not to label valuables inside boxes explicitly. Instead, I like to use codes, like “J.B.” for my jewelry box or “snaps” for my camera equipment, which still help me — and only me — identify what’s in the box.
Use Hangers to Fill Space and Make Sturdier Boxes.
Hangers are not usually covered in traditional packing and moving tips because they’re just one of those things that you don’t think much about until it’s time to pack them. They just seem to take up so much space, but at the same time, you don’t want to leave them behind because you’ll need them as soon as you unpack your clothes. My solution? After you’re done packing clothes for a move, grab the leftover hangers and use them to help give extra support to your boxes.
No matter how well I think I’m packing, inevitably, there are always a few boxes (or a lot of boxes) with a bit of space to spare at the top. Leaving extra space in your box will leave the box less structurally sound and more likely to collapse if other moving boxes are placed on top. This is where the hangers come in: Toss a few on top, and you’ll help add some solid support. Trust me, this is the best way to pack hangers